224 N State St, Dover, DE 19901
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FOR SALE

$429,900

  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,908 sqft

224 N State St, Dover, DE 19901

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Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch
Price/Sqft
$148
Listed
7 days ago
Climate Control
Forced Air, Natural Gas & Central Air

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

A rare opportunity to own a piece of Dover history awaits at 224 N State Street, a registered historic home in the heart of Olde Dover offering timeless architectural character, generous living space, and modern-day comfort in one of Dover, Delaware’s most distinctive residential settings. Built circa 1900, this impressive 5-bedroom, 3-full-bath historic property offers approximately 2,908 square feet of finished living space and welcomes you with an inviting wraparound porch, mature landscaping, and the unmistakable charm of a classic Dover home. Step inside to discover beautiful hardwood floors, crown moldings, spacious rooms, a traditional floor plan, abundant natural light, and a striking fireplace that creates a memorable focal point, while the formal living and dining areas provide wonderful spaces for entertaining and everyday living. The spacious kitchen combines historic character with modern functionality and features upgraded countertops, stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, a wall oven, generous cabinetry, pantry space, and a breakfast area. A main-level bedroom and full bath provide added flexibility for guests, a home office, or multigenerational living, while the upper level offers four additional bedrooms and two full baths. Outside, the private fenced backyard creates a peaceful retreat with established landscaping, garden areas, a charming gazebo, and additional outbuildings, while the detached two-car garage provides valuable parking and storage. A full unfinished basement with walkout stairs offers approximately 1,400 additional square feet of space, and conveniences including central air, natural gas heat, public water, and public sewer complement the character of this historic Dover residence. Located within Dover city limits in the established Olde Dover neighborhood, this unique Delaware historic home offers the space, craftsmanship, architectural charm, wraparound porch, private backyard, and distinctive personality that are increasingly difficult to find. Whether you are searching for a historic home in Dover, a spacious 5-bedroom home, a property with a detached garage, or a one-of-a-kind residence filled with vintage character, 224 N State Street presents a special opportunity to own more than a home—it is a piece of Dover’s history ready for its next chapter.
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Adam Monico, (410) 322-6379
Coldwell Banker Realty, (302) 539-1777
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DEKT2049660
Also Listed on Bright MLS.

Home Details for 224 N State St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Unfinished,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 11Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2908 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water AvailableAppliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater, Ice Maker, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Treat System, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Gas/PropaneHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Window TreatmentsDoor: Storm Door(s)Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: NoneFloors: Hardwood, Wood
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch, Wrap AroundFencing: PrivacyOther Structures: Above Grade, OutbuildingExterior: Awning(s), Rain Gutters, Sidewalks, Street LightsFoundation: Brick/MortarNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Storage,Garage Door Opener,Other,Detached,On Street,Off Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2908 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 7

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Victorian
Building
Building Name: None AvailableConstruction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood SidingNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Included in Sale: All Furnishings And Items Left On PropertyParcel Number: ED0506817024900000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $429,900Price Per Sqft: $148
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: ACTIVE

Location

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

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: DEKT2049660

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 4308 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7579 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: DEKT2049660Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2908

Additional Information

Source Internet Automated Valuation Display: YSource Internet Consumer Comment: NSource Internet Entire Listing Display: YSource Internet Address Display: Y

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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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

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$424K
Since last month
Increased$6K (+1.5%)
Since last year
Increased$15K (+3.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$100K (+30.4%)
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 +68% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$430K
July 2026$424K
June 2026$424K
May 2026$425K
April 2026$426K
March 2026$435K
February 2026$437K
January 2026$401K
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.
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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
317/319 N Bradford St, Dover, DE
0.09
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$410,000
01/08/26
6
3
3,701
53 Washington St, Dover, DE
0.21
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$395,000
05/08/26
4
2.5
2,424
220 N Bradford St, Dover, DE
0.08
Single-Family Home
$290,000
02/11/26
4
2
2,058
10 N State St, Dover, DE
0.22
Single-Family Home
$350,000
07/31/26
5
2.5
4,325
311 N Governors Ave, Dover, DE
0.13
Single-Family Home
$335,000
09/24/25
3
2.5
1,900
20 Rodney Rd, Dover, DE
0.21
Single-Family Home
$450,000
07/06/26
4
2.5
2,691
501 N Bradford St, Dover, DE
0.30
Single-Family Home
$335,900
06/30/26
4
3
1,988
215 Columbia Ave, Dover, DE
0.44
Single-Family Home
$325,000
12/12/25
5
3
1,964

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
228 N State St, Dover, DE 19904
0.02
$694,200
5
5.5
3,973
Off Market
230 N American Ave, Dover, DE 19901
0.06
$312,400
3
2
1,554
Off Market
208 N State St, Dover, DE 19901
0.05
$335,700
4
2
2,297
Off Market
30 Hazel Rd, Dover, DE 19901
0.08
$483,000
4
3
3,664
Off Market
315 N State St, Dover, DE 19901
0.08
$439,100
6
3
2,836
Off Market
220 N Bradford St, Dover, DE 19904
0.08
$290,000
4
2
2,058
Recently Sold
317/319 N Bradford St, Dover, DE 19904
0.09
$410,000
6
3
3,701
Recently Sold
129 N State St, Dover, DE 19901
0.10
$322,500
3
2.5
1,944
Off Market
323 N State St, Dover, DE 19901
0.10
$479,600
5
3.5
3,100
Off Market
21 Hazel Rd, Dover, DE 19901
0.10
$150,000
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-
-
Recently Sold
219 N Governors Ave, Dover, DE 19904
0.11
$197,900
4
2
1,824
For Sale

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 24, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2049660
Listed For Sale
$429,900
Jul 24, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2044166
ListingRemoved
$430,000
Apr 3, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2044166
PriceChange
$430,000
Price decreased by 2%
Feb 2, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2044166
Listed For Sale
$440,000
Feb 2, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2043930
ListingRemoved
$440,000

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Adam Monico, Coldwell Banker Realty, (302) 539-1777
Agent Phone: (410) 322-6379
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Frequently asked questions about 224 N State St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 224 N State St?
    Based on a $429,900 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 224 N State St in Dover, DE is approximately $2,499 (about $2,266 principal & interest, $158 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 224 N State St compare to homes in Dover?
    224 N State St in Dover, DE is listed at $429,900, about 31% above the $328K median sale price in Dover.
  • What do residents say about Dover?
    Residents describe Dover, DE as easy to park in, dog-friendly, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Dover, DE.
  • What are the closest schools to 224 N State St?
    The closest schools to 224 N State St in Dover, DE are Central Middle School, Dover High School, Fairview Elementary School (rated 5/10).
  • Does 224 N State St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 224 N State St in Dover, DE has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 224 N State St?
    The lot at 224 N State St in Dover, DE is about 0.17 acres (7,579 sq ft).
224 N State St, Dover, DE 19901 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,908 sqft single-family home built in 1900. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Bright MLS on Aug 10, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# DEKT2049660.