It's a beautiful day at the lake! This charming Lakefront Cape with 1st first-floor owner bedroom is a rare and unique find. Expansive windows in the kitchen offer captivating panoramic views. Situated on a tree-lined, lake haven setting, this lovely home boasts gorgeous sunrises and melodies of songbirds. Inquisitive geese, blue herons, and soaring eagles add that special touch of nature at its finest. The 2-tier deck evokes images of summer BBQs, holiday gatherings, the guests who gather around it, and the hostess with the mostess, offering a welcoming backyard retreat. Enhancements include a new water heater in 2025, a new roof in 2024, a new wood-burning fireplace in 2023, louvered shutters in 2023, and a renovated bathroom in 2022. The majority of the home features fresh paint and newly installed carpet in one of the upstairs bedrooms. Features include 3/4 " Bruce hardwood flooring, 16x16 ceramic tile flooring, a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops with a center island, 4×6 construction, and a large unfinished bonus room above the 2-car garage. Bring your canoe, fishing rod, smiles, and fall in love with your new Happy Place. No HOA, and the seller had an elevation survey done, so NO FLOOD INSURANCE. Within minutes to Rt 1, Rt 13, Dover AFB, Caesar Rodney schools, and close to the growing Camden area amenities. Put this on your tour today.
Sold for $485,000
$485,000
45 S Shore Dr, Dover, DE 19901
3beds
2,059sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
0.35 Acres Lot
$498,500 Zestimate®
$236/sqft
$2,592 Estimated rent
Home value
$498,500
$464,000 - $538,000
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Fresh paintCaptivating panoramic viewsSummer bbqsMelodies of songbirdsGorgeous sunrisesCeramic tile flooringNewly installed carpet
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Listed by:
Renee L Thompson 302-222-8124,
LakeView Realty Inc
Bought with:
Courtney Gallagher, 5020574
Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DEKT2037854
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Other
Other
- Features: Attic - Pull-Down Stairs, Attic - Walk-Up
- Level: Upper
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Wood
- Doors: Six Panel, Sliding Glass, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Casement, Insulated Windows, Screens, Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Screen, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,059
- Total interior livable area: 2,059 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,059
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Asphalt, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Boat/Launch Ramp - Public, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Private Access, Public Access, Lake
- Body of water: Moores Lake
- Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 208
Lot
- Size: 0.35 Acres
- Dimensions: 200.74 x 115.15
- Features: Fishing Available, Front Yard, SideYard(s), Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: NM0008613013801000
- Zoning: RS1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Details
- Builder name: Bastian Homes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Moores Lake
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Dover
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $236/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $377,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,950
- Date on market: 5/22/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Inclusions: Range, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Dehumidifier In Crawlspace, Deck Furniture.
- Exclusions: Personal Belongings, Pool Table, Bar, And Bar Stools.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2025 | Sold | $485,000$236/sqft |
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| 7/1/2025 | Pending sale | $485,000$236/sqft |
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| 6/29/2025 | Contingent | $485,000$236/sqft |
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| 6/15/2025 | Price change | $485,000-0.8%$236/sqft |
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| 6/7/2025 | Price change | $489,000-0.2%$237/sqft |
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| 5/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $489,900$238/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,987 +1.9% | $377,100 |
| 2024 | $1,950 +17.2% | $377,100 +690.6% |
| 2023 | $1,665 +5.5% | $47,700 |
| 2022 | $1,578 +1.2% | $47,700 |
| 2021 | $1,559 +2.3% | $47,700 |
| 2020 | $1,523 +3% | $47,700 |
| 2019 | $1,479 +2.7% | $47,700 |
| 2018 | $1,441 | $47,700 |
| 2017 | $1,441 +8% | $47,700 |
| 2016 | $1,334 +14% | $47,700 |
| 2015 | $1,170 +0.8% | $47,700 |
| 2014 | $1,160 | $47,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $47,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $47,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $47,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $47,700 |
| 2008 | -- | $47,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $47,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $47,700 |
| 2004 | -- | $47,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $47,700 |
| 2001 | -- | $47,700 |
| 2000 | $666 | $47,700 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Highland Acres
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAStar Hill Elementary SchoolGrades: PK,1-5Distance: 2 mi
- 4/10Postlethwait (F. Niel) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.9 mi
- 6/10Caesar Rodney High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Caesar Rodney
- District: Caesar Rodney
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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