Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/08/2026
Listed
$2,350
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MLS
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Property Description
Beautiful private and secluded 3 BR 2 B ranch on 1 + acre and what a find, all within the City of Dover. This beautiful ranch is so private you cannot see it from the road! All floors have been refinished, the kitchen and 2 bathrooms are all brand new and energy efficient windows have been installed. This incredible ranch is truly a one of a kind and a must see. The entire property is surrounded by trees yet has an expansive yard with new gravity septic, beautiful flooring, new kitchen, new appliances, new bathrooms, pocket doors and just incredible privacy. Plenty of storage can be found upstairs and there is even a full basement with an attached garage. Put this one on your tour today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1242 S Governors Ave
General
- Rent: $2,350
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DEKT2050408
- Updated: Today (9/8/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Rental Information
- Max. Lease (Mths): 12
- Min. Lease (Mths): 12
Interior
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Recessed Lighting
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate Plank
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 16
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Built In, Basement Garage, Garage - Front Entry, Oversized
Location
- Area: Capital (30802)
- County: KENT
- Building Name: NONE
- Driving Directions: North on South Governors to 1242 South Governors. Take driveway on left and follow back to end. ***Note***you cannot see the house from the road but it is behind Care First Dental office business. Lockbox is Kent Couty Sentrilock and is on railing to right of steps.
- Direction Faces: East
School Information
- School District: Capital
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Gravity Sept Fld
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Sump Pump, Garage Access, Interior Access
- Foundation: Block
- Walls/Ceilings: Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings, Dry Wall, Vaulte
- Windows: Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Screens
- Doors: Sliding Glass, Storm
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 2,552
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,276 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,276 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1959
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Excellent
Lot Features
- Property View: Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 1
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 43,560
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 1.00 x 0.00
- Zoning: RS1
- Lot Description: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Level, Not In Development, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Sloping, Unrestricted
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1.84
- Application Fee: $55
- Security Deposit: $2,350
- Pre-Paid Lst Mth Rnt: $1
- Tenant Pays: Utilities - All, Snow Removal, Lawn/Tree/Shrub Care
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Other
- Inclusions: All appliances
Listed by Iron Valley Real Estate Premier, David Alexander
Schools
Schools serving 1242 S Governors Ave
School District:Capital School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
South Dover Elementary School 955 South State Street, Dover, DE 19901 | K-4 | 1 mi |
Central Middle School, Dover, DE 211 Delaware Avenue, Dover, DE 19901 | 7-8 | 1.9 mi |
Dover High School One Dover High Drive, Dover, DE 19904 | 9-12 | 2.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price History for 1242 S Governors Ave
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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 12 days ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 1,558Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 5 days ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 2,072Sq. Ft.
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- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 14 hours ago
- 3Beds
- 2Total Baths
- 996Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 5 days ago
- 4Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 2,396Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 4 days ago
- 4Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 2,494Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 10 hours ago
- 2Beds
- 1Total Bath
- 1,500Sq. Ft.
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- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 4 days ago
- 4Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 1,975Sq. Ft.
Listed by Dipak Bhatta (757) 287-8882
- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 2 days ago
- 3Beds
- 4Total Baths
- 2,550Sq. Ft.
- Single Family
- Active
- Updated 13 hours ago
- 3Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 1,936Sq. Ft.
- Townhouse
- Active
- Updated 15 hours ago
- 3Beds
- 3Total Baths
- 2,365Sq. Ft.
1242 S Governors Avenue, Dover, DE 19904 (MLS# DEKT2050408) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1242 S Governors Avenue is currently listed for rent at $2,350 and was received on September 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 1242 S Governors Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other real estate for sale or rent in Dover? You can browse all Dover rentals or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.