A 3 bed 2 bath home close to Delaware State University and downtown. 3 bedrooms upstairs share a full bath and separate HVAC. Downstairs has a full bath in a separate laundry room off the kitchen. Living room, dining room and sun room round off the first floor. Updated gas forced air system is located in the basement. Alley access to the home in the rear.
Sold for $180,000
$180,000
228 N Governors Ave, Dover, DE 19904
3beds
1,956sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$247,100 Zestimate®
$92/sqft
$2,101 Estimated rent
Home value
$247,100
$222,000 - $272,000
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Separate hvacDining roomSun room
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Listed by:
Hal Blades 302-670-2218,
Iron Valley Real Estate at The Beach
Bought with:
Masood Sadiq, RS-0024089
Real Broker, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DEKT2030390
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Plaster Walls, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Windows: Replacement
- Basement: Partial,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,956
- Total interior livable area: 1,956 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,956
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23.00 x 144.00
- Features: Level, Middle Of Block
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: ED0507608027100000
- Zoning: RG1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, 200+ Amp Service
- 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: $92/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $161,700
- Annual tax amount: $926
- Date on market: 10/6/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Appliances As Shown
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2025 | Sold | $180,000-10.4%$92/sqft |
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| 7/15/2025 | Pending sale | $201,000$103/sqft |
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| 6/28/2025 | Price change | $201,000-1.5%$103/sqft |
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| 3/25/2025 | Price change | $204,000-1.9%$104/sqft |
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| 1/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $208,000$106/sqft |
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| 12/15/2024 | Listing removed | $208,000$106/sqft |
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| 11/10/2024 | Price change | $208,000-5.5%$106/sqft |
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| 10/6/2024 | Listed for sale | $220,000+83.5%$112/sqft |
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| 1/21/2019 | Listing removed | $1,000$1/sqft |
Source: Diamond State Homes LLC Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,000$1/sqft |
Source: Diamond State Homes LLC Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2012 | Listing removed | $119,900$61/sqft |
Source: L3D LLC #6058104 Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2012 | Price change | $119,900-3.3%$61/sqft |
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| 5/23/2012 | Listed for sale | $124,000+37.8%$63/sqft |
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| 11/21/2008 | Sold | $90,000-26.5%$46/sqft |
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| 7/21/2008 | Listing removed | $122,500$63/sqft |
Source: NCI #5387408 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2008 | Listed for sale | $122,500$63/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $950 +3.5% | $161,700 |
| 2024 | $918 +12.2% | $161,700 +481.7% |
| 2023 | $818 +3.4% | $27,800 |
| 2022 | $791 +3.8% | $27,800 |
| 2021 | $762 +3.5% | $27,800 |
| 2020 | $736 +5.8% | $27,800 |
| 2019 | $696 +9.6% | $27,800 |
| 2018 | $635 | $27,800 |
| 2017 | $635 +1.3% | $27,800 |
| 2016 | $627 +0.1% | $27,800 |
| 2015 | $626 -0.3% | $27,800 |
| 2014 | $628 | $27,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $27,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $27,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $27,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $27,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $27,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $27,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $27,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $27,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $27,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $27,800 |
| 2000 | $22 | $27,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19904
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 1/10William Henry Middle SchoolGrades: 5Distance: 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
- High: Dover
- 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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