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Property Description
Welcome to the heart of Delaware-beautiful, historic Downtown Dover! 914 South State Street, a three-bedroom, one-bath Cape Cod home, is ready for its new owners! This charming residence has been beautifully and thoughtfully updated, preserving its historic charm while incorporating many modern touches. You'll love being within walking distance to downtown Dover and the Green, where you can enjoy locally owned shops, parades, festivals, restaurants, coffee shops, and more. Medical facilities, schools, gyms, and numerous other conveniences are also just a short walk away. Inside, you'll find the original hardwood floors that have been expertly refinished, fresh and crisp paint throughout, a fully renovated kitchen, and bathroom! The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, new cabinets, and luxury vinyl tile. Meals can be enjoyed at the peninsula or in the dining area, which offers ample space for a dining table and chairs. Two spacious bedrooms have refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint, and new lighting. The full bathroom has been completely renovated with a new tub/shower combo, sleek ceramic tile surround, new vanity, toilet, lighting, and luxury vinyl tile floors. Upstairs, you'll find an expansive, private third bedroom that also has space that can be used as a sitting area, a home office, or exercise equipment. The full unfinished basement, with both outside and interior access, offers a blank slate for your customization. Enjoy mornings and evenings relaxing on the front porch! All new sidewalks and landscaping have been installed. Recent updates include a new roof, new appliances and fixtures, paint, refinished hardwood floors, luxury vinyl tile, new lighting, and much more! This gem is perfect as a starter home or as a downsizing option. Conveniently located near Dover Air Force Base, Bayhealth hospital and medical centers, cities, beaches, airports, shopping, excellent restaurants, state parks, schools, and universities-the list goes on! Taxes, square footage, and room sizes are estimates. Buyers should perform their due diligence.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 914 S State St
General
- Sold For: $280,000
- Taxes: $1,278 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DEKT2040180
- Added to Site: 148 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 1
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks
Parking
- Total Spaces: 8
- Parking Type: Driveway
Location
- Area: Capital (30802)
- County: KENT
- Building Name: NONE
- Driving Directions: South on RT 13, right on S State Street, left on Wyoming Ave, first right on alley to back of home. The driveway is at the back of the home.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Capital
- Elementary School: Fairview
- Middle School: Dover
- High School: Dover H.S.
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Side Entrance, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,329
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,329 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,329 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1948
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent, Very Good
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,320
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 50.00 x 166.40
- Zoning: R8
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $218.13
- Assessment Year: 2024
- School Tax: $1,051
- City/TownTax: $586
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $124
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $217,400
- Tax Amount: $1,278
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1329
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Staging Items, personal property, washer, dryer
- Inclusions: Kitchen appliances
- Lot Number: 5600-000
Listed by Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware, Karyn R. Stant
Sold by Burns & Ellis Realtors, Jenna A LaFermine
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Schools
Schools serving 914 S State St
School District:Capital School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
South Dover Elementary School 955 South State Street, Dover, DE 19901 | K-4 | 0.4 mi |
William Henry Middle School 65 Carver Road, Dover, DE 19904 | 5-6 | 1.5 mi |
Central Middle School, Dover, DE 211 Delaware Avenue, Dover, DE 19901 | 7-8 | 1.4 mi |
Dover High School One Dover High Drive, Dover, DE 19904 | 9-12 | 2.9 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 914 S State St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/30/2025
Sold
$280,000
-3.41%
MLS
9/04/2025
Price Reduced
$289,900
-3.27%
MLS
8/21/2025
Listed
$299,700
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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.
914 S State Street, Dover, DE 19901 (MLS# DEKT2040180) is a Single Family property that was sold at $280,000 on December 30, 2025. Want to learn more about 914 S State Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Dover? You can browse all Dover real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

