56 S Governors Avenue, Dover, DE 19904 - Photo 1

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$310,000

Sold
Closed
Triplex
1,820 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

More Photos Coming Soon. 3 Unit Property in Dover, excellent opportunity for positive cash flow. 1 unit renovated in 2025, cosmetic updates to second unit 2025, 3rd unit is occupied and could use some updates when and if the long term tenant ever moves. Utilities other than water / sewer are separately metered. Excellent rental history. Newer / new furnaces and heating, newer / new hot water heaters. Off street parking available behind the property (curb cut and stone access exists). Excellent opportunity for an investor to realize significant positive cash flow with little effort.

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Full Property Details for 56 S Governors Ave

General

Sold For: $310,000
Taxes: $1,194 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Triplex
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: DEKT2040220
Added to Site: 133 day(s) ago

Parking

Parking Type: Off Street, On Street

Location

Area: Capital (30802)
County: Kent
Building Name: NONE
Driving Directions: Corner of S. Governors Ave and Reed Street
City Limits: Yes

School Information

School District: Capital

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air, Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas, Electric
Water Heater: Natural Gas, Electric

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Contemporary
Architectural Style: Contemporary
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Stories/Levels: 0
Square Feet: 1,820
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 1,820 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 1,820 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1910
Year Built Source: Assessor

Unit Information

1 Bedroom Units: 3

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,877
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 33.00 x 117.75
Zoning: RG1

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $173.08
Assessment Year: 2024
School Tax: $1,008
City/TownTax: $568
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax: $119
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $208,600
Tax Amount: $1,194
Tax Year: 2024
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1820

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 4200-000

Listed and Sold by Phoenix Real Estate, Michael R. Davis and Phoenix Real Estate, Owen Xaiver Prescott Davis

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Schools

Schools serving 56 S Governors Ave

School District:Capital School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Booker T. Washington Elementary School 901 Forest Street, Dover, DE 19904	K-4	0.6 mi
William Henry Middle School 65 Carver Road, Dover, DE 19904	5-6	0.7 mi
Central Middle School, Dover, DE 211 Delaware Avenue, Dover, DE 19901	7-8	0.4 mi
Dover High School One Dover High Drive, Dover, DE 19904	9-12	2.5 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 56 S Governors Ave

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/24/2025

Sold

$310,000

-1.59%

MLS

9/05/2025

Listed

$315,000

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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.

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