$195,000
SOLD DEC 5, 2025

40 Lotus St Dover, DE 19901

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
0.27 Acres

Recently Sold

$108 Per Sq Ft

22% Below List Price

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of December 2025

Incredible opportunity to take on a project in one of the City of Dover's most sought after communities of Morris Estates! This adorable colonial style home built in 1935 offers incredible opportunity for invest or to create a dream home with character and charm. The classic exterior and has beautiful mature trees, a large rear yard fenced with a rear deck with plenty of room to enjoy the outdoors. Inside, the staircase offers character and charm, and the spacious layout offers endless potential. A main floor space with closet can be used as a den or bedroom, and upstairs, two massive bedrooms share a full hall bathroom. A walk-up attic is offer convenience just off the primary bedroom. This home is seeking the right buyer to bring it to life, don't miss the opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Megan Aitken

(302) 528-9124 Meganaitken@kw.com Keller Williams Realty License #RE0020721 Listed on: 09/18/2025

Keller Williams Realty

Co-Listed By

Julianna Nikituk

(302) 437-4953 juliannanikituk@kw.com Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sebastian Orejuela-Cardenas

(302) 401-7605 so@madisonrealestateinc.com English Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,557

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75.00 x 158.00
  • Property is zoned R8

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Geothermal Heating and Cooling
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Morris Ests Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6800-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number ED-05-07717-04-6800-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,557

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: SEE EXCLUSIONS SHEET.
  • Inclusions: SEE INCLUSIONS SHEET.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 1800
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1800
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 127.78
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1800
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Geothermal
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Previous Twelve Months Electric Expense: 1704.00
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Previous Twelve Months: 144.00
  • Water Source: Community

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: 0.27
  • Lot Dimensions: 75.00 x 158.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 11892.00
  • Zoning: R8
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1394.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1557.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: ED-05-07717-04-6800-000
  • Tax Lot: 6800-000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CAPITAL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 18, 2025
Closed on
Dec 5, 2025
Sold by
Auld Carole C and Schoen Denise
Bought by
Gelyn Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Megan Aitken
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sebastian Orejuela-Cardenas
English Realty
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$195,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-22%
Views
296

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
236.95%
Original Mortgage
$195,000
Outstanding Balance
$195,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$36,150

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2006
Sold by
Auld Gary E
Bought by
Auld Carole C
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 $195,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $195,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/05/2025 12/05/25 Sold $195,000 -15.2% $108 / Sq Ft
11/01/2025 11/01/25 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2025 10/03/25 Price Changed $230,000 -8.0% $128 / Sq Ft
09/18/2025 09/18/25 For Sale $250,000 -- $139 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $1,044 $262,800 $89,600 $173,200
2024 $992 $262,800 $89,600 $173,200
2023 $552 $31,900 $9,800 $22,100
2022 $527 $31,900 $9,800 $22,100
2021 $510 $31,900 $9,800 $22,100
2020 $495 $31,900 $9,800 $22,100
2019 $472 $31,900 $9,800 $22,100
2018 $437 $31,900 $9,800 $22,100
2017 $430 $31,900 $0 $0
2016 $431 $31,900 $0 $0
2015 $430 $31,900 $0 $0
2014 $430 $31,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DEKT2040832

Bright MLS

APN: 2-05-07717-04-6800-000