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Property Description
Solid brick end unit townhome in convenient Elsmere location. Located in the Red Clay Consolidated School District, the home is close to Wilmington, Prices Corner, major roads, parks the VA hosptial New Castle Co. Airport and nearby shopping, The home features hardwood flooring, a newer roof, full basement, gas utilities, comfortable front porch, rear patio and large fenced in rear yard. An alley around the back provides additional access to parking or the rear yard. The house does need updating but offers the chance for sweat equity.  Plan to see it today! Property to be sold AS-IS through short sale, subject to bank approval.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1036 Dover Ave
General
- Price: $180,000
- Taxes: $1,623 (2024)
- Status: Under Contract
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DENC2085804
- Updated: 1/15/2026
- Added to Site: 175 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Parking
- Parking Type: Off Street
Location
- Area: Elsmere/Newport/Pike Creek (30903)
- County: NEW CASTLE
- Subdivision: ELSMERE GARDENS
- Driving Directions: From Kirkwood Highway turn onto Tamarack Ave. go all the way back to left on Dover Ave. Property is on the right.
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Red Clay Consolidated
- Elementary School: Austin D. Baltz
- High School: Thomas McKean
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Block
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,225
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,225 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,225 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1944
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,485
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 30.00 x 113.40
- Zoning: 19R2
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $146.94
- Assessment Year: 2024
- School Tax: $1,037
- City/TownTax: $435
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $151
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $38,700
- Tax Amount: $1,623
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1225
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Lot Number: 317
Listed by RE/MAX Associates, Joseph S Kreisher Jr.
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Schools
Schools serving 1036 Dover Ave
School District:Red Clay Consolidated School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School 1500 Spruce Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805 | PK-5 | 0.6 mi |
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School 3130 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE 19807 | 6-8 | 2.4 mi |
McKean (Thomas) High School 301 McKennans Church Road, Wilmington, DE 19808 | 8-12 | 4 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 1036 Dover Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/19/2025
Price Reduced
$180,000
-16.28%
MLS
11/22/2025
Price Reduced
$214,998
-2.27%
MLS
9/29/2025
Price Reduced
$219,998
-4.35%
MLS
9/15/2025
Price Reduced
$229,998
-4.13%
MLS
7/25/2025
Listed
$239,900
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1036 Dover Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$1,269
15%
$38,700
—
2023
$1,106
—
$38,700
—
2022
$1,106
3%
$38,700
—
2021
$1,075
-1%
$38,700
—
2020
$1,082
-1%
$38,700
—
2017
$1,090
5%
$38,700
—
2016
$1,035
-5%
$38,700
—
2019
$1,091
19%
$38,700
5%
2015
$918
9%
$37,000
—
2014
$839
2%
$37,000
—
2013
$826
—
$37,000
—
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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1036 Dover Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19805 (MLS# DENC2085804) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 1036 Dover Avenue is currently listed for $180,000 and was received on July 25, 2025. Want to learn more about 1036 Dover Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Wilmington? You can browse all Wilmington real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

