Charming ranch home on large corner lot. Original hardwoods, efficient kitchen with custom solid wood cabinetry, and spacious living areas on the main floor. Screened porch overlooks the nicely sized yard. There is also a partially finished basement for more storage and living space. Colombia Avenue is situated in the Fairview area of downtown Dover-a highly walkable location to downtown amenities, and easy access to route 13, local schools, DSU, Bayhealth, and all offerings of greater Dover. This is an incredible value, schedule your tour today.
Sold for $250,000
$250,000
605 Columbia Ave, Dover, DE 19904
3beds
1,008sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
9,017 Square Feet Lot
$251,900 Zestimate®
$248/sqft
$1,830 Estimated rent
Home value
$251,900
$237,000 - $270,000
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Large corner lotNicely sized yardCustom solid wood cabinetryEfficient kitchenScreened porchOriginal hardwoods
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Listed by:
Maggie Haass 302-382-9432,
Burns & Ellis Realtors
Bought with:
Heather Williams, 5018706
Compass
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DEKT2042968
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,008
- Total interior livable area: 1,008 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,008
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 9,017 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 135.00 x 69.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: ED0506720013800000
- Zoning: R8
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Dover
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $248/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $207,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,230
- Date on market: 12/15/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/23/2026 | Sold | $250,000$248/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DEKT2042968 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2026 | Pending sale | $250,000$248/sqft |
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| 1/16/2026 | Price change | $250,000-3.8%$248/sqft |
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| 12/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $260,000$258/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,220 +3.5% | $207,600 |
| 2024 | $1,178 +70.3% | $207,600 +783.4% |
| 2023 | $692 +3.4% | $23,500 |
| 2022 | $669 +3.8% | $23,500 |
| 2021 | $644 +121.2% | $23,500 |
| 2020 | $291 +5.8% | $23,500 |
| 2019 | $275 +9.5% | $23,500 |
| 2018 | $251 -11.1% | $23,500 |
| 2017 | $283 | $23,500 |
| 2016 | -- | $23,500 |
| 2015 | -- | $23,500 |
| 2014 | $317 | $23,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $23,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $23,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $23,500 +0.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $23,400 |
| 2008 | -- | $23,400 |
| 2007 | -- | $23,400 |
| 2005 | -- | $23,400 |
| 2004 | -- | $23,400 |
| 2002 | -- | $23,400 |
| 2001 | -- | $23,400 |
| 2000 | $185 | $23,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19904
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Fairview Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- NAKent County Secondary Intensive Learning CenterGrades: K-12Distance: 0.4 mi
- NADover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 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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