$425,000
PENDING

727 N Governors Ave Dover, DE 19904

Dover Area

Estimated payment $2,582/month

Total Views 666
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,252 Sq Ft
$189 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

About This Home

This beautiful home is located in Olde Dover near Silver Lake, and is situated on a beautifully landscaped double lot. As you enter the home you are greeted with the glow of hardwood floors throughout the living room and dining room. The living room is accented with a fireplace and arched doorways. The dining room is inviting all to enjoy formal and informal living with the charm of a built in corner cabinet and a view to the lovely backyard bringing the outside in. The kitchen has all the components you need to cook up a great meal with plenty of cabinet space and hard surface counter tops. The breakfast nook is perfect for small meals and a quick cup of coffee. The family room is easily accessed from the living room and the kitchen. This spacious room with the beautiful windows bringing the sunshine in, the built-ins for your collection of books and pictures is so warm and cozy all to enjoy the gas fireplace in cool weather and access to the patio and deck through the double sliding glass doors to enjoy the outdoors. The patio has an automated awning to shade you on the warmer days. The large deck has plenty of space for cooking outdoors and entertaining. To expand your outdoor enjoyment is a lovely three season porch with access to the deck. There is no limit to the outdoor areas to enjoy the lovely backyard. The primary bedroom is on the first level and has double closets and a trey ceiling to add a lovely accent to the room. The primary bathroom has a double vanity and a large jetted tub/ shower. The second bedroom is nicely sized and is on the first level. There are two separate stairways that lead to the upstairs with a third large bedroom to include two closets and a second full bath. A bonus area and a separate additional room with closet could be used as a fourth bedroom, office, or workout room, or any number of possibilities. There is a large mudroom/laundry area with cabinets and countertops for folding laundry and space for an additional refrigerator, wine cooler, or freezer. The full basement offers additional storage and has bilco doors leading outside. Don't miss the opportunity to own this unique property for complete enjoyment inside and out, and location, location, location that is unbeatable!

Listing Agent

Becky Curry

(302) 674-4220 info@burnsandellis.com Burns & Ellis Realtors Brokerage Phone: 3026744220 License #R3-0012553 Listed on: 07/17/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,188

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 14,810 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 150
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned R8

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 2,252 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Bay Window
  • Sliding Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Partial Basement
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Awning

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Water Treatment System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Conditioner is Owned
  • Municipal Trash
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Olde Dover Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2-05-06716-02-7000-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,188

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0.34 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Kitchen appliances, washer, dryer, irrigation, canopy, shed
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Curved Staircase, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Sprinkler System, Water Treat System, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Window Features: Skylights, Bay/Bow
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas/Propane, Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Sliding Glass, Storm
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partial, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2252
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2252
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 188.72
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2252
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s), Shed
  • Construction Materials: Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Lawn Sprinkler, Outbuilding(s), Sidewalks
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Vinyl
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 X 150
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 14810.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Enclosed
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Zoning: R8
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3187.95
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2-05-06716-02-7000-000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CAPITAL

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Home Values in the Area

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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 $1,788 $304,300 $100,400 $203,900
2024 $1,727 $304,300 $100,400 $203,900
2023 $1,881 $63,900 $27,000 $36,900
2022 $1,319 $63,900 $27,000 $36,900
2021 $1,352 $63,900 $27,000 $36,900
2020 $1,292 $63,900 $27,000 $36,900
2019 $1,199 $63,900 $27,000 $36,900
2018 $1,060 $63,900 $27,000 $36,900
2017 $1,035 $63,900 $0 $0
2016 $941 $63,900 $0 $0
2015 $929 $63,900 $0 $0
2014 $943 $63,900 $0 $0
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/25/2026 07/25/26 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2026 07/17/26 For Sale $425,000 +25.4% $189 / Sq Ft
01/26/2023 01/26/23 Sold $339,000 0.0% $131 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/23/2022 12/23/22 Pending -- -- --
12/02/2022 12/02/22 For Sale $339,000 -- $131 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $339,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $124,600 --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $35,000 Credit Line Revolving
Open $305,100 New Conventional
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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DEKT2048500

Bright MLS

APN: 2-05-06716-02-7000-000

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