253 Rustic Ln, Dover, DE 19901
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OFF MARKET

$249,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 929 sqft

253 Rustic Ln, Dover, DE 19901

Est. Refi. Payment $1,497/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 17, 2024 for $235,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$249K
Since last month
Decreased$1K (-0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$9K (+3.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$14K (+5.9%)
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 +238% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$249K
August 2026$250K
July 2026$250K
June 2026$249K
May 2026$248K
April 2026$244K
March 2026$246K
February 2026$245K
January 2026$243K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
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2016

Comparable sales

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Sold Date
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Sqft
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3
2
1,201
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$310,000
06/30/26
3
2
1,503
115 Sheffield Dr, Dover, DE
0.76
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$270,000
10/23/25
3
2
1,572
168 Bush Dr, Dover, DE
0.99
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$270,000
12/30/25
3
1
1,272
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0.81
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$463,000
01/06/26
2
2
1,712
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0.82
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$335,000
07/31/26
3
2
1,560
76 Balthasar Dr, Dover, DE
0.83
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$395,000
09/23/26
3
2
1,704
62 Queen Anne Ct, Dover, DE
0.87
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$354,000
05/06/26
3
2.5
1,580
5 Greenwich Dr, Dover, DE
0.83
Single-Family Home
$360,000
07/10/26
3
2
1,578

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
265 Rustic Ln, Dover, DE 19901
0.01
$209,600
3
1
1,200
Off Market
199 Harriet St, Dover, DE 19901
0.07
$168,600
3
1
980
Off Market
241 Harriet St, Dover, DE 19901
0.08
$296,300
3
1.5
1,488
Off Market
23 Woodland Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.14
$390,000
4
2
2,468
Off Market
85 Woodland Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.15
$460,600
4
2
2,417
Off Market
201 N Wilson Ave, Dover, DE 19901
0.19
$337,000
3
2
1,220
Off Market
63 Kentwood Dr #63, Dover, DE 19901
0.33
$89,900
3
2
1,280
Off Market
3 Kentwood Dr #3, Dover, DE 19901
0.39
$40,000
3
1
840
Recently Sold
Laertes, Dover, DE 19901
0.65
-
-
-
-
Off Market
158 Norwich Way, Dover, DE 19901
0.66
$370,500
3
2.5
1,720
Off Market
357 Laertes Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.71
$390,000
3
2
1,600
For Sale

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1970
929 sqft
$268/sqft
4 Open Spaces

About this House

What's unique:Fresh paintPre-wired with electricityNatural lightAmple counter spaceCozy retreatTub shower
This single-family home is located at 253 Rustic Ln, Dover, DE. 253 Rustic Ln is in Dover, DE and in ZIP code 19901. This property has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 929 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 9625 sqft and was built in 1970.
253 Rustic Ln, Dover, DE 19901 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 929 sqft single-family home built in 1970. It last sold for the $235,000 asking price on Oct 17, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $249,000, with a rent estimate of $1,834/month.
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Courtney Gallagher, (302) 943-2025
Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware
Listing Team: The Rivera Group, Co-Listing Team: The Rivera Group,Co-Listing Agent: Kimberly R Rivera, (302) 346-2719
Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware
Bought with: Philip Patrick Sullivan, (443) 693-3841, Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DEKT2030936

Home Details for 253 Rustic Ln

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: 929 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: ScreensFlooring: Luxury Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: NoneFloors: Luxury Vinyl
View
No View
Security
Security: Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: PatioOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: Block, Crawl SpaceNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 4No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Gravity Sept Fld
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 929 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1970Year Renovated: 2024
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Ranch/Rambler
Building
Building Name: None AvailableConstruction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Included in Sale: Dining Room Light Fixture, Refrigerator In Shed, Spare Paint And Siding In Shed.Parcel Number: ED0005702025400000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $235,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Oct 18 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: DOVERCommunity: Dupont Manor
School Information
Elementary School: FairviewElementary School District: CapitalJr High / Middle School: William Henry M.s.Jr High / Middle School District: CapitalHigh School: Dover H.s.High School District: Capital

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 929 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9625 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

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

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: DEKT2030936Above Grade Unfinished Area: 929

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 17, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2030936
Sold
$235,000
Sep 23, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2030936
Pending
$235,000
Sep 7, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2030936
Listed For Sale
$235,000
Jun 18, 2024
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
May 12, 2024
Source: N/A
Listed For Sale
$225,000

Market trends in Dover

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$328K
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$182
$1MoM
Available listings
220
18MoM

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

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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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Frequently asked questions about 253 Rustic Ln

  • What is 253 Rustic Ln estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 253 Rustic Ln in Dover, DE is $249,000.
  • What is the price history for 253 Rustic Ln?
    253 Rustic Ln in Dover, DE last sold for $235,000 in October 2024.
  • 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 roughly unchanged from the prior month.
  • Does 253 Rustic Ln have air conditioning?
    Yes, 253 Rustic Ln in Dover, DE has air conditioning.
  • Does 253 Rustic Ln have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 253 Rustic Ln in Dover, DE has in-unit laundry.

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