Charming Duplex in Downtown Dover, DE - Built in 1920. Discover a piece of history with this well-maintained duplex, located in the heart of Downtown Dover. Built in 1920, this charming two-unit property (2 bed 1 bath each) blends historic character with modern convenience, making it an ideal investment or owner-occupied property. The property is fully rented and provides consistent cash-flow and is ideally situated near shopping, restaurants, healthcare and public transportation. Schedule your tour today! Co-seller is a DE Licensed Real Estate Broker.
Sold for $220,000
$220,000
428 S Governors Ave, Dover, DE 19904
4beds
1,824sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
5,300 Square Feet Lot
$277,400 Zestimate®
$121/sqft
$2,325 Estimated rent
Home value
$277,400
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stephanie Lehane 302-659-1320,
RE/MAX Eagle Realty
Bought with:
Austin Whitehead, RS-0024325
Whitehead Real Estate Exec.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DEKT2038192
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
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: 1,824
- Total interior livable area: 1,824 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,824
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 5,300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50.00 x 140.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: ED0507709032300000
- Zoning: C2A
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Olde Dover
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Dover
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $121/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $226,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,297
- Date on market: 6/4/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2025 | Sold | $220,000-8.3%$121/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DEKT2038192 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2025 | Contingent | $239,900$132/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2038192 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $239,900$132/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2033362 Report a problem | ||
| 6/25/2025 | Contingent | $239,900$132/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2033362 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $239,900$132/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2033362 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2025 | Contingent | $239,900$132/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2033362 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2025 | Pending sale | $239,900$132/sqft |
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| 3/30/2025 | Listing removed | $239,900$132/sqft |
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| 2/13/2025 | Price change | $239,900-4%$132/sqft |
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| 11/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $249,900+338.4%$137/sqft |
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| 8/16/2018 | Sold | $57,000-12%$31/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2018 | Price change | $64,800-7.2%$36/sqft |
Source: Myers Realty #1001624742 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2018 | Price change | $69,800-6.7%$38/sqft |
Source: Myers Realty #1005468389 Report a problem | ||
| 1/28/2018 | Listed for sale | $74,800$41/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,331 +3.5% | $226,500 |
| 2024 | $1,286 +62.4% | $226,500 +742% |
| 2023 | $792 +3.4% | $26,900 |
| 2022 | $766 +3.8% | $26,900 |
| 2021 | $737 +3.5% | $26,900 |
| 2020 | $712 +5.8% | $26,900 |
| 2019 | $673 +16.5% | $26,900 +6.3% |
| 2018 | $578 +6280.4% | $25,300 |
| 2017 | $9 -99.2% | $25,300 |
| 2016 | $1,141 | $25,300 |
| 2015 | -- | $25,300 |
| 2014 | -- | $25,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $25,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $25,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $25,300 -0.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $25,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $25,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $25,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $25,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $25,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $25,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $25,400 |
| 2000 | $320 | $25,400 |
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Neighborhood: 19904
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10South Dover Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- NACentral Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- NADover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 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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- Kent County
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