#DEKT2038888, Jonathan G Edler, Listing office: Empower Real Estate, LLC
$239,900 List price
428 S Governors Ave Dover, DE 19904
4 beds
2 full
1,824 sqft
0.1 acres
$132 / sqft
House
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
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)
Size1,824 sqft
Lot size0.12 Acres
Year built1920
ParkingOn Street,Driveway
MLS #DEKT2038192
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. The most common annual income of people living in Dover, DE is between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
31%
<35k
53%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
58%
Single, No Kids
10%
Single, with Kids
17%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
12%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
33%
18-34 yrs old
35%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Wrestling
College Football
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Family Dollar
Express/Express For Men
Kmart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Dominos Pizza
Sonic
Bob Evans
What do the neighbors drive?
Ford
Kia
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
New Country
Oldies
Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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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.
In June 2025 in Dover, DE there were 55.5% more homes for sale than in May. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 77 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $335,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.