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$417,000

286 Kentland Ave Dover, DE 19901

5 beds
2 full, 1 partial
2,314 sqft
0.3 acres
$180 / sqft
House

Property details

About 286 Kentland Ave

*** NEW PRICE!*** A DREAM HOME in Caesar Rodney School District! Look no further as the ideal well-built home is this one! 4 or 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms and beautiful view of the Saint Jones River right from your own backyard or from a 2nd floor 3-season sunroom - perfect for relaxing with your morning coffee or an evening glass of wine! This home has been extremely well-maintained by its original owner with several upgrades including a new high effenciency HVAC system this year (2024)! The main floor boasts contemporary pergola floors, spacious family room with a gas fireplace and mantle, kitchen with a pantry and island, separate living room, a very roomy powder room and a dining room with bumped out bay windows! The laundry area is also located on the main floor and the washer and dryer are staying. The upper level is also generous with pergola floored hallway, an owner's suite complete with a sizeable walk-in closet and a connected bath suite, a separate shower, updated double-sink vanity and jacuzzi tub! Also on the 2nd floor are 3 bedrooms and a shared hall bath and a aver flexible and huge bonus room that could be used for whatever suits your need - 5th bedroom, 2nd family room, large office or a playroom. Accessible through this huge flex room is the 2nd floor 3-season sunroom/observation deck! Saint Jones Commons is one of the very few neighborhoods with a fun community pool ensuring every summer is a vacation when you live here! This is a rare opportunity - make this home YOURS !

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Forced Air
StatusActive
(ACTIVE)
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,314 sqft
Lot size0.25 Acres
Year built2005
ParkingGarage - Front Entry,Garage Door Opener,Inside Access, Asphalt Driveway, Attached Garage,Driveway,On Street
MLS #DEKT2033642
Garage2 spaces
ViewWater, Trees/Woods

Summary

  • Partial Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Basement: No
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5
  • Garage Space: 2 spaces
  • Parking: Garage - Front Entry,Garage Door Opener,Inside Access, Asphalt Driveway, Attached Garage,Driveway,On Street
  • View: Water, Trees/Woods
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • List Price: $417,000
  • Price/SqFt: $180
  • HOA Amount: $550 Annually
  • Annual Tax Amount: $1,944
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Lot: Trees, Back Yard, Wooded
  • Directions: From South State Street in Dover, turn onto Highview. Follow straight into Saint Jones Commons staying straight on Kentland Avenue. #286 is on the right.
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 2,314 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.25 Acres
  • MLS Number: DEKT2033642
  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • Office Name: RE/MAX Horizons
  • Office Phone: (302) 678-4300
  • Office Email: info@delawarerealestate.com
  • Listing Agent: Sylvia W Pankonien
  • Agent Phone: (302) 382-7685
  • Agent Email: sylvia@sylviasellsproperties.com

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Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2024$362,800$1,944
2023$62,100$1,944
2021$62,100$1,821
2020$62,100$1,780
2019$62,100$1,672
2018$62,100$1,644
2017$62,600$1,644

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

4

South Dover Elementary School

Public District KG-4

0.8 mi

955 S State St

4

East Dover Elementary School

Public District KG-4

1.2 mi

852 S Little Creek Rd

4

W. Reily Brown Elementary School

Public District 1-5

1.6 mi

360 Webbs Ln

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 $60,671. Most Dover, DE residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

23%
<35k
61%
35k-100k
14%
100k-200k
2%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

38%
Single, No Kids
17%
Single, with Kids
26%
Married, No Kids
19%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

17%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
38%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Mexican League SoccerMexican League Soccer
  • SoccerSoccer
  • College BasketballCollege Basketball

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Books-a-MillionBooks-a-Million
  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • DillardsDillards

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Church's ChickenChurch's Chicken
  • WingstopWingstop
  • Logan's RoadhouseLogan's Roadhouse

What do the neighbors drive?

  • ToyotaToyota
  • NissanNissan
  • HyundaiHyundai

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Adult HitsAdult Hits
  • Christian Adult ContemporaryChristian Adult Contemporary
  • RockRock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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Frequently asked questions

About 286 Kentland Ave

The listing price of 286 Kentland Ave property is $417,000.

The property 286 Kentland Ave is a house located in Dover, Delaware, 19901.

Active Listing: 286 Kentland Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 286 Kentland Ave are: South Dover Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), East Dover Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), W. Reily Brown Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Dover Air Force Base Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Central Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), William Henry Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Caesar Rodney High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Positive Outcomes Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Dover High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).

According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,944 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

The property at 286 Kentland Ave has 5 bedrooms and 2 full and 1 half bathrooms.

The property 286 Kentland Ave is 2,314 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 286 Kentland Ave is 2005.

This home is located at 286 Kentland Ave in Dover, DE and zip code 19901 in the Kent Acres neighborhood. This 2,314 square foot home, which was built in 2005, sits on a 0.25 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 5, 2024 and is currently priced at $417,000.

In June 2025 in Dover, DE there were 55.5% more homes for sale than in May. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $335,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 77 days.

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

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