$280,000
SOLD DEC 19, 2025

281 Kesselring Ave Dover, DE 19904

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,550 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$181 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Caesar Rodney High School Rated A-

About This Home

As of December 2025

Welcome to 281 Kesselring Ave!
An incredible opportunity in the highly sought after Caesar Rodney School District. This 3-bed 2 bath detached home offers over 1,500 sq ft of living space, an unfinished basement and a beautiful backyard perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Lovingly cared for by the same owner for more than 40 years, this home provides the chance for its next owner to add their own style and enhancements to bring it into a more modern era while building immediate and long-term equity. Hardwood floors shine throughout the bedrooms, and additional hardwood lies preserved beneath the carpeted areas. Major value is already in place with a roof replaced in 2013, a Water Heater in 2017, and a Furnace in 2020. Located within walking distance to both the primary and high schools, and set in a well established neighborhood known for convenience and charm, this property is ideal for anyone looking for a solid home with immense potential at a great price point. A rare opportunity to create something truly your own in one of the area’s most desirable locations.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ingram Foster

(302) 734-4414 ifosterbrg@gmail.com Bryan Realty Group License #RS0036412 Listed on: 11/14/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Roderley Adjocy

(302) 402-3046 de.broker@samsonproperties.net Samson Properties of DE, LLC License #5018240

Samson Properties of DE, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,663

Year Built

  • Built in 1964

Lot Details

  • 8,015 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 68.91 x 104.34
  • Property is zoned R8

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,550 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • 2 Driveway Spaces

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mayfair Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2200-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number ED-05-08512-01-2200-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,663

Year Built

Built in 1964

Lot Details

8,015 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: 1964
  • 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: Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1550
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1550
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 180.65
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1550
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Combination
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • 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

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 68.91 x 104.34
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8015.00
  • Zoning: R8
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 793.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1663.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: ED-05-08512-01-2200-000
  • Tax Lot: 2200-000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CAESAR RODNEY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 14, 2025
Closed on
Dec 19, 2025
Sold by
Franceschini James A and Franceshini Helen E
Bought by
Paul Lumenie
Seller's Agent
Ingram Foster
Bryan Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Roderley Adjocy
Samson Properties of DE, LLC
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$280,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.82%
Views
47

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-9.33%
Original Mortgage
$268,800
Outstanding Balance
$268,290
Interest Rate
6.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$5,202
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $280,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $268,800 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/19/2025 12/19/25 Sold $280,000 0.0% $181 / Sq Ft
12/12/2025 12/12/25 Price Changed $280,000 +1.8% $181 / Sq Ft
11/20/2025 11/20/25 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2025 11/14/25 For Sale $275,000 -- $177 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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
2025 $578 $237,200 $89,100 $148,100
2024 $574 $237,200 $89,100 $148,100
2023 $563 $36,600 $9,600 $27,000
2022 $526 $36,600 $9,600 $27,000
2021 $522 $36,600 $9,600 $27,000
2020 $515 $36,600 $9,600 $27,000
2019 $498 $36,600 $9,600 $27,000
2018 $483 $36,600 $9,600 $27,000
2017 $471 $36,600 $0 $0
2016 $463 $36,600 $0 $0
2015 $400 $36,600 $0 $0
2014 $398 $36,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DEKT2042324

Bright MLS

APN: 2-05-08512-01-2200-000

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