DREAM BY YOUR FIREPLACE. Traditional 1950's Cape Cod is a perfect home for a growing family or an elegantly aged couple. This home is located on a corner lot with a tranquil setting among majestic trees and fenced yard for the safety of children and pets, complete with a separate fenced in dog run. Located on a quiet downtown street with little traffic, this home offers a center hall entry, formal living room w/fireplace, dining room w/French doors to heated and cooled sunroom w/new mini-split, kitchen with ample cabinet and counter space, a charming knotty pine home office/den and two generous sized bedrooms, one with built-ins, and a full-sized original tiled bathroom. The second level offers a third bedroom, hall bath with all original tile and sellers have moved an additional laundry area to an upstairs hall, which also has built in cupboards for storage. The owner's suite is large and has room for a sitting area and extra space for a future bath. The sellers have added a large walk-in closet with an additional original closet for extra storage. Most of the home features wood flooring except kitchen and baths. The basement has original tiled floors and there are areas for storage, a second laundry room, large pantry to stock up on all your food items and a TV/game area. There is a one car garage and driveway off the back of the home. The sellers have done many updates and only a Air Force transfer makes this home available. Opportunity is knocking so call today for your personal tour. Sellers are offering 1 Year Home Warranty.
Sold for $335,000
$335,000
505 N American Ave, Dover, DE 19901
4beds
2,394sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
0.25 Acres Lot
$370,900 Zestimate®
$140/sqft
$2,305 Estimated rent
Home value
$370,900
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Full-sized original tiled bathroomNew mini-splitHall bathMajestic treesLittle trafficFrench doorsCenter hall entry
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Listed by:
Yvonne Hall 302-423-0223,
Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware
Bought with:
Jenna Menge
Iron Valley Real Estate at The Beach
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DEKT2019734
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Sun/Florida Room, Office
Basement
- Area: 1340
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Upper Level
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Exterior Entry,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,734
- Total interior livable area: 2,394 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,394
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Asphalt, On Street, Driveway, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Street Lights, Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial,Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 85.00 x 130.00
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: ED0506817011800000
- Zoning: R8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Pitched,Shingle
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1954
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: $140/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $67,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,924
- Date on market: 6/10/2023
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: All Kitchen Appliances, Upstairs Washer & Dryer (1 Set), Living Room Flat Screen Tv, Wall Mount, Sound Bar, Window Treatments, All Flower Pots, All Light Fixtures, Dehumidifier, All Basement Storage Shelving In Pantry & Main Room, Work Bench & Cabinets, Dark Wooden Shelving In Main Bedroom Closet
- Exclusions: Personal Items, Bookcases, Downstairs Tv, Wall Mount & Surround Sound
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2023 | Sold | $335,000$140/sqft |
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| 7/3/2023 | Pending sale | $335,000$140/sqft |
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| 6/26/2023 | Listing removed | $335,000$140/sqft |
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| 6/15/2023 | Pending sale | $335,000$140/sqft |
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| 6/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $335,000+55.8%$140/sqft |
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| 4/8/2019 | Sold | $215,000-8.5%$90/sqft |
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| 1/14/2019 | Price change | $235,000-4.1%$98/sqft |
Source: KW Realty Central-Delaware #1001548282 Report a problem | ||
| 9/12/2018 | Price change | $245,000-5.6%$102/sqft |
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| 7/19/2018 | Price change | $259,500-2%$108/sqft |
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| 7/7/2018 | Pending sale | $264,900$111/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty Central Delaware #1001548282 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2018 | Listed for sale | $264,900$111/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,921 +3.5% | $326,900 |
| 2024 | $1,855 -6.7% | $326,900 +383.6% |
| 2023 | $1,990 +3.4% | $67,600 |
| 2022 | $1,924 +3.8% | $67,600 |
| 2021 | $1,853 +3.5% | $67,600 |
| 2020 | $1,790 +5.8% | $67,600 |
| 2019 | $1,692 +9.5% | $67,600 |
| 2018 | $1,545 +34.9% | $67,600 |
| 2017 | $1,145 +11.7% | $67,600 |
| 2016 | $1,024 | $67,600 |
| 2015 | -- | $67,600 |
| 2014 | -- | $67,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $67,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $67,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $67,600 +0.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $67,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $67,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $67,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $67,100 |
| 2004 | -- | $67,100 +0.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $67,000 |
| 2001 | -- | $67,000 |
| 2000 | $530 | $67,000 |
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Neighborhood: 19901
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Fairview Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.7 mi
- NACentral Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- NADover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 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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