Is a car needed in Dover, DE?

As of early 2026, 85% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in Dover, DE?

As of early 2026, 80% of users say parking is easy

Is Dover, DE dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 77% of users say it's dog friendly

Are yards well-kept in Dover, DE?

As of early 2026, 75% of users say yards are well-kept

Does Dover, DE have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say there are sidewalks

Does Dover, DE show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 68% of users say there's holiday spirit

Do kids play outside in Dover, DE?

As of early 2026, 62% of users say kids play outside

As of early 2026, 61% of users say it's quiet

Are the streets well-lit in Dover, DE?

As of early 2026, 57% of users say streets are well-lit

Would people walk alone at night in Dover, DE?

As of early 2026, 50% of users say people would walk alone at night

Is Dover, DE walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 46% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

Are neighbors friendly in Dover, DE?

As of early 2026, 44% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Dover, DE walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 42% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is there wildlife in Dover, DE?

As of early 2026, 41% of users say there's wildlife

Do residents of Dover, DE plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 40% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Are there community events in Dover, DE?

As of early 2026, 23% of users say there are community events

UNDER CONTRACT

2.3 ACRES

256 Headstart Ln
Dover, DE 19901

$599,000

(on 2.30 acres)

Local Information

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Description

256 & 262 Headstart Lane, Dover, DE Two parcels consisting of: 256 Headstart with 2.3 acres and 262 Headstart 4.1 acres. Currently, there is a single family dwelling on 256 Headstart and a mobile home on 262 Headstart (NO VALUE IS GIVEN TO EITHER OF THE DWELLINGS). Property is prime developement land in the heart of Kent County. HOMES ARE NOT TO BE ASSESSED. PROPERTY BEING SOLD AS-IS! BUYERS TO PERFORM THEIR OWN DUE DILIGENCE. Don’t miss this great opportunity to make this lot your own!

Home Highlights

Parking

No Info

Outdoor

No Info

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

No Info

Listed

180+ days ago

Home Details for 256 Headstart Ln

Interior Features
View No View

Exterior Features
Frontage Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Septic

Days on Market
Days on Market: 180+

Property Information
Property Type / Style Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
Building Has Additional Parcels
Property Information Parcel Number: NM0009400024100000Additional Parcels Description: 262 Headstart Lane, 4.1 acres

Price & Status
Price List Price: $599,000
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: 0-30 Days CD

Active Status
MLS Status: ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT

Location
Direction & Address City: DOVER
School Information Elementary School District: Caesar RodneyJr High / Middle School District: Caesar RodneyHigh School District: Caesar Rodney

Agent Information
Listing Agent Listing ID: DEKT2035588

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2.3 Acres

Listing Info
Special Conditions: Standard

Offer
Contingencies: Association/Board ApprovalListing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Business
Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous
Mls Number: DEKT2035588Zillow Contingency Status: Under Contract

Additional Information
Source Internet Entire Listing Display: Y

Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago

Listing courtesy of Connie Stanley, (302) 242-0329

Myers Realty, (302) 674-4255

Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DEKT2035588

Also Listed on Bright MLS.

Price History for 256 Headstart Ln

Date	Price	Event	Source
05/09/2025	$599,000	Contingent	Bright MLS #DEKT2035588

03/12/2025	$599,000	Listed For Sale	Bright MLS #DEKT2035588

08/14/2024	$600,000	ListingRemoved	Bright MLS #DEKT2018588

06/14/2023	$600,000	Listed For Sale	Bright MLS #DEKT2018588

12/27/2018	$45,000	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 12/27/2018 Contract Date 12/21/2018 County Transfer Tax $675 Total Transfer Tax $1,800
03/19/2007	$2,550	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 03/19/2007 Contract Date 03/16/2007 County Transfer Tax $1,275 Total Transfer Tax $2,550

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year	2025
Tax	$1,416
Assessment	$160,400

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Comparable Sales for 256 Headstart Ln

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3 Lochmeath Way, Dover, DE	0.28	Lot/Land	$80,000	09/16/25	-	-
Bison Rd, Dover, DE	1.23	Lot/Land	$55,000	09/25/25	-	-
Cove Rd, Dover, DE	1.31	Lot/Land	$35,000	11/09/25	-	-
23 E Peach St, Camden Wyoming, DE	1.27	Lot/Land	$80,000	10/07/25	-	-
Harrison Ave, Camden Wyoming, DE	1.70	Lot/Land	$60,000	05/16/25	-	-
Harrison Ave, Camden Wyoming, DE	1.63	Lot/Land	$95,000	10/31/25	-	-
417 Tuxedo Ln, Dover, DE	2.01	Lot/Land	$160,000	05/30/25	-	-
Moose Lodge Rd, Camden Wyoming, DE	2.20	Lot/Land	$100,000	06/26/25	-	-
77 Flint Dr, Magnolia, DE	2.17	Lot/Land	$40,000	10/02/25	-	-

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What Locals Say about Dover

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85 % Say car is needed
80 % Say parking is easy
77 % Say it's dog friendly
75 % Say yards are well-kept
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Adrienne Brooks
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1y ago
"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
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1y ago
"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
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2y ago
"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
Resident
2y ago
"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
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3y ago
"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
Resident
3y ago
"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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Prev. Resident
4y ago
"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
Resident
5y ago
"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
Resident
5y ago
"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.
Resident
5y ago
"Friendly with mixed races and people’s ages dog friendly. Food stores pharmacies and parks close "
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Trulia User
Resident
5y ago
"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.
Resident
5y ago
"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
Resident
5y ago
"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.
Resident
5y ago
"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
Resident
5y ago
"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.
Resident
5y ago
"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
Resident
5y ago
"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
Resident
5y ago
"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
Resident
5y ago
"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.
Resident
5y ago
"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
Resident
5y ago
"Neighborhood watch meetings have a great turnout. The majority of the neighbors keeps their lawns looking great too. "
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Nelsina1
Resident
5y ago
"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
Visitor
6y ago
"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.
Resident
6y ago
"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
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6y ago
"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.
Resident
6y ago
"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.
Resident
6y ago
"None make it special really but hey do have state police come take walkers to school with the horses "
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Ky
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6y ago
"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.
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6y ago
"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
Prev. Resident
6y ago
"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.
Resident
7y ago
"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
Resident
7y ago
"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
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7y ago
"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.
Resident
7y ago
"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
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7y ago
"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.
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7y ago
"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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Connie Stanley, Myers Realty, (302) 674-4255

Agent Phone: (302) 242-0329

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256 Headstart Ln, Dover, DE 19901 is a lot/land. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Bright MLS on Mar 12, 2025. The MLS # for this home is MLS# DEKT2035588.

256 Headstart Ln
Dover, DE 19901

$599,000

$599,000

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