165 Holmes St, Dover, DE 19901
OFF MARKET

165 Holmes St
Dover, DE 19901

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,296 sqft

$263,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 17, 2026

$263,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 17, 2026
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,296 sqft

Local Information

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Description

Completely updated townhome in Dover will make a great starter home or investment property for rentals. Centrally located and close to Rt. 1. Townhome has all new flooring, paint, and appliances (refrigerator has been ordered and will be installed), 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Washer and dryer conveniently located upstairs by bedrooms. Unfinished basement provides extra storage or the option to finish for extra living space. Back deck and fenced in yard. Home is vacant and easy to show.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from April 30, 2024

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 165 Holmes St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1296 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Natural GasHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: None
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: BlockNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: On Street,Alley Access
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Septic
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1296 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2001
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: TownhouseStructure Type: Interior Row/TownhouseArchitecture: Other
Building
Building Name: NoneConstruction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Included in Sale: All Appliances And Washer & DryerParcel Number: ED0507707011500000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $239,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Apr 29 2024Possession Timing: Immediate

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: DOVERCommunity: Stoney Creek
School Information
Elementary School District: CapitalJr High / Middle School District: CapitalHigh School District: Capital

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1296 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1800 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

BasementMls Number: DEKT2026694Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1296
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Donald Gebhart, (302) 670-6710
RE/MAX Horizons
Bought with: Carolyn Brock, (302) 530-3891, Tesla Realty Group, LLC
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DEKT2026694

Price History for 165 Holmes St

DatePriceEventSource
04/29/2024$241,000Sold
Bright MLS #DEKT2026694
03/26/2024$239,900PendingBright MLS #DEKT2026694
03/22/2024$239,900Listed For SaleBright MLS #DEKT2026694
12/28/2015$1,025ListingRemovedAgent Provided
12/01/2015$1,025Listed For RentAgent Provided
09/26/2014$975ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/13/2014$975Listed For RentAgent Provided
02/27/2007$2,250Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,173
Assessment$199,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 165 Holmes St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
147 Holmes St, Dover, DE
0.04
Townhouse
$233,000
09/15/25
3
1.5
1,224
465 Barrister Pl, Dover, DE
0.14
Townhouse
$170,000
04/17/26
3
2
1,272
216 Nob Hill Rd, Dover, DE
0.29
Townhouse
$280,000
07/02/25
3
2
1,220
195 Holmes St, Dover, DE
0.07
Townhouse
$259,900
08/12/25
3
1.5
1,480
223 Rojan Rd #105, Dover, DE
0.36
Townhouse
$279,500
06/04/25
3
2.5
1,429
227 Rojan Rd #107, Dover, DE
0.38
Townhouse
$289,500
06/03/25
3
2.5
1,429
203 Fairfax Ln #86, Dover, DE
0.46
Townhouse
$275,000
12/29/25
3
2.5
1,484
205 Fairfax Ln #87, Dover, DE
0.46
Townhouse
$275,000
12/29/25
3
2.5
1,484

Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Dover

At least 358 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

  • 68 % 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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  • 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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  • Sameekarhodes
    "Everyone is friendly and get along well. This is my first time living in a community and it is a great experience for my family and I . "
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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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165 Holmes St, Dover, DE 19901 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,296 sqft townhouse built in 2001. This property is not currently available for sale. 165 Holmes St was last sold on Apr 29, 2024 for $241,000 (0% higher than the asking price of $239,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 165 Holmes St is $263,700.