21 Elm Ter, Dover, DE 19901
FOR SALE

21 Elm Ter
Dover, DE 19901

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,632 sqft

$319,000

Est. Mortgage $1,813/mo*
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$319,000

Est. Mortgage $1,813/mo*
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3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,632 sqft
We estimate this home will sell faster than 96% nearby.

Local Information

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Description

Welcome home to where charm and character meet modern comfort in this inviting 3 bedroom home. Located in one of Dover's hidden gems, Elm Terrace. Be transported back in time as you travel down this small quiet street of classic craftsman homes in the heart of Dover. This location is near every amenity that Dover has to offer including local shops, restaurants, and historic sites. Come home to relax and unwind on the large covered front porch equipped with composite low maintenance "Trex" decking. Step inside to discover beautiful original hardwood floors that showcase the homes timeless appeal, complemented by built-in shelving that adds both style and function. The cozy living room provides more of that craftsman feel with original built-ins for showcasing your favorite decor or book collection. This house is filled with classic trim work that shows care and craftsmanship. The updated kitchen boasts granite countertops with stainless steel appliances as well as an island for additional prep space and seating. The dining room right off the kitchen is perfect for family gatherings and entertaining. Upstairs you will find wood floors, a continuation of that craftsman charm, and 3 generous sized bedrooms. The upstairs includes a fully updated modern bathroom. The entire house is heated and cooled with updated AC and gas heat. Outside you will find a fully fenced yard with vinyl fencing, providing a perfect oasis for relaxing on your beautiful and functional composite deck. There is also a detached garage with electric, ideal for your car or a workshop! Homes like this don't last long, so be sure to schedule your tour soon!
We estimate this home will sell faster than 96% nearby.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$195
Listed
10 days ago

Home Details for 21 Elm Ter

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: 1632 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Radiator,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Radiator
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: None
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: OtherNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Garage Door Opener,Detached,Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1632 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 10

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Building Name: None AvailableConstruction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: ED0507709055100000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $319,000Price Per Sqft: $195
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: 0-30 Days CD

Active Status

MLS Status: ACTIVE

Location

Direction & Address
City: DOVERCommunity: None Available
School Information
Elementary School District: CapitalJr High / Middle School District: CapitalHigh School District: Capital

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: DEKT2046918

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1632 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6403 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: DEKT2046918Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1632

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing Display: Y
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Sheri Bumgarner, (302) 535-2158
First Coast Realty LLC, (302) 448-6000
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DEKT2046918
Also Listed on Bright MLS.

Price History for 21 Elm Ter

DatePriceEventSource
05/14/2026$319,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #DEKT2046918
09/29/2015$175,000Sold
N/A
07/16/2015$179,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/31/2012$180,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/05/2011$180,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,497
Assessment$254,700
Home facts updated by county records

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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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Sheri Bumgarner, First Coast Realty LLC, (302) 448-6000
Agent Phone: (302) 535-2158
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21 Elm Ter, Dover, DE 19901 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,632 sqft single-family home built in 1940. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Bright MLS on May 12, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# DEKT2046918.