NOT LISTED FOR SALE

400 N Governors Ave Dover, DE 19904

Estimated Value: $232,000 - $297,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,553 Sq Ft
$172/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 31, 2015

Last sale price $100,000 $64 Per Sq Ft

Est. 167% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,547 / mo

171 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of July 2015

Diamond in the Rough!! Great rancher that needs some elbow grease, it features 3 bed rooms 2 full baths, some hardwood flooring, large laundry room with lots of cabinet space, a formal dining room. The family room in the basement has a wood burning fireplace, Enjoy summer days or evenings in the sunroom or sitting on the rear deck. Rear alley entrance to access the detached 1 car garage. This home is a short sale. (AGENT: BEST SHOWING TIMES ARE AFTER 1PM M-F and WEEKENDS ARE FLEXIBLE)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Waters

(302) 678-4300 steve@delawarerealestate.com RE/MAX Horizons Listed on: 11/11/2014

RE/MAX Horizons

Last Buyer's Agent

Karen Waters

(302) 678-4300 steve@delawarerealestate.com RE/MAX Horizons Listed on: 11/11/2014

RE/MAX Horizons

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 18,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 120x150
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is in below average condition
  • Property is zoned RG1

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,553 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Eat-In Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Dover Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2400-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number ED-05-06720-03-2400-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0.41 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Refrigerator /Washer/Dryer Basement Refrigerator
  • Inclusions: Electric Range, Dishwasher
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Special Features: 4108
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1553
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1553
  • Net Sq Ft: 1553.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 80.49
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1553
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Street
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.41
  • Lot Dimensions: 120X150
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 18000.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Below Average
  • Zoning: RG1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2432564
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1695.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: ED-05-06720-03-2400-000
  • Tax Lot: 2400-000
  • Tax Year: 2014

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CAPITAL

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$267,336

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 11, 2014
Closed on
Jul 31, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Karen Waters
RE/MAX Horizons
Buyer's Agent
Karen Waters
RE/MAX Horizons
List Price
$155,000
Sold Price
$100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$55,000
-35.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.40%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
$100,000 None Available
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/31/2015 07/31/15 Sold $100,000 -20.0% $64 / Sq Ft
05/01/2015 05/01/15 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2015 02/12/15 Price Changed $125,000 -9.4% $80 / Sq Ft
12/03/2014 12/03/14 Price Changed $138,000 -11.0% $89 / Sq Ft
11/11/2014 11/11/14 For Sale $155,000 -- $100 / 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
2025 $1,336 $227,400 $49,100 $178,300
2024 $1,291 $227,400 $49,100 $178,300
2023 $1,295 $44,000 $10,000 $34,000
2022 $1,289 $45,300 $10,000 $35,300
2021 $1,242 $45,300 $10,000 $35,300
2020 $1,199 $45,300 $10,000 $35,300
2019 $1,134 $45,300 $10,000 $35,300
2018 $1,035 $45,300 $10,000 $35,300
2017 $1,018 $45,300 $0 $0
2016 $1,021 $45,300 $0 $0
2015 -- $45,300 $0 $0
2014 $1,923 $45,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Karen Waters

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Karen Waters

    RE/MAX

    (302) 233-3608

    108 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003148974

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APN: 2-05-06720-03-2400-000

Delaware Kent County Dover 19904

400 N Governors Ave, Dover, DE

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