$299,113Average Value$177Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Small suburban neighborhood with highway access
A suburban community in the heart of Dover, Mayfair features wide sidewalks and a canopy of mature trees that shade its manicured lawns and 20th-century homes. “Mayfair is more of an established neighborhood. As far as new buyers, we tend to see a lot of first-time homebuyers, but there are families that have been there forever,” says Marcus Rush, a Realtor with the Rush Home team at Compass Real Estate. “It’s not too far from U.S. Route 13, which offers access to shopping, dining and really everything that Dover has to offer.” With proximity to major thoroughfares, Mayfair offers a quiet residential enclave less than 3 miles from historic downtown Dover.
Welcome to Mayfair, a quiet Dover suburb not far from convenience and green space.
Easy access to route 1 makes Rising Sun-Lebanon ideal for commuters.
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Mayfair offers ranch-style and split-level homes
Most homes in Mayfair were built throughout the 1960s and ‘70s. A mix of ranch-style and split-level houses sit along the neighborhood’s sidewalk-lined streets, and many homes feature brick or vinyl exteriors. Driveways offer plenty of off-street parking, and most properties have attached garages or carports. Tree-lined lots average under a quarter acre, and homebuyers will find fenced-in backyards with small patios or in-ground pools. Prices in Mayfair typically range from $245,000 to $310,000. The neighborhood is also home to the Dover Estates II apartment complex, and nearly 45% of residents in Mayfair are renters. Mayfair has an overall CAP Index Crime Score of 5 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4.
Wide streets and sidewalks make Mayfair very safe for walking.
Mid-century brick ranch homes make up some of the more modest options for buyers in Mayfair.
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Boating and fishing at Silver Lake Park
Residents are within walking distance of Mayfair Park. The pocket park has a playground and an open grassy field with plenty of room for outdoor activities. Less than 4 miles north is Silver Lake Park, which spans 182 acres and features a paved walking path, playground and several covered pavilions tucked alongside the shores of Silver Lake. Residents can obtain a boating permit from the City of Dover and access the park’s boat ramp, which accommodates kayaks, canoes and motorboats up to 18 feet long. Residents can compete in the annual Mayor’s Kayak and Canoe Regatta, which offers prizes to the first 100 people to finish. The lakefront is also a popular fishing spot where anglers frequently reel in largemouth bass. Doverama Bowling is less than a mile south along US 13, and the bowling alley has 32 lanes, an arcade and a pool table.
Cast a line in Silver Springs Park and enjoy the sun during the long summer days.
Silver Lake Park brings you plenty of nature just outside of the City.
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Dual enrollment program at Caesar Rodney High School
Mayfair is served by the Caesar Rodney School District, which Niche ranks as the best school district in Kent County. Kindergarteners can begin their education at the J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center, which earns a B-plus from Niche. W. Reily Brown Elementary School scores a B, while Fred Fifer III Middle School and Caesar Rodney High School both earn an A-minus. The high school offers a dual enrollment program through which teens can earn college credit from Delaware Technical Community College. Nearby private school options include the Capitol Baptist School, which operates out of Capitol Baptist Church and serves kindergarten through 12th grade.
Athletics take a big part in the student life at Caesar Rodney High School.
J. Ralph McIlvaine Early Childhood Center has been rated B+ overall by Niche.
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Fruit-themed festivities at the Wyoming Peach Festival
While Georgia is now known as the Peach State, Delaware was actually the country’s top peach-producing state throughout the 19th century. Mayfair is less than 3 miles from Fifer’s Farm Store & Kitchen, known for its fresh produce and fruit orchards where residents can pick peaches from July through August. The state’s rich agricultural history is celebrated each August at the Wyoming Peach Festival, which features live music, craft vendors and a peach-themed dessert contest. The festivities take place in the town of Wyoming, about 2 miles south of Mayfair and next to the Fifer Orchards.
There are numerous craft vendors set up for the Peach Festival.
Wyoming Park has a modern and well-maintained playground.
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Access to U.S. Route 13 and Delaware Route 1
US 13 runs north-south through the entire state of Delaware, and the thoroughfare also connects residents to Delaware Route 1. DE 1 leads about 40 miles south to Delaware’s beaches and 45 miles north to Wilmington Airport, where Avelo Airlines and American Airlines offer domestic flights. The Delaware Authority for Regional Transit provides local bus service to the neighborhood, traveling to destinations such as downtown Dover.
DART buses make stops in Mayfair, making travel around Dover a breeze.
Route 13 just outside of Rising Sun-Lebanon hosts many of the area's businesses.
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Shopping centers and restaurants along U.S. Route 13
While Mayfair is entirely residential, the neighborhood is less than a mile from a vibrant commercial corridor along US 13. The Rodney Village shopping center features stores like Harbor Freight Tools, Rodney Village Pharmacy and Dollar Tree. The complex also includes casual restaurants like Pizzeria and Taqueria Porto Bella, which serves New York-style pizza alongside traditional Mexican dishes. Just across the highway, the pastry case at Bavarian Bakery & Deli is filled with German treats and homemade breads. Trini Quizeen specializes in Caribbean flavors, while Touchdown is a local watering hole known for its pub grub, craft beer and weekly bingo nights. For groceries, Redner’s is about 2 miles south along the highway.
Stop in for a slice or some tacos at Porto Bellas Pizzeria and Mexican Restaurant.
Flyover Fun Park is in Mayfair and provides hours of entertainment.
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Proximity to the Dover Air Force Base
Mayfair is about 5 miles from Dover Air Force Base, Kent County's largest employer and home to over 6,000 Airmen. “Mayfair is more attractive to military families because it’s a straight shot to the base,” Rush says. The base is split between the 436th Airlift Wing, an active-duty unit known as the Eagle Wing, and the 512th Airlift Wing, a reserve unit known as the Liberty Wing. Locals gather at the base each May for the First State Airshow, which features local food trucks and a full day of aerial performances from civilian and military aircraft.
Streets in Mayfair are often shaded by old trees along yards.
Mayfair is a small community just outside of Dover, DE with a quiet suburban vibe.
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Parks in this Area
Schutte Park
Wyoming Park
Brecknock Park
Dover Street Park
Silver Lake Park
Mayfair Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mayfair
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mayfair Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mayfair, Dover sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Mayfair, Dover over the last 12 months is $310,500, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Beautifully renovated Ranch home in CR District. Gutted home with all NEW Flooring, Paint, Light Fixtures, Kitchen and Bathrooms. 3 Bedrooms 1.5 Baths. Close to all Dover has to offer and easy access to commuter routes. Don't miss your opportunity to view this home. Home being sold as is and Inspections are for Buyers informational purposes only.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
915
Median Age
37
Population Density
12 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,374
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$71,969
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.5%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
24.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
12.5%
% Population in Labor Force
69.4%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
38/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
27/ 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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