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$239,900

1036 Dover Ave Wilmington, DE 19805

3 beds
1 full
1,225 sqft
0.08 acres
$196 / sqft
Townhouse

Property details

About 1036 Dover Ave

Solid brick end unit townhome in convenient Elsmere location.  Located in the Red Clay Consolidated School District, the home is close to Wilmington, Prices Corner, major roads, parks the VA hosptial New Castle Co. Airport and nearby shopping,  The home features hardwood flooring, a newer roof, full basement, gas utilities, comfortable front porch, rear patio and large fenced in rear yard. An alley around the back provides additional access to parking or the rear yard. The house does need updating but offers the chance for sweat equity.  Plan to see it today!

Highlights

Home typeTownhouse
HeatingForced Air
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,225 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.08 Acres
Year built1944
ParkingOff Street
MLS #DENC2085804

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3
  • Parking: Off Street
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $239,900
  • Price/SqFt: $195
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,105
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Directions: From Kirkwood Highway turn onto Tamarack Ave. go all the way back to left on Dover Ave. Property is on the right.
  • Year Built: 1944
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,225 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.08 Acres
  • MLS Number: DENC2085804
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Associates
  • Office Phone: (302) 645-0800
  • Office Email: john@johnwford.com
  • Listing Agent: Joseph S Kreisher Jr.
  • Agent Phone: (302) 521-4310
  • Agent Email: joekreisherrealtor@gmail.com

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Price information

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$38,700$1,105
2021$38,700$1,075
2020$38,700$1,081
2019$38,700$1,094
2018$38,700$1,090
2017$38,700$1,034

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

3

Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.6 mi

1500 Spruce Ave

5

Richardson Park Elementary School

Public District KG-5

0.8 mi

16 Idella Ave

5

Richey Elementary School

Public District KG-5

1.3 mi

105 E Highland Ave

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $52,083. The majority of Wilmington, DE residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

34%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
17%
100k-200k
5%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

46%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

16%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
27%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
12%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro BoxingPro Boxing
  • Extreme SportsExtreme Sports
  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Family DollarFamily Dollar
  • Sam's ClubSam's Club
  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • White CastleWhite Castle
  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • LongHorn SteakhouseLongHorn Steakhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ChevroletChevrolet
  • OldsmobileOldsmobile
  • ToyotaToyota

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • RockRock
  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • Contemporary InspirationalContemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 1036 Dover Ave

The listing price of 1036 Dover Ave property is $239,900.

The property 1036 Dover Ave is a townhouse located in Wilmington, Delaware, 19805.

Active Listing: 1036 Dover Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 1036 Dover Ave are: Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Richardson Park Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Richey Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Bayard School (The) (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Gateway Lab School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Conrad Schools of Science (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Delaware Military Academy (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Charter School of Wilmington (GreatSchools Rating 10/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $1,105 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property at 1036 Dover Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

The property 1036 Dover Ave is 1,225 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 1036 Dover Ave is 1944.

This home is located at 1036 Dover Ave in Wilmington, DE and zip code 19805 in the Elsmere Manor neighborhood. This 1,225 square foot home, which was built in 1944, sits on a 0.08 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $239,900.

The number of listings in Wilmington, DE increased by 73.2% between May and June 2025. In June 2025 median list price was $309,950 and the average listing age was 60 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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