127 Roosevelt Ave, Dover, DE 19901
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FOR SALE

$235,000

Original price: $236,000
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 880 sqft

127 Roosevelt Ave, Dover, DE 19901

Est. Mortgage $1,417/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1950
$267/sqft
Open Parking

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 127 Roosevelt Ave.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

What's unique:Nice-sized lot
Welcome to 127 Roosevelt Ave in Dover, DE! This cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is full of charm and opportunity. Nestled in a convenient location close to shopping, dining, and everyday essentials, it offers comfortable living with practical appeal. The nice-sized lot provides room to relax outdoors, expand, or add value over time. Whether you’re looking for an affordable primary residence or a solid investment property, this home checks all the boxes. A great opportunity you won’t want to miss!
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Stephanie Price, (302) 448-6000
First Coast Realty LLC, (302) 448-6000
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DEKT2047924
Also Listed on Bright MLS.

Home Details for 127 Roosevelt Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 880 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Water HeaterLaundry: Hookup
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ductless,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: 2+ Access Exits
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: Crawl SpaceNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 880 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 104

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Cottage
Building
Building Name: None AvailableConstruction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: ExcellentParcel Number: ED0507718027100000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $235,000Price Per Sqft: $267
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Immediate

Active Status

MLS Status: ACTIVE

Location

Direction & Address
City: DOVERCommunity: None Available
School Information
Elementary School District: CapitalJr High / Middle School District: CapitalHigh School District: Capital

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: DEKT2047924

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 880 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7710 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: DEKT2047924Above Grade Unfinished Area: 880

Additional Information

Source Internet Consumer Comment: NSource Internet Automated Valuation Display: YSource Internet Entire Listing Display: YSource Internet Address Display: Y

Around this home

What Locals Say about Dover

At least 360 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 50 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 46 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 45 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 42 % Say there's wildlife

  • 40 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 23 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Gg2fgxvwvk
    "Great for raising a family. Neighbors are friendly and helpful. Access to anything you want. Must have a car though. "
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  • Adrienne Brooks
    "North area is quiet and welcoming. Very safe. Good area to raise kids in. I would recommend this area to people with children. "
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  • Stephanie Q
    "There are no community events. Nothing goes on in here but constant noise! Can’t wait to move out of here."
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  • Leighann.gosney
    "Affordable cost of living meets above average schools and good quality of life. I’ve lived here for 10 years and find it an excellent town to raise a family. "
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  • TD
    "There is a local park which is nice and maintained. Plenty of shops within a very short driving distance and restaurants. Nice school district of my kids can play outside safely"
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  • Trulia User
    "i like feeling fairly safe while walking my dog, though i do wish there were sidewalks. there are no sidewalks. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It is very quiet and safe. There are speed bumps along the main road throughout the neighborhood. Also very diverse. The people are friendly for the most part. I do wish we had side walks though. and i do wish there were more children to trick or treat during halloween. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Very violent community and is not pet friendly . No one owns a pet in the apartment complex so it would likely be an bad option for a pet owner ! "
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  • Trulia User
    "there are alot of families and kids. also a local park. it also has a nice shopping center. very friendly neighborhood"
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s very easy to get in and out of the neighborhood. White Oak rd can be busy closer to 13 but this far back is great. Very close to Route 1 and lots of back road to drive to clear your mind when needed. Also still close to shopping, main road and highways, and Dover AFB."
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  • Kirsten L.
    "Friendly with mixed races and people’s ages dog friendly. Food stores pharmacies and parks close "
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  • Trulia User
    "the high school is one of the best if not the best in the country it's the only high school that offers 13 diffrent pathways"
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  • Melissa L.
    "I walk my dogs at all times & see many other dog owners walking around too. there's also parks & places for the dogs to play all around town."
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  • Daurillo122691
    "It’s mostly a positive place for pets, but there are a few owners who struggle to keep their animals on leases and others that allow their pets to bark or be loud for long periods of time."
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  • Samantha J.
    "Dover is a city just like any other good and bad areas. Though small still homey feeling. I prefer more out west of Dover more of a rural feeling"
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  • Shaylalmoses
    "Not much space or area to walk a dog. Dogs must remain on a leash. Please pickup the dog waste and place a bag."
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  • James F.
    "I’m indifferent about Dover. I’m conflicted about how I feel about this city. The crime has increased just like most densely populated areas. There are positive aspects but they don’t outweigh the negative. "
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  • Carolbaker57
    "There are a lot of places to walk your dog and there are a lot of street lights if you want to walk your dog in the evening "
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  • Carolbaker57
    "There are a lot of good schools in Dover. There are also a lot of downtown activities held in the city center at the “green”. There isn’t a lot of crime in my neighborhood either. "
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  • Dscottbouley
    "Local network, downtown events, and school activities. Also, access to local museums, street fairs, and athletics both at high school and collegiate levels. "
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  • Aliya C.
    "There are many kids in the area and there is a park down the street. They’re also really friendly. The Reily Brown Elementary school is very close. I’ve been in this neighborhood since I was a small child and I always felt safe walking to the park with friends."
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  • Carolbaker57
    "Neighborhood watch meetings have a great turnout. The majority of the neighbors keeps their lawns looking great too. "
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  • Nelsina1
    "Love it, neighborhood is friendly and full of children. Many dog walkers and I hardly ever have a owner leave poop on my lawn. I haven’t witnessed crime. I do see people walking along the streets but I think it’s due to public transit being near by overall great place "
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  • Carolbaker57
    "It’s quiet here without a lot of disruptions. The high school is less than two miles from here. Good restaurants grocery stores and pharmacies. "
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  • Christopher C.
    "yes the dogs are welcom and thay love the nerborhood friendly and very quiet and lots of deck yard space and a very safe neighborhood "
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  • J
    "It is quite neighborhood. We are close to Dover AFB. We have a dog park. We are in the suburbs with a 10 minute drive to downtown "
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  • Jasmine M.
    "Just please make sure they don’t bark and pick up after them. Seems people forgot that in an apartment complex your neighbors can hear your pets.."
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  • Tiffany M.
    "None make it special really but hey do have state police come take walkers to school with the horses "
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  • Ky
    "I've lived here almost my whole life and I love it here! I've been in Capital School District forever and its amazing!"
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  • Kirsten L.
    "Neighbors watch out for each other. There is a mixture of races and age groups . Dog friendly Rentals and home owners live in area "
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  • queen
    "there is no much crime. too many people have be shot and police are always call to the neighborhood. too many drug dealers and not a lot of respect for the community. not safe for children."
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  • Eder D.
    "The people are lovely and educated but Dover Delaware is a much slower pace than what I'm used to. There aren't too many job opportunities to choose from"
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  • jacquelyn murray
    "I"ve lived down the street for eleven years a couple of shootouts and police chases but nobody died . people are are friendly and really don't have problems. with the young kids some disrespect but you just learn to ignore them."
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  • Nikki l.
    "The breakfast to go aids in getting out on time. The neighborhood watch works spectacular and the school district is amazing. "
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  • 28wendy
    "Centered in middle of town, not far to go towards Camden or Smyrna. Houses are close together and the main road can be kind of busy at times. "
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  • Angela L.
    "Depends on where you need to go, but overall it is a decent enough area. Less than two hour drive to Philadelphia and DC. Less than one hour to beaches. "
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Market trends in Dover

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$328K
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$182
$1MoM
Available listings
220
18MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$234K
Since last month
Increased$1K (+0.6%)
Since last year
Decreased$86K (-26.7%)
Since last sale
Increased$19K (+9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +180% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$234K
August 2026$233K
July 2026$238K
June 2026$239K
May 2026$234K
April 2026$234K
March 2026$234K
February 2026$244K
January 2026$222K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
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0.30
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$240,000
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2
1
897
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0.39
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$225,000
07/27/26
2
1
1,037
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0.23
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$230,000
06/30/26
2
1
1,267
190 Evergreen Dr, Dover, DE
0.14
Single-Family Home
$268,000
11/21/25
3
1
1,488
201 Orchard Ave, Dover, DE
0.20
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$287,100
10/14/25
3
1
1,066
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0.26
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$258,000
11/24/25
3
1
1,352
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0.38
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$280,000
12/30/25
3
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1,329
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0.19
Single-Family Home
$235,000
09/16/26
3
1
1,484

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
151 Roosevelt Ave #C8, Dover, DE 19901
0.01
$75,900
1
1.5
840
Off Market
151 Roosevelt Ave #B9, Dover, DE 19901
0.01
$48,300
1
1
564
Off Market
151 Roosevelt Ave #D5, Dover, DE 19901
0.01
$68,700
2
1
980
Off Market
151 Roosevelt Ave #C7, Dover, DE 19901
0.01
$55,000
2
1
720
For Sale
130 Roosevelt Ave, Dover, DE 19901
0.04
$279,100
3
1
1,115
Off Market
9 Evergreen Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.04
$293,500
3
1
1,160
Off Market
151 Roosevelt Ave #C6, Dover, DE 19901
0.07
$32,000
2
1.5
720
Recently Sold
31 Evergreen Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.10
$227,700
3
1
1,064
Off Market
151 Roosevelt Ave #31, Dover, DE 19901
0.13
$67,800
1
1
720
Off Market
190 Evergreen Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.14
$273,000
3
1
1,488
Off Market
154 Orchard Ave, Dover, DE 19901
0.15
$267,000
3
1
1,112
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 28, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2047924
PriceChange
$235,000
Price decreased by 0%
Aug 7, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2047924
PriceChange
$236,000
Price decreased by 2%
Jun 10, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2047924
Listed For Sale
$240,000
Apr 21, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2043998
ListingRemoved
$235,200
Mar 16, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2043998
PriceChange
$235,200
Price decreased by 4%

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Stephanie Price, First Coast Realty LLC, (302) 448-6000
Agent Phone: (302) 448-6000
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Frequently asked questions about 127 Roosevelt Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 127 Roosevelt Ave?
    Based on a $235,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 127 Roosevelt Ave in Dover, DE is approximately $1,439 (about $1,278 principal & interest, $86 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 127 Roosevelt Ave compare to homes in Dover?
    127 Roosevelt Ave in Dover, DE is listed at $235,000, about 28% below the $328K median sale price in Dover.
  • What do residents say about Dover?
    Residents describe Dover, DE as easy to park in, dog-friendly, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Dover, DE.
  • What are the closest schools to 127 Roosevelt Ave?
    The closest schools to 127 Roosevelt Ave in Dover, DE are Central Middle School, Dover High School, South Dover Elementary School (rated 4/10).
  • Does 127 Roosevelt Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 127 Roosevelt Ave in Dover, DE has air conditioning.
  • Does 127 Roosevelt Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 127 Roosevelt Ave in Dover, DE has laundry facilities.
127 Roosevelt Ave, Dover, DE 19901 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 880 sqft single-family home built in 1950. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Bright MLS on Jun 10, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# DEKT2047924.