131 Merion Rd, Dover, DE 19904
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OFF MARKET

131 Merion Rd
Dover, DE 19904

  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,199 sqft (on 0.36 acres)

$400,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,266/mo*
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$400,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,266/mo*
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4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,199 sqft
(on 0.36 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1976
Lot Size
0.36 acres
Living Area
2,199 sqft
Price/Sqft
$182
Parking
2 Car Garage

Description

Nestled in the serene Woodlands of Fox Hall, this spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath single-family home offers a perfect blend of convenience and tranquility. Situated on a generous lot, this home boasts the unique advantage of no HOA dues or restrictions, allowing you the freedom to truly make this house your own. You are greeted by a covered porch that invites you to relax and enjoy a morning coffee or an evening beverage. The main level of the home is designed for both family gatherings and entertaining friends. The eat-in kitchen serves as the heart of the home, with easy access to the dining room, you will find that hosting dinner parties is a breeze. The dining room seamlessly flows into the formal living room, creating an open entertainment space. The family room is on the opposite side of the kitchen. Here, the focal point is a large brick hearth, with built in shelving that surrounds a wood-burning fireplace, offering both warmth and a touch of rustic charm. A sliding door from the family room leads to a three-season room with a view of the large backyard. Also located on the main level is a convenient half bath and laundry room. The upper level of the home features four generously sized bedrooms. The primary bedroom includes an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. The remaining three bedrooms share a full bathroom equipped with a shower/tub combo, ensuring comfort and convenience for family members and guests. The unfinished basement offers ample space for storage or future expansion; the possibilities are endless. Outside, the property shines with its mature trees and foliage. Parking will never be a concern with the ample driveway space and the attached 2-car garage. The home is being sold in ‘as-is’ condition and includes all furniture. While it may benefit from cosmetic updates, this home boasts good bones and is ready for new owners. To offer peace of mind, a one-year 2-10 Home Warranty is included with the sale. 131 Merion Road is centrally located close to shops, eateries, and public transportation. Minutes away from Routes 13 and 1 make it a short ride to Dover AFB, Delaware beaches, Washington DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York.
131 Merion Rd, Dover, DE 19904 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,199 sqft single-family home built in 1976. It last sold for $285,000 on May 16, 2025 (5% below the $299,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $400,500, with a rent estimate of $2,732/month.

Home Details for 131 Merion Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 14Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Basement, Dining Room, Family Room, Half Bath, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Sun Florida Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2199 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Cooktop, Washer, Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: Dryer In Unit,Main Level,Washer In Unit,Laundry RoomWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,PropaneHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Brick, Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Other
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Skylight(s)Flooring: Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: Accessible EntranceFloors: Carpet
View
Has a ViewView: Trees/Woods
Security
Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: PorchOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: OtherNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage Faces Front,Garage Door Opener,Attached,Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2199 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1976
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Building Name: None AvailableConstruction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick FrontNot a New Construction
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: Furniture Conveys Or Seller Will Remove Prior To Closing.Parcel Number: 20506709014100000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $299,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri May 16 2025Possession Timing: Immediate

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: DOVERCommunity: Woodlands Of Foxhall
School Information
Elementary School District: CapitalJr High / Middle School District: CapitalHigh School District: Capital

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2199 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.36 acres

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

BasementMls Number: DEKT2036702Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2199

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing Display: Y
Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
Listed by Carla Wilson, (302) 233-1882
Patterson-Schwartz-Dover
Bought with: Ryan Fulghum, (302) 528-9977, Concord Realty Group
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DEKT2036702

Price History for 131 Merion Rd

DatePriceEventSource
05/16/2025$285,000Sold
Bright MLS #DEKT2036702
04/21/2025$299,000PendingBright MLS #DEKT2036702

Market trends in Dover

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$323K
$1.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$181
$4MoM
Available listings
197
2MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,939
Assessment$330,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 131 Merion Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
187 Merion Rd, Dover, DE
0.10
Single-Family Home
$285,000
08/11/25
3
1.5
2,516
20 Muirfield Ct, Dover, DE
0.17
Single-Family Home
$320,000
08/12/25
3
2.5
1,956
232 Merion Rd, Dover, DE
0.19
Single-Family Home
$400,000
03/27/26
4
2.5
2,061
29 Hoylake Ct, Dover, DE
0.14
Single-Family Home
$350,000
10/17/25
3
2
1,722
235 Carnoustie Rd, Dover, DE
0.23
Single-Family Home
$423,900
04/24/26
4
2.5
2,671
505 Troon Rd, Dover, DE
0.32
Single-Family Home
$248,000
01/29/26
4
3
2,712
435 Topaz Cir, Dover, DE
0.26
Single-Family Home
$392,000
05/01/26
4
2.5
2,113
115 Topaz Cir, Dover, DE
0.24
Single-Family Home
$394,900
08/22/25
4
2.5
2,488
318 Topaz Cir, Dover, DE
0.17
Single-Family Home
$430,000
06/10/26
4
3
2,381
210 Topaz Cir, Dover, DE
0.18
Single-Family Home
$400,000
01/07/26
4
3
2,483

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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

  • 62 % 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

  • 44 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 41 % Say there's wildlife

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

  • 23 % Say there are community events

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  • 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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