Bicentennial Village
Neighborhood in Dover, Delaware
Kent County 19904
Walking to Continental Park and other neighborhood spaces
Bicentennial Village residents have the benefit of walking out the front door to a neighborhood park, where they will mainly just share the space with a neighbor. “Continental Park is an open space where families like to go play kickball or throw frisbees for their dogs,” Courtney says. “You’ll see a lot of people from the neighborhood playing there.” There is also the City of Dover Playground, which has playground equipment for kids ages 2 to 12. On the south side of the community, Schutte Park has shaded woodsy trails and paved trails that circle the athletic fields, which include the baseball diamonds where Dover Little League plays. Also on site is a playground, off-leash dog park and the John Pitts Recreation Center, complete with an indoor gymnasium. “Schutte Park hosts an annual Veterans Day event,” Courtney says. “Church associations and fraternities hold annual walks and fundraisers there, too.” One such organization is the Dover Elks Lodge, which holds its meetings on the east side of town. On the opposite side of Bicentennial Village, golf enthusiasts can practice their swings at Maple Dale Golf Club. This semi-private golf club offers public tee times and membership options that include access to an outdoor pool and a restaurant with rotating dinner specials.
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Dining variety on Forrest Avenue
A variety of cuisines are covered on Forrest Avenue, where residents can also conveniently grab groceries at Redner’s and Food Lion. Rice Fusion and Chaiyo are the local spots for sushi and Asian fare, and Vincenzo’s serves the classic Italian dishes. El Nopal is one of several Mexican restaurants in the area. “We have some great chain dining choices while still having those mom-and-pop places and a dive bar here or there.” Tom’s Bullpen is Bicentennial Village’s local dive bar, with multiple TV screens for big games, pool tables and live music.
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1990s Colonial styles and quaint 1970s ranch homes
Sidewalks line the peaceful residential streets of Bicentennial Village, shaded by maple and oak trees. Most homes are 2,000- to 2,500-square-foot contemporary Colonials that were built in the 1990s, featuring manicured front lawns and driveways that lead to multicar garages. There are also a few quaint ranch-style homes built in the 1970s that offer about 1,000 to 1,500 square feet of space. Depending on the size, updates and yard space, single-family properties range from around $250,000 to $400,000. Traditional-style townhomes built in the 1980s are also available, with 1,000- to 2,000-square-foot units with back patios and small yards, for $200,000 to $275,000.
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Bike-friendly streets from Bicentennial Village to downtown
Saulsbury Road – or Delaware Route 15 – runs north to south along the eastern edge of Bicentennial Village, while Forrest Avenue – or Delaware Route 8 – runs east to west along the neighborhood's south side. Residents can access U.S. Route 13 a couple of miles to the east, and the Delaware Authority of Regional Transit, or DART, services the community. “We’re trying to make Dover pedestrian- and bike-friendly,” Courtney says. “We have a nice network of bike lanes on Senator Bikeway that go east to west through town. The intent is so that a 12-year-old could bike safely from one side of the town to the other.” Courtney also mentions that the nearest regional airport is the Wilmington Airport about 45 minutes away, which offers flights through Avelo Air and American Airlines.
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Dover Days on The Green
The days of old come alive about 2 miles east of Bicentennial Village, where The Green has a compelling historic presence. “The Green is where the Constitution was signed, and Delaware became the first state,” Stonesifer says. “There’s all kinds of history all around there.” This grassy square is surrounded by old Colonial buildings, some refurbished into souvenir boutiques and others maintained as museums. This vintage, 1700s-era atmosphere makes The Green the ideal place to host Dover Days, an annual event that takes place each May to celebrate Dover’s heritage. “There’s a major revitalization movement for this downtown area that will bring in even more people,” Stonesifer says. “It’ll have a big effect on the businesses that will service the community.”
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Multiliteracy and championship teams at Dover High
Capital School District serves students living in the neighborhood, typically starting with Booker T. Washington Elementary, which is a kindergarten through fourth-grade school with a B-plus Niche grade. Students then spend their fifth and sixth-grade years at William Henry Middle before progressing to Central Middle, both of which receive a C-plus grade from Niche. Dover High School, which is graded a B-plus, has both a diverse and athletic student body. In 2024, the Delaware Certificate of Multiliteracy was awarded to six students for the first time in the school’s history. Also in 2024, the boys basketball team won the State Championship title. Another education option in Bicentennial Village, Academy of Dover is a kindergarten through eighth-grade charter school with a C grade from Niche.
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Written By
Mary Beth Greene
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lydia Ragonese
Lydia Ragonese
Compass
(302) 240-4077
74 Total Sales
1 in Bicentennial Village
$134,640 Price
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Samuel Elzie
Samuel Elzie
EXP Realty, LLC
(856) 276-0364
71 Total Sales
1 in Bicentennial Village
$110,000 Price
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Anthony Lapinsky
Anthony Lapinsky
First Coast Realty LLC
(302) 751-5347
155 Total Sales
1 in Bicentennial Village
$111,000 Price
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Brian Foraker
Brian Foraker
Foraker Realty Co.
(484) 779-1602
416 Total Sales
1 in Bicentennial Village
$132,000 Price
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Jemimah Chuks
Jemimah Chuks
EXP Realty, LLC
(302) 240-3321
293 Total Sales
4 in Bicentennial Village
$200K - $305K Price Range
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DIEGO REYES RODRIGUEZ
DIEGO REYES RODRIGUEZ
Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
(302) 404-0801
59 Total Sales
1 in Bicentennial Village
$360,063 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- K to 4th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Schutte Park
Richardson Park
Constitution Park
First State Heritage Park
City of Dover Playground
Continental Park
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bicentennial Village | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 5 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bicentennial Village Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bicentennial Village, Dover sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Bicentennial Village, Dover over the last 12 months is $235,000, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$235,000
Median Sale Price
$235,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$235,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$145,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
53
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$174
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
831
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1983
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,689
Below the national average
1,933
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
967
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,643 - $2,137 per month
- The Grande- 55 Active Adult Community
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 764+ Sq Ft
- 201 Doveview Dr
- Dover, DE
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,523
Median Age
39
Population Density
36 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$52,916
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$63,763
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.3%
College Graduates
21.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.9%
% Population in Labor Force
51.6%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
46
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
44
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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