#DEKT2038888, Jonathan G Edler, Listing office: Empower Real Estate, LLC
428 S Governors Ave Dover, DE 19904
Property details
About 428 S Governors Ave
Charming Duplex in Downtown Dover, DE - Built in 1920. Discover a piece of history with this well-maintained duplex, located in the heart of Downtown Dover. Built in 1920, this charming two-unit property (2 bed 1 bath each) blends historic character with modern convenience, making it an ideal investment or owner-occupied property. The property is fully rented and provides consistent cash-flow and is ideally situated near shopping, restaurants, healthcare and public transportation. Schedule your tour today! Co-seller is a DE Licensed Real Estate Broker.
Highlights
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement: No
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: On Street,Driveway
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Baseboard
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $239,900
- Price/SqFt: $131
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,416
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Cross st is W Water St
- Year Built: 1920
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 1,824 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.12 Acres
- MLS Number: DEKT2038192
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: RE/MAX Eagle Realty
- Office Phone: (302) 659-1320
- Office Email: stephanie@lehaneteam.com
- Listing Agent: Stephanie S Lehane
- Agent Phone: (302) 659-1320
- Agent Email: customercare@lehaneteam.com
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Aug 16, 2018 | Home Sold | $57,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2024 | $226,500 | $1,416 |
2023 | $26,900 | $1,416 |
2021 | $26,900 | $737 |
2020 | $26,900 | $1,385 |
2019 | $26,900 | $578 |
2018 | $25,300 | $568 |
2017 | $25,300 | $568 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
South Dover Elementary School
Public District KG-4
0.6 mi
•955 S State St
5
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
Public District KG-4
0.8 mi
•901 Forest St
3
Academy of Dover Charter School
Public Charter KG-6
1.1 mi
•104 Saulsbury Rd
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $50,677. 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.
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Frequently asked questions
About 428 S Governors Ave
The listing price of 428 S Governors Ave property is $239,900.
The property 428 S Governors Ave is a house located in Dover, Delaware, 19904.
Accepting Backup Offers: 428 S Governors Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 428 S Governors Ave are: South Dover Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Booker T. Washington Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Academy of Dover Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Central Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), William Henry Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Campus Community School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Dover High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Caesar Rodney High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Early College High School at del State (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,416 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on August 16, 2018 for $57,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 428 S Governors Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 428 S Governors Ave is 1,824 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 428 S Governors Ave is 1920.
This home is located at 428 S Governors Ave in Dover, DE and zip code 19904 in the Downtown Dover neighborhood. This 1,824 square foot home, which was built in 1920, sits on a 0.12 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $239,900.
The number of listings in Dover, DE increased by 55.5% between May and June 2025. Listings spent 77 days on the market in June 2025, and had a median list price of $335,000 during the same period.