17 Elm Ter, Dover, DE 19901
OFF MARKET

$273,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,401 sqft

17 Elm Ter, Dover, DE 19901

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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 3, 2020 for $185,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$274K
Since last month
Increased$700 (+0.3%)
Since last year
Increased$5K (+1.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$89K (+48.1%)
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 +90% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$274K
August 2026$274K
July 2026$273K
June 2026$277K
May 2026$279K
April 2026$274K
March 2026$272K
February 2026$267K
January 2026$262K
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.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
545 S State St, Dover, DE
0.07
Single-Family Home
$289,900
08/13/26
3
2
1,258
21 Elm Ter, Dover, DE
0.02
Single-Family Home
$320,000
07/13/26
3
1.5
1,632
57 Elm Ter, Dover, DE
0.05
Single-Family Home
$335,000
06/18/26
3
1.5
1,541
128 W North St, Dover, DE
0.30
Single-Family Home
$274,000
11/21/25
3
2
1,336
109 S Queen St, Dover, DE
0.53
Single-Family Home
$180,000
04/10/26
3
1.5
1,080
30 N Governors Ave, Dover, DE
0.66
Single-Family Home
$160,000
04/07/26
3
1.5
1,432
319 W Water St, Dover, DE
0.33
Single-Family Home
$255,000
01/30/26
3
1
1,064
430 Collins Dr, Dover, DE
0.32
Single-Family Home
$164,900
01/30/26
3
1
950
624 River Rd, Dover, DE
0.25
Single-Family Home
$225,000
12/16/25
3
1
925
54 S Governors Ave, Dover, DE
0.51
Single-Family Home
$210,000
12/03/25
3
2.5
1,768

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
21 Elm Ter, Dover, DE 19901
0.02
$320,000
3
1.5
1,632
Recently Sold
545 S State St, Dover, DE 19901
0.07
$289,900
3
2
1,258
Recently Sold
57 Elm Ter, Dover, DE 19901
0.05
$335,000
3
1.5
1,541
Recently Sold
428 S Governors Ave, Dover, DE 19904
0.25
$271,700
4
2
1,824
Off Market
620 River Rd, Dover, DE 19901
0.23
$265,300
4
2
1,275
Off Market
317 S Governors Ave, Dover, DE 19904
0.27
$283,200
4
1.5
2,003
Off Market
624 River Rd, Dover, DE 19901
0.25
$225,000
3
1
925
Recently Sold
634 River Rd, Dover, DE 19901
0.25
$220,600
3
1
1,249
Off Market
700 River Rd, Dover, DE 19901
0.25
$258,500
4
1.5
1,350
Off Market
710 River Rd, Dover, DE 19901
0.27
$214,600
3
1
950
Off Market
128 W North St, Dover, DE 19904
0.30
$274,000
3
2
1,336
Recently Sold
55 Sackarackin Ave, Dover, DE 19901
0.29
$243,600
3
1.5
820
Off Market

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
1950
Living Area
1,401 sqft
Price/Sqft
$195

About this House

This single-family home is located at 17 Elm Ter, Dover, DE. 17 Elm Ter is in Dover, DE and in ZIP code 19901. This property has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and approximately 1,401 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 3920 sqft and was built in 1950.
17 Elm Ter, Dover, DE 19901 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,401 sqft single-family home built in 1950. It last sold for $185,000 on Jan 3, 2020. More recently, it was listed as a rental in October 2023 with an asking price of $1,700 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 17, 2023. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $273,700, with a rent estimate of $1,974/month.

Home Details for 17 Elm Ter

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowave
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1950
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Building

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Disabled Access

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Other
Parking & Garage
Parking Space: 1Parking: Carport

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3920 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 17, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Oct 10, 2023
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,700
Jan 3, 2020
Source: N/A
Sold
$185,000
Nov 21, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$185,000
Aug 8, 2012
Source: N/A
Sold
$130,000

Market trends in Dover

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$328K
$5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$183
$2MoM
Available listings
202
4MoM

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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Frequently asked questions about 17 Elm Ter

  • What is 17 Elm Ter estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 17 Elm Ter in Dover, DE is $273,700.
  • What is the price history for 17 Elm Ter?
    17 Elm Ter in Dover, DE last sold for $185,000 in January 2020.
  • Is Dover a buyer's or seller's market?
    Dover is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Dover?
    The median sale price in Dover is $328K. That is up $5K from the prior month.
  • Does 17 Elm Ter have air conditioning?
    Yes, 17 Elm Ter in Dover, DE has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 17 Elm Ter?
    The lot at 17 Elm Ter in Dover, DE is about 0.09 acres (3,920 sq ft).

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