Fully remodeled gem in Downtown Dover. Beautifully updated and move in ready. Affordable for a starter home or a great investment to be used as a rental property for students at the nearby college. Updates include new flooring, HVAC, hot water heater, electrical panel, windows, roof, siding. kitchen countertop, cabinets and appliances. Two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a very large backyard and a bonus attic/loft area that is fully finished. Book your showing today!
Sold for $196,700
$196,700
18 S Governors Ave, Dover, DE 19904
2beds
1,405sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
5,314 Square Feet Lot
$202,800 Zestimate®
$140/sqft
$1,780 Estimated rent
Home value
$202,800
$189,000 - $219,000
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Remodeled gemNew flooringHot water heaterElectrical panelKitchen countertopVery large backyard
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
David Walmsley Jr. 302-584-5299,
RE/MAX Point Realty
Bought with:
Dorothy Burton, RS-0017590
Samson Properties of DE, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DEKT2037350
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Dry Wall
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,405
- Total interior livable area: 1,405 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,405
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Doors - Swing In
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,314 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29.54 x 151.50
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: ED0507705032800000
- Zoning: RG1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Dover
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $140/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $182,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,042
- Date on market: 5/17/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/27/2025 | Sold | $196,700+3.6%$140/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DEKT2037350 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2025 | Pending sale | $189,900$135/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2037350 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $189,900+72.6%$135/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2037350 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2022 | Listing removed | $110,000$78/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2015200 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2022 | Listed for sale | $110,000+165.1%$78/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2015200 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2019 | Sold | $41,500-30.7%$30/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2018 | Listing removed | $59,900$43/sqft |
Source: KW Realty Central-Delaware #1000365027 Report a problem | ||
| 8/4/2016 | Price change | $59,900-7.7%$43/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams - Central Delaware #6825376 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2016 | Listed for sale | $64,900$46/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware #6825376 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,070 +3.5% | $182,100 |
| 2024 | $1,034 +92.9% | $182,100 +900.5% |
| 2023 | $536 +3.4% | $18,200 |
| 2022 | $518 +5.6% | $18,200 +1.7% |
| 2021 | $491 +3.5% | $17,900 |
| 2020 | $474 +5.8% | $17,900 |
| 2019 | $448 +9.6% | $17,900 |
| 2018 | $409 | $17,900 |
| 2017 | $409 +1.3% | $17,900 |
| 2016 | $404 | $17,900 |
| 2015 | -- | $17,900 |
| 2014 | -- | $17,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $17,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $17,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $17,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $17,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $17,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $17,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $17,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $17,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $17,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $17,900 |
| 2000 | $225 | $17,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19904
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Booker T. Washington Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.6 mi
- NACentral Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- NADover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Capital
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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