188 N Bay Dr, Dover, DE 19901
OFF MARKET

188 N Bay Dr
Dover, DE 19901

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 684 sqft (on 0.26 acres)

$365,400

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,066/mo*
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$365,400

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,066/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
684 sqft
(on 0.26 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Welcome to Kitts Hummock, a charming beachfront property located at 188 N Bay Drive, Dover, DE. This cozy residence offers a delightful living experience with its 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a total area of 680+ square feet. Upon entering, you'll be greeted by beautiful hardwood floors that add a touch of elegance to the space. The living room provides a comfortable area for relaxation and entertainment. The property boasts a prime waterfront location, allowing you to indulge in stunning views and the soothing sound of the waves. The interior features a new AC system installed in 2020, ensuring your comfort during warm summers. The roof has been updated within the last 5 years, providing peace of mind in terms of durability and protection from the elements. This home also includes an owned water conditioner system. This system is designed to treat the water supply, improving its quality by reducing the presence of minerals, impurities, and potentially harmful substances. Moreover, the property sits on a generous lot size of approximately 0.26 acres, providing ample space for outdoor activities, and gardening, This sizable lot offers opportunities for creating a personalized outdoor oasis or simply enjoying the open space and privacy it provides. With both front and rear decks, you'll have enticing outdoor spaces to revel in the refreshing bay breeze, bask in the warm sun, and immerse yourself in the serene surroundings. Step inside and be captivated by the picturesque view of the bay that greets you from every angle. The six windows, recently replaced to embody modern elegance, are strategically positioned to frame the breathtaking bay view, flooding the interiors with an abundance of natural light. Not only do these upgraded windows enhance the aesthetic appeal of the home, but they also prioritize energy efficiency, ensuring a comfortable and sustainable living experience throughout the year. Whether you're taking in the panoramic scenery or savoring the gentle breeze that permeates through these new windows, this property offers an idyllic retreat for those who crave tranquility and embrace the beauty of nature. An excellent opportunity to live a serene coastal lifestyle, with its beachfront setting, convenient amenities, and cozy interior. Schedule your showing today!
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 May 21, 2024

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 188 N Bay Dr

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: 684 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Connected, Cable Available, Broadband, CableAppliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Electric Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: Dryer In Unit,Has Laundry,Main Level,Washer In UnitMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s),ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Bay/Bow, Double Hung, Energy EfficientDoor: Storm Door(s)Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: NoneFloors: Hardwood
View
Has a ViewView: Bay

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: DeckOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeExterior: Awning(s)Foundation: PilingsNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 1No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Waterfront: BayfrontFrontage Type: Road FrontageNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 684 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1997
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Cottage,Ranch/Rambler
Building
Building Name: None AvailableConstruction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: GoodParcel Number: ED0009716014900000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $350,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Aug 25 2023Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: DOVERCommunity: Kitts Hummock
School Information
Elementary School District: Caesar RodneyJr High / Middle School District: Caesar RodneyHigh School District: Caesar Rodney

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 684 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.26 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

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

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: DEKT2021292Water ViewWater View: BayAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 684
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Dustin Oldfather, (302) 249-5899
Compass
Co-Listing Agent: Luke Thompson, (302) 500-1176
Compass
Bought with: Peter Shade, (302) 674-4220, Burns & Ellis Realtors
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DEKT2021292

Price History for 188 N Bay Dr

DatePriceEventSource
08/25/2023$350,000Sold
Bright MLS #DEKT2021292
07/31/2023$350,000PendingBright MLS #DEKT2021292
07/20/2023$350,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #DEKT2021292
03/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
06/18/2020$1,400ListingRemovedN/A
06/08/2020$1,400PriceChange
N/A
05/30/2020$1,100Listed For RentN/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,436
Assessment$361,900
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 188 N Bay Dr

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
46 Diemidio Dr, Dover, DE
0.50
Single-Family Home
$235,000
01/30/26
3
2
2,592
88 N Sandpiper Dr, Dover, DE
2.15
Single-Family Home
$350,000
12/29/25
2
1
884
121 S Sandpiper Dr, Dover, DE
2.08
Single-Family Home
$432,500
04/27/26
2
2
1,224
955 Kitts Hummock Rd, Dover, DE
1.95
Single-Family Home
$300,000
09/24/25
3
2
1,200
76 N Sandpiper Dr, Dover, DE
2.28
Single-Family Home
$220,000
12/17/25
1
1
614
95 Bergold Ln, Dover, DE
2.01
Single-Family Home
$290,000
08/01/25
3
1.5
1,526
16 Hubbard Ave, Frederica, DE
3.18
Single-Family Home
$325,000
08/11/25
2
1.5
912

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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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188 N Bay Dr, Dover, DE 19901 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 684 sqft single-family home built in 1997. This property is not currently available for sale. 188 N Bay Dr was last sold on Aug 25, 2023 for $350,000 (0% higher than the asking price of $350,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 188 N Bay Dr is $365,400.