NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 S Governors Ave Dover, DE 19901

Downtown Dover Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $87,000 - $194,959

1 Bed
1 Bath
960 Sq Ft
$160/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 08, 2023

Last sale price $45,000 $47 Per Sq Ft

Est. 242% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $872/month

63 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • 4-minute walk to Constitution Park
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of November 2023

Just reduced for a quick sale! INVESTOR ALERT! LOCATION! LOCATION! If you are an investor looking for the perfect fix and flip or rental property then look no further. As you walk in the front door you will notice the good sized living room. Walking through you have a full size kitchen. To the right you have under the stairs storage. The back room holds the laundry room, cellar entrance and extra storage space. Moving upstairs you will find a full bath and a huge bedroom. This home is located in a prime downtown location on the corner of Governors ave and division st. This is a cash only sale.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Samantha Laureta

Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware License #RS-0025261 Listed on: 08/24/2023

Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware

Co-Listed By

John Maxwell

Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware

Last Buyer's Agent

Sean Mccracken

RE/MAX Eagle Realty

RE/MAX Eagle Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 3,300 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 21.88 x 151.50
  • Property is zoned RG1

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 960 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 2500-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number ED-05-07705-03-2500-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2023-08-25
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Total Sq Ft: 960
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 960
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 62.50
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 960
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 8

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum 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: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: CAPITAL
  • School District Key: 300200396888
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Dimensions: 21.88 x 151.50
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 3300.00
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RG1
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 364.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 704.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: ED-05-07705-03-2500-000
  • Tax Lot: 2500-000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 960
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 11/08/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CAPITAL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2023
Closed on
Nov 8, 2023
Sold by
Proudford Marc V
Bought by
South State Property Foundation Llc
Seller's Agent
Samantha Laureta
Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware
Buyer's Agent
Sean Mccracken
RE/MAX Eagle Realty
List Price
$84,000
Sold Price
$45,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-46.43%
Total Days on Market
63
Views
298
Current Estimated Value
$153,740

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$108,740
Avg. Annual Appreciation
115.52%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1986
Bought by
Proudford Marc
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
South State Property Foundation Llc $45,000 None Listed On Document
Proudford Marc $25,700 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/08/2023 11/08/23 Sold $45,000 -25.0% $47 / Sq Ft
10/26/2023 10/26/23 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2023 10/09/23 Price Changed $60,000 -7.7% $63 / Sq Ft
09/24/2023 09/24/23 Price Changed $65,000 -7.1% $68 / Sq Ft
09/06/2023 09/06/23 Price Changed $70,000 -12.4% $73 / Sq Ft
08/30/2023 08/30/23 Price Changed $79,900 -4.9% $83 / Sq Ft
08/24/2023 08/24/23 For Sale $84,000 -- $88 / 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
2024 $674 $118,700 $36,000 $82,700
2023 $421 $14,300 $2,300 $12,000
2022 $407 $14,300 $2,300 $12,000
2021 $392 $14,300 $2,300 $12,000
2020 $379 $14,300 $2,300 $12,000
2019 $358 $14,300 $2,300 $12,000
2018 $327 $14,300 $2,300 $12,000
2017 $330 $14,700 $0 $0
2016 $331 $14,700 $0 $0
2015 -- $14,700 $0 $0
2014 -- $14,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Samantha Laureta

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Samantha Laureta

    Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware

    (302) 387-5242

    6 in this area

    95 Total Sales

    Samantha Laureta
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  • John Maxwell

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    John Maxwell

    Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware

    (302) 270-6967

    3 in this area

    75 Total Sales

    John Maxwell
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  • Sean Mccracken

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Sean Mccracken

    RE/MAX

    (302) 218-7990

    3 in this area

    156 Total Sales

    Sean Mccracken
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DEKT2022120

Bright MLS

APN: 2-05-07705-03-2500-000

Delaware Kent County Dover 19901 Downtown Dover

8 S Governors Ave, Dover, DE

This home is located at 8 S Governors Ave, Dover, DE 19901 since 24 August 2023 and is currently estimated at $153,740, approximately $160 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 8 S Governors Ave is a home located in Kent County with nearby schools including Booker T. Washington Elementary School, Central Middle School, and William Henry Middle School.

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