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Sold on 09/09/2015
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38 Delaware Ave, Dover, DE 19901

$173,000

Last sold 09/09/2015 after 351 Days

  • 4

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 2,108

    Sqft ($82/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 38 Delaware Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1920
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 6,600 Sqft
Property description
Ref#11644 Come experience downtown living! This lovely 1920's two story has functional living space seamlessly blended with vintage charm. Enter through the adorable front porch to find a large living room and formal dining room with bay window- with hardwood floors under the carpet just waiting to be refurbished. The back family room has a gas fireplace and a huge addition with skylights that flood the home with natural light. The kitchen is functional and accommodating with plenty of cabinets, smooth-top range, and rolling island work space. Despite its age, the home has a large first floor laundry room that feels surprisingly modern and usable. The second floor boasts four large bedrooms and a full bath. There is also full walk up attic for all your storage needs. Overall, the interior boasts over 2100 sf- plenty of room for living and entertaining needs. The backyard of the home is truly unique- relax on your screened porch with tile floors and ceiling fan, which overlooks your own personal "secret garden"- beautiful brick paths weave through the backyard with lush greenery, fish ponds, and charming areas to enjoy the outdoors. Updates include central air, gas furnace, modern electric, and fresh paint. Long driveway and detached garage as well. Walk to shops, restaurants, offices, and the Green. The downtown life never goes out of style- book your tour today!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Margaret Haass
Listing Office - Burns & Ellis Realtors
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#1003092600 • last updated 5 months ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 5 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style Contemporary
Type Residential
Status Closed
SqFt 2108
Lot Size (SqFt) 6600
Lot Size (Acres) 0.14
Tax: Assessed Value 32100
Annual Property Tax 1250
Year Built 1920
Condition Good
New Construction (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Full Baths 1
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Basement Partial
Other Room(s) Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
Laundry Main Floor
Appliances Built-In Range, Refrigerator, Built-In Microwave
Window Features Bay/Bow
Fireplace Brick
Interior Features Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Roof Pitched, Shingle
Construction Asbestos
Foundation Brick/Mortar
# Open Parking Spaces 2
# Parking Spaces 3
Parking Desc Other
Exterior Features Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting
Existing Structures Above Grade, Porch(es)
Amenities / Utilities
Utilities Cable TV
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Pool No Pool
Location
Subdivision OLDE DOVER
Water Source Public
High School DOVER
School District CAPITAL
Directions Take N. State St. South To Left On Delaware Ave., Home On The Right
Zoning RG1
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Oct 2015
    Public Records
  • Oct 7, 2015 Sold
    $173,000
  • Sep 2015
    mls logo MLS # 6461215
  • Sep 9, 2015 Sold
    $173,000
  • Apr 28, 2015 Price Change
    $169,900 (-5.6%)
  • Feb 9, 2015 Price Change
    $179,900 (-2.8%)
  • Oct 14, 2014 Price Change
    $185,000 (-2.6%)
  • Sep 23, 2014 Listed
    $190,000 (+11.8%)
  • Sep 2015
    mls logo MLS # 1003092600
  • Sep 9, 2015 Sold
    $173,000 (+1.8%)
  • Sep 23, 2014 Listed
    $169,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $951 +3.4%
    $266,000 +723.53%
  • 2022
    $919 +3.8%
    $32,300
  • 2021
    $885 +3.5%
    $32,300
  • 2020
    $855 +15.9%
    $32,300
  • 2018
    $738 +1.3%
    $32,300
  • 2016
    $728 +68.4%
    $32,300
  • 2015
    $432
    $32,300
  • 38 Delaware Ave
    $173K
  • Downtown Dover
    $272K -1% y/y
  • 19901
    $330K +8% y/y
  • Dover
    $364K +5% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
46 Delaware Ave, Dover, DE 19901 $319,600 3/3 1,966 0.01
32 Delaware Ave, Dover, DE 19901 $276,200 4/2 2,112 0.01
48 Delaware Ave, Dover, DE 19901 $250,800 3/1 1,748 0.02
113 Delaware Ave, Dover, DE 19901 $307,400 3/1 2,098 0.02
3 Delaware Ave, Dover, DE 19901 $261,700 4/1 1,763 0.02
39 N American Ave, Dover, DE 19901 $317,600 4/1 2,200 0.02
20 Pennsylvania Ave, Dover, DE 19901 $326,300 4/1 1,916 0.03
31 N American Ave, Dover, DE 19901 $228,200 3/1 1,650 0.03

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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