Great opportunity to add your own equity. Priced to sell this home needs a little work but has some great bones. New siding and roof in past 2 years. Great location backing to woods. See it soon.
For sale
Price cut: $13K (4/28)
$175,000
238 S Governors Blvd, Dover, DE 19901
3beds
944sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
8,233 Square Feet Lot
$173,400 Zestimate®
$185/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 239 days |
- 552 |
- 14 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Steven Schmidt 302-678-4326,
RE/MAX Horizons (302) 678-4300,
Co-Listing Agent: Barbara T Schmidt 302-678-4300,
RE/MAX Horizons
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DEKT2042676
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 944
- Total interior livable area: 944 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 944
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Driveway
- Carport spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 8,233 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 75.00 x 110.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: ED0008607011000000
- Zoning: RS1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Slab
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Capitol Park
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Dover
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $185/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $112,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,139
- Date on market: 11/20/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$173,400
$165,000 - $182,000
$1,673/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/28/2026 | Price change | $175,000-6.9%$185/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DEKT2042676 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2025 | Price change | $188,000-0.5%$199/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2042676 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $189,000+145.5%$200/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2042676 Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/2023 | Sold | $77,000+316.2%$82/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2021688 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2012 | Sold | $18,500$20/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,139 +5.1% | $112,400 |
| 2024 | $1,084 +9.4% | $112,400 +507.6% |
| 2023 | $991 +3.9% | $18,500 |
| 2022 | $954 +3.2% | $18,500 |
| 2021 | $924 +3.8% | $18,500 |
| 2020 | $890 +3.1% | $18,500 |
| 2019 | $864 +4.9% | $18,500 |
| 2018 | $823 -58.2% | $18,500 |
| 2017 | $1,970 -35% | $18,500 |
| 2016 | $3,030 | $18,500 |
| 2015 | -- | $18,500 |
| 2014 | -- | $18,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $18,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $18,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $18,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $18,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $18,500 +0.5% |
| 2007 | -- | $18,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $18,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $18,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $18,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $18,400 |
| 2000 | $470 | $18,400 |
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Neighborhood: 19901
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10South Dover Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 1 mi
- NACentral Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- NADover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.8 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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