NOT LISTED FOR SALE

28 S Governors Ave Dover, DE 19904

Dover Area

Estimated Value: $159,597 - $228,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,168 Sq Ft
$171/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 7, 2026

Last sale price $140,000 $120 Per Sq Ft

Est. 43% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,197 / mo

97 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Central Heating
  • 4-minute walk to Constitution Park
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of May 2026

Property being sold AS-IS!! Welcome to this 2‐story, 3‐bedroom, 1‐bath home located in the heart of historic downtown Dover. With its convenient location just minutes from local shops, restaurants, parks, and government buildings, this property is ideal for anyone seeking walkable city living with classic Delaware charm. Property being sold AS-IS!! The listing agent has a financial interest in the property.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gilbert Myers

(302) 674-4255 grmyersjr@gmail.com Myers Realty Brokerage Phone: 3026744255 License #RB-0020472 Listed on: 01/09/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Sean Mccracken

(302) 659-1320 sean@lehaneteam.com RE/MAX Eagle Realty License #676409

RE/MAX Eagle Realty

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $708

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 3,790 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 26.50 x 144.00
  • Property is zoned RG1

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,168 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Basement
  • Dirt Floor

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4800-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number ED-05-07608-05-4800-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$708

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

3,790 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Dirt Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1168
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1168
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 128.00
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1168
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Dimensions: 26.50 x 144.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3790.00
  • Zoning: RG1
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 634.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 708.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: ED-05-07608-05-4800-000
  • Tax Lot: 4800-000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CAPITAL

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 1998
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$200,149
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Dover, DE

  • Lauri Brockson Real Estate Agent - Patterson-Schwartz-Newark

    Lauri Brockson

    Patterson-Schwartz-Newark

    (302) 268-9537

    178 Total Sales

    3 in Dover

    $248K - $310K Price Range

    Lauri Brockson
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  • Penny Hollis Real Estate Agent - Samson Properties

    Penny Hollis

    Samson Properties

    (667) 243-8212

    88 Total Sales

    12 in Dover

    $70K - $441K Price Range

    Penny Hollis
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  • Gilbert Myers Real Estate Agent - Myers Realty

    Gilbert Myers

    Myers Realty

    (302) 335-6747

    104 Total Sales

    36 in Dover

    $85K - $731K Price Range

    Gilbert Myers
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  • Lydia Ragonese Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Lydia Ragonese

    Compass

    (302) 240-4077

    68 Total Sales

    15 in Dover

    $71K - $388K Price Range

    Lydia Ragonese
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  • Anthony Sacco Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Associates

    Anthony Sacco

    RE/MAX Associates

    (302) 291-3509

    151 Total Sales

    1 in Dover

    $300,000 Price

    Anthony Sacco
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  • Neil Douen Real Estate Agent - EXP Realty, LLC

    Neil Douen

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (856) 351-4301

    164 Total Sales

    6 in Dover

    $220K - $350K Price Range

    Neil Douen
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$36,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/07/2026 05/07/26 Sold $140,000 -6.4% $120 / Sq Ft
04/16/2026 04/16/26 Pending -- -- --
04/14/2026 04/14/26 Price Changed $149,500 -0.3% $128 / Sq Ft
03/07/2026 03/07/26 Price Changed $150,000 -6.3% $128 / Sq Ft
01/28/2026 01/28/26 Price Changed $160,000 -3.0% $137 / Sq Ft
01/23/2026 01/23/26 Price Changed $165,000 -5.7% $141 / Sq Ft
01/09/2026 01/09/26 For Sale $175,000 -- $150 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2026 $1,044 $177,600 $37,900 $139,700
2025 $1,044 $177,600 $37,900 $139,700
2024 $1,008 $177,600 $37,900 $139,700
2023 $630 $21,400 $2,700 $18,700
2022 $609 $21,400 $2,700 $18,700
2021 $587 $21,400 $2,700 $18,700
2020 $567 $21,400 $2,700 $18,700
2019 $536 $21,400 $2,700 $18,700
2018 $489 $21,400 $2,700 $18,700
2017 $481 $21,400 $0 $0
2016 $483 $21,400 $0 $0
2015 -- $21,400 $0 $0
2014 -- $21,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Gilbert Myers Real Estate Agent - Myers Realty

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Gilbert Myers

    Myers Realty

    (302) 363-3950

    104 Total Sales

    Gilbert Myers
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  • Sean Mccracken Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Sean Mccracken

    RE/MAX

    (302) 218-7990

    147 Total Sales

    Sean Mccracken
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DEKT2043566

Bright MLS

APN: 2-05-07705-03-3100-000

Delaware Kent County Dover 19904

28 S Governors Ave, Dover, DE

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