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Sold on 07/19/2023

420 S State St, Dover, DE 19901

  • $451,000

    Last sold 07/19/2023 for $420K

  • 4

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 2,591

    Sqft ($162/Sqft)

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About 420 S State St

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1850
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.56 Acre
Movoto estimate
Property description
Experience the charm of history with The Thomas Stevenson House, a stunning colonial home built in 1846 that exudes timeless beauty. Nestled on a generous half-acre lot, this brick home boasts a park-like setting that will take your breath away. This gem is located in downtown Dover, just off The Green, which celebrates the heritage of Delaware. Accessible via S. State Street or a private driveway off W. Water Street, this home offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Step inside and be greeted by a sitting room adorned with a fireplace surrounded by Delft tiles and built-in shelves. A butler's pantry awaits directly off the sitting room. Further down the hall, you'll discover a dining room complete with another fireplace and a back stairway leading to one of the upstairs bedrooms and a sitting room. The cozy kitchen is adjacent to the dining room and boasts yet another fireplace. Towards the rear of the kitchen, you'll find a laundry room with a half-bath. The laundry room leads directly to the former summer kitchen and the original two-room schoolhouse, accessible through a side door entry and stairs leading to one room of the schoolhouse. The entry level of this area could easily be transformed into another living area or a first-floor bedroom with a full bath. Upstairs, two bedrooms in the hall share a full bath, while an in-law suite offers a full bath and a sitting area that could double as an extra bedroom. Both the sitting area and bedroom offer access to the stairwell leading to the dining room. There is also an attic space perfect for storage. Previously owned by a local historian who restored it to its former glory, this unique home offers a window into the past. While the home has only been used as a residence, the current zoning, RG-O, allows for other uses. Please see the attached Dover Planning Department information. The seller has recently replaced the heating system boiler, providing peace of mind for years to come. Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of history with The Thomas Stevenson House.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Bayard Williams
Listing Office - House of Real Estate
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#DEKT2019090 • last updated 2 years ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 3 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Window Unit(s), Electric
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Residential
Virtual Tour N/A
Status Closed
SqFt 2591
Lot Size (SqFt) 24529
Lot Size (Acres) 0.56
County Tax 204, Annually
City/ Town Tax 873
School Tax Annually, 1731
Tax: Assessed Value 68000
Annual Property Tax 2808
Year Built 1850
New Construction (Y/N) N
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 2
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Basement Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Unfinished
Laundry Lower Floor
Flooring Wood
Walls/ Ceilings Plaster Walls
Fireplace Non-Functioning
Interior Features Additional Stairway, Attic, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Moldings, Formal/Separate Dining Room
Accessibility Features Other
Exterior
Roof Asphalt, Shingle
Parking Desc Driveway, Other
Existing Structures Above Grade, Below Grade, Patio(s)
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Pool No Pool
Location
Subdivision DOVER
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
High School DOVER H.S.
Elementary School SOUTH DOVER
School District CAPITAL
Middle School WILLIAM HENRY M.S.
Location Middle Of Block
Directions Route 13 To West On E. Loockerman Street To South On State Street To No. 420 On The Right
Zoning RG-O
Lot/ Land Details
Road Responsibility Public
Road Surface Type Paved
$451K
Range: $414K-$487K
Last 30 days 
  • Jul 2023
    mls logo MLS # DEKT2019090
  • Jul 20, 2023 Sold
    $420,000 (-6.7%)
  • Jul 5, 2023 Pending
  • Jun 13, 2023 Active
  • May 5, 2023 Listed
    $450,000 (+5.9%)
  • May 2022
    mls logo MLS # DEKT2000494
  • May 2, 2022 Price Change
    $425,000 (-5.6%)
  • Jan 1, 2022 Price Change
    $449,999 (-5.3%)
  • Nov 17, 2021 Price Change
    $474,999 (-4.8%)
  • Oct 8, 2021 Price Change
    $499,000 (-16.8%)
  • Aug 11, 2021 Listed
    $599,900
  • 420 S State St
    $420K
  • Downtown Dover
    $315K +31% y/y
  • 19901
    $365K +10% y/y
  • Dover
    $375K +5% y/y
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3/10
South Dover Elementary School
public Grades K-4
Capital School District
2/10
William Henry Middle School
public Grades 5-6
Capital School District
4/10
Central Middle School
public Grades 7-8
Capital School District
3/10
Dover High School
public Grades 9-12
Capital School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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