Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/29/2026
Listed
$324,900
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MLS
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Property Description
Opportunity awaits an imaginative business owner ready to bring their vision to life! This charming, quaint building offers the perfect setting for a coffee shop, small deli, or specialty eatery. Ideally located in beautiful historic downtown Dover, just steps from The Green, the property benefits from steady foot traffic and excellent visibility. Surrounded by attorney offices and professional services, the area provides a built-in customer base along with consistent street activity for maximum exposure. Set on a corner lot with classic brick sidewalks, this early 1800s building is full of character and potential. Enjoy the added charm and draw of seasonal downtown events that make this location even more appealing for both locals and visitors alike.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 408 S State St
General
- Price: $324,900
- Taxes: $1,459 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial Service
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DEKT2046556
- Updated: 4/29/2026
- Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago
Business
- Business Type: Restaurant/Bar
Interior
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Restrooms: 1
Parking
- Parking Type: Off Site
Location
- Area: Capital (30802)
- County: KENT
- Cross Streets: Loockerman St
- Driving Directions: Rt 13 to West on Loockerman St, left on State St, property on the right.
- Historic District: Yes
- City Limits: Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Wood Burn Stove, Other
- Heating Fuel: Wood
- Water Heater: Other
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electric Available, Water Available, Sewer Available
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
- Building Size: 1113
- Year Built: 1800
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Good
Unit Information
- # Tenants: Single
- Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 1, Unit 1, Unit 1, Unit 1
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 871
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 31.27 x 21.35
- Frontage Feet: 31
- Street/Road Desc.: Other
- Zoning: RG0
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $291.91
- Assessment Year: 2025
- City/TownTax: $432
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $1,027
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $174,800
- Tax Amount: $1,459
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 4401-000
Listed by The Watson Realty Group, LLC, Donna Watson and The Watson Realty Group, LLC, Jamie Watson
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— 408 S State St —
Donna Watson
The Watson Realty Group, LLC
Jamie Watson
The Watson Realty Group, LLC
Listing Office Email: jamie@thewatsonrealtygroup.com
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Schools
Schools serving 408 S State St
School District:Capital School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
South Dover Elementary School 955 South State Street, Dover, DE 19901 | K-4 | 0.6 mi |
Central Middle School, Dover, DE 211 Delaware Avenue, Dover, DE 19901 | 7-8 | 0.6 mi |
Dover High School One Dover High Drive, Dover, DE 19904 | 9-12 | 2.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
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Price & Sales History for 408 S State St
Tax History
Tax History for 408 S State St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$459
—
$174,800
1021%
2023
$459
3%
$15,600
—
2022
$444
4%
$15,600
—
2021
$428
4%
$15,600
—
2020
$413
18%
$15,600
—
2017
$350
-1%
$15,600
—
2016
$352
—
$15,600
—
2015
$351
-10%
$15,600
—
2019
$390
11%
$15,600
—
2014
$352
-1%
$15,600
—
2013
$357
—
$15,600
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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408 S State Street, Dover, DE 19901 (MLS# DEKT2046556) is a Commercial Service property. 408 S State Street is currently listed for $324,900 and was received on April 29, 2026. Want to learn more about 408 S State Street? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial Service real estate for sale in Dover? You can browse all Dover real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.