188 Willis Rd, Dover, DE 19901
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188 Willis Rd
Dover, DE 19901

  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,728 sqft (on 0.29 acres)

$274,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,576/mo*
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$274,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,576/mo*
Refinance Your Home
2 Beds
1 Bath
1,728 sqft
(on 0.29 acres)

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

This two bedroom home is located in a quiet neighborhood on.33 acre lot. The home was recently renovated and is move in ready. It is within walking distance of schools, shopping, dining, and mass transportation. This home is pet friendly, but NO Molossar breeds, snakes, rats or aquariums over 25 gallons are allowed. Lawn mowing is included in the rent. Regrettably this homeowner does not accept any voucher programs. Call and schedule an appointment today.
188 Willis Rd, Dover, DE 19901 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,728 sqft single-family home built in 1976. It last sold for $180,000 on Nov 12, 2020. More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2017 with an asking price of $1,000 per month. That rental listing was removed on November 21, 2017. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $274,800, with a rent estimate of $1,512/month.

Home Highlights

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Outdoor
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A/C
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HOA
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Listed
Less than a day ago

Home Details for 188 Willis Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 8
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Appliances & Utilities
Refrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1976
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Metal

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.29 acres

Price History for 188 Willis Rd

DatePriceEventSource
11/12/2020$180,000Sold
N/A
11/21/2017$900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
10/02/2017$900PriceChange
Agent Provided
09/19/2017$950PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/16/2017$1,000Listed For RentAgent Provided
08/02/2017$120,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Dover

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$325K
$14.2KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$177
$1MoM
Available listings
197
16MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,601
Assessment$272,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 188 Willis Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1014 White Oak Rd, Dover, DE
0.14
Single-Family Home
$245,000
03/26/26
2
1
1,013
71 N Halsey Rd, Dover, DE
0.19
Single-Family Home
$225,000
08/29/25
3
1
1,344
81 N Halsey Rd, Dover, DE
0.20
Single-Family Home
$205,000
07/24/25
2
1
832
106 Mitscher Rd, Dover, DE
0.19
Single-Family Home
$237,000
11/10/25
3
1
1,128
85 N Halsey Rd, Dover, DE
0.22
Single-Family Home
$145,000
06/22/26
2
1
1,008
108 N Halsey Rd, Dover, DE
0.23
Single-Family Home
$262,500
04/17/26
3
1
1,064
355 Frear Dr, Dover, DE
0.24
Single-Family Home
$270,000
08/19/25
3
1
2,130
728 White Oak Rd, Dover, DE
0.32
Single-Family Home
$240,000
08/22/25
2
1
982
318 Eisenhower Dr, Dover, DE
0.26
Single-Family Home
$210,000
10/09/25
3
2
1,524
727 E Division St, Dover, DE
0.47
Single-Family Home
$250,000
01/05/26
3
1
1,706

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Assigned Schools

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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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