Opportunities like this one don't come knocking often! Incredible investment opportunity. This building has three total units. Perhaps you'd like to live in one and rent out the other two! You could just rent out all three! The units consist of an efficiency one bedroom and standard one bedroom on the first floor and the third apartment is a three bedroom on the second floor. Most recently these rented for $1050, $1110, and $1700 respectively. That's $3860 a month for a $250,000 investment! Brand new siding just installed. Current owner is working on filling with new tenants, but they are currently vacant. All metered separately. Huge parking lot behind the building for parking. Close to new family court, Del State facilities (formerly Wesley College), and lots of local conveniences. Schedule your showing today! Being sold as is, inspections are for informational purposes only.
Sold for $200,000
$200,000
40 S Governors Ave, Dover, DE 19904
5beds
1,704sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
8,886 Square Feet Lot
$201,600 Zestimate®
$117/sqft
$2,722 Estimated rent
Home value
$201,600
$190,000 - $216,000
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Brand new sidingEfficiency one bedroomStandard one bedroom
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Listed by:
Patricia Hawryluk 302-562-0072,
Tri-County Realty
Bought with:
Jemimah Chuks, RS-0026132
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DEKT2043246
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,704
- Total interior livable area: 1,704 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,704
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 8,886 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 0.10 x 0.00
- Features: Level, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: ED0507705033500000
- Zoning: RG1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Pitched
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Dover
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Dover
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $117/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $188,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,115
- Date on market: 12/20/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/7/2026 | Sold | $200,000-14.7%$117/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DEKT2043246 Report a problem | ||
| 3/25/2026 | Pending sale | $234,500$138/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2043248 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2026 | Price change | $234,500-2.3%$138/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2043246 Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2026 | Listed for sale | $239,900$141/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2043246 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2026 | Pending sale | $239,900$141/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2043246 Report a problem | ||
| 1/11/2026 | Price change | $239,900-4%$141/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2043246 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $250,000$147/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2043246 Report a problem | ||
| 11/14/2022 | Listing removed | $250,000$147/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2011194 Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $250,000+203%$147/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2011194 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2017 | Sold | $82,500-17.5%$48/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/13/2017 | Listed for sale | $100,000-23.1%$59/sqft |
Source: The Moving Experience Delaware Inc #6912008 Report a problem | ||
| 12/31/2015 | Listing removed | $130,000$76/sqft |
Source: ERA Harrington Realty, Inc. #6321271 Report a problem | ||
| 1/3/2014 | Listed for sale | $130,000$76/sqft |
Source: Harrington ERA Realty, Inc. #6321271 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,105 +3.5% | $188,100 |
| 2024 | $1,068 +51.1% | $188,100 +683.8% |
| 2023 | $706 +3.4% | $24,000 |
| 2022 | $683 +3.8% | $24,000 |
| 2021 | $658 +3.5% | $24,000 |
| 2020 | $635 +5.8% | $24,000 |
| 2019 | $601 +9.6% | $24,000 |
| 2018 | $548 | $24,000 |
| 2017 | $548 +0.9% | $24,000 -0.4% |
| 2016 | $543 | $24,100 |
| 2015 | -- | $24,100 |
| 2014 | -- | $24,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $24,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $24,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $24,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $24,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $24,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $24,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $24,100 |
| 2004 | -- | $24,100 |
| 2002 | -- | $24,100 |
| 2001 | -- | $24,100 |
| 2000 | $303 | $24,100 |
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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: 2.5 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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