229 Thornton St, Dover, DE 19901
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OFF MARKET

$308,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 1,580 sqft

229 Thornton St, Dover, DE 19901

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Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 15, 2007 for $212,995

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$308K
Since last month
Decreased$600 (-0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$15K (+5%)
Since last sale
Increased$97K (+45.5%)
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 +72% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$310K
July 2026$311K
June 2026$312K
May 2026$312K
April 2026$310K
March 2026$310K
February 2026$304K
January 2026$298K
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
223 Shadybrook Dr, Dover, DE
0.14
Single-Family Home
$295,000
03/24/26
3
3
1,640
46 Acacia Pl, Dover, DE
0.16
Single-Family Home
$194,000
08/10/26
3
2.5
1,587
162 Lexington Pl, Dover, DE
0.11
Single-Family Home
$285,000
05/15/26
3
2.5
1,400
204 Mahogany Pl, Dover, DE
0.28
Single-Family Home
$270,000
01/05/26
2
2.5
1,636
1420 S Hancock Ave, Dover, DE
0.19
Single-Family Home
$335,000
08/27/26
3
2.5
1,608
125 Linden Ct, Dover, DE
0.28
Single-Family Home
$209,000
03/30/26
2
2.5
1,320
105 Fairfax Ln #84, Dover, DE
0.31
Single-Family Home
$382,000
06/17/26
4
2.5
1,570
123 Linden Ct, Dover, DE
0.26
Single-Family Home
$278,000
12/05/25
3
1.5
1,320
1562 N Little Creek Rd #4A, Dover, DE
0.25
Single-Family Home
$372,000
04/15/26
3
2.5
1,570
1542 N Little Creek Rd, Dover, DE
0.26
Single-Family Home
$344,900
09/24/25
3
3
1,464

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
237 Thornton St, Dover, DE 19901
0.03
$286,000
2
2
1,353
Off Market
225 Thornton St, Dover, DE 19901
0.01
$333,500
4
3.5
2,034
Recently Sold
193 Lexington Pl, Dover, DE 19901
0.04
$340,000
4
3
2,028
Recently Sold
228 Thornton St, Dover, DE 19901
0.03
$340,000
3
3.5
2,390
Recently Sold
1516 Hopkins Ave, Dover, DE 19901
0.09
$363,400
3
2
1,376
Off Market
1508 Hopkins Ave, Dover, DE 19901
0.09
$395,200
3
2
1,594
Off Market
1512 Hopkins Ave, Dover, DE 19901
0.10
$357,800
3
2
1,584
Off Market
190 Lexington Pl, Dover, DE 19901
0.08
$331,000
3
2.5
1,606
Off Market
1520 Hopkins Ave #122, Dover, DE 19901
0.11
$369,300
3
2.5
1,316
Off Market
1513 Hopkins Ave, Dover, DE 19901
0.11
$362,400
3
2
1,311
Off Market
1517 Hopkins Ave, Dover, DE 19901
0.12
$380,400
4
2.5
1,510
Off Market
175 Lexington Pl, Dover, DE 19901
0.07
$343,100
4
3
2,026
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 229 Thornton St.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2007
Living Area
1,580 sqft
Price/Sqft
$195
Parking
Garage

About this House

See more details at http://firstclass.appfolio.com/listings/listings/06476e64-7f6c-49d5-a4bb-6319640c4d8e
229 Thornton St, Dover, DE 19901 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,580 sqft single-family home built in 2007. It last sold for $212,995 on Nov 15, 2007. More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2012 with an asking price of $1,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 5, 2012. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $308,400, with a rent estimate of $2,199/month.

Home Details for 229 Thornton St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 8
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2007
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: townhouse

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Other
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2613 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 5, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$1,500
Mar 19, 2012
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Rent
$1,500
Nov 15, 2007
Source: N/A
Sold
$212,995

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 229 Thornton St

  • What is 229 Thornton St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 229 Thornton St in Dover, DE is $308,400.
  • What is the price history for 229 Thornton St?
    229 Thornton St in Dover, DE last sold for $212,995 in November 2007.
  • 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 229 Thornton St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 229 Thornton St in Dover, DE has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 229 Thornton St?
    The lot at 229 Thornton St in Dover, DE is about 0.06 acres (2,613 sq ft).

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