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Property Description
Charming Duplex in Downtown Dover, DE - Built in 1920. Discover a piece of history with this well-maintained duplex, located in the heart of Downtown Dover. Built in 1920, this charming two-unit property blends historic character with modern convenience, making it an ideal investment or owner-occupied property. The property is fully rented and provides consistent cash-flow and is ideally situated near shopping, restaurants, healthcare and public transportation. Schedule your tour today! Co-seller is a DE Licensed Real Estate Broker.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 428 S Governors Ave
General
- Sold For: $220,000
- Taxes: $1,297 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Duplex
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DEKT2033362
- Added to Site: 417 day(s) ago
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street, Driveway
Location
- Area: Capital (30802)
- County: Kent
- Development Name: Olde Dover
- Subdivision: Olde Dover
- Building Name: NONE
- Driving Directions: Cross st is W Water St
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Capital
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Square Feet: 1,824
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,824 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,824 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1920
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Average
Unit Information
- Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 2
- 2 Bedroom Units: 2
Unit 1
- Unit Description: Unit 1
Unit 2
- Unit Description: Unit 2
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 5,300
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 50.00 x 140.00
- Zoning: C2A
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $131.52
- Assessment Year: 2024
- School Tax: $1,095
- City/TownTax: $696
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $129
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $226,500
- Tax Amount: $1,297
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1824
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 2300-000
Listed by RE/MAX Eagle Realty, Stephanie S Lehane
Sold by Whitehead Real Estate Exec., Austin Whitehead
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Schools
Schools serving 428 S Governors Ave
School District:Capital School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
South Dover Elementary School 955 South State Street, Dover, DE 19901 | K-4 | 0.6 mi |
William Henry Middle School 65 Carver Road, Dover, DE 19904 | 5-6 | 0.9 mi |
Central Middle School, Dover, DE 211 Delaware Avenue, Dover, DE 19901 | 7-8 | 0.7 mi |
Dover High School One Dover High Drive, Dover, DE 19904 | 9-12 | 2.6 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 428 S Governors Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/22/2025
Sold
$220,000
-8.3%
MLS
2/13/2025
Price Reduced
$239,900
-4%
MLS
11/25/2024
Listed
$249,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
428 S Governors Avenue, Dover, DE 19904 (MLS# DEKT2033362) is a Duplex property that was sold at $220,000 on August 22, 2025. Want to learn more about 428 S Governors Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Duplex real estate for sale in Dover? You can browse all Dover real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

