265 Merion Rd, Dover, DE 19904
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OFF MARKET

$349,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,770 sqft (on 0.28 acres)

265 Merion Rd, Dover, DE 19904

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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 1, 2023 for $290,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$349K
Since last month
Increased$2K (+0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$12K (+3.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$60K (+20.5%)
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 +93% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$350K
August 2026$349K
July 2026$348K
June 2026$351K
May 2026$354K
April 2026$351K
March 2026$349K
February 2026$343K
January 2026$339K
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2024
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2022
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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
232 Merion Rd, Dover, DE
0.08
Single-Family Home
$400,000
03/27/26
4
2.5
2,061
29 Hoylake Ct, Dover, DE
0.23
Single-Family Home
$350,000
10/17/25
3
2
1,722
505 Troon Rd, Dover, DE
0.26
Single-Family Home
$248,000
01/29/26
4
3
2,712
20 Gleneagles Ct, Dover, DE
0.35
Single-Family Home
$360,000
07/23/26
4
3
2,306
210 Topaz Cir, Dover, DE
0.28
Single-Family Home
$400,000
01/07/26
4
3
2,483
22 Whitemarsh Ct, Dover, DE
0.22
Single-Family Home
$158,900
11/21/25
3
3.5
2,705
435 Topaz Cir, Dover, DE
0.45
Single-Family Home
$392,000
05/01/26
4
2.5
2,113
560 Troon Rd, Dover, DE
0.29
Single-Family Home
$475,000
08/28/26
4
2
2,208
196 Pine Valley Rd, Dover, DE
0.34
Single-Family Home
$438,500
06/04/26
3
2
2,246
235 Carnoustie Rd, Dover, DE
0.36
Single-Family Home
$423,900
04/24/26
4
2.5
2,671

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
255 Merion Rd, Dover, DE 19904
0.02
$412,100
4
3
2,480
Off Market
232 Merion Rd, Dover, DE 19904
0.08
$400,000
4
2.5
2,061
Recently Sold
187 Merion Rd, Dover, DE 19904
0.15
$292,400
3
1.5
2,516
Off Market
330 Troon Rd, Dover, DE 19904
0.12
$406,000
4
3.5
2,128
Off Market
437 Troon Rd, Dover, DE 19904
0.16
$462,100
4
2.5
3,184
Off Market
271 Troon Rd, Dover, DE 19904
0.18
$599,000
4
3
5,033
For Sale
29 Hoylake Ct, Dover, DE 19904
0.23
$357,400
3
2
1,722
Off Market
471 Troon Rd, Dover, DE 19904
0.23
$416,400
4
3
2,164
Off Market
500 Troon Rd, Dover, DE 19904
0.22
$509,500
5
3.5
4,451
Off Market
19 Inverness Ct, Dover, DE 19904
0.25
$375,000
4
2.5
2,122
For Sale
15 Phillip Ct, Dover, DE 19904
0.23
$611,700
4
3
4,150
Off Market

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 1978
0.28 acre lot
1,770 sqft
$197/sqft
1 Car Garage

About this House

Welcome Home! Charming home looking for a new owner. This 4 bed, 1.5 bath Multi/Split Level home is located in the community of The Woodlands of Fox Hall. This home features a 1.5 story foyer with carpet, 5 stairs, iron handrails and pendent light. The family room is located on the main level and consist of a brick wood burning fireplace that has been capped off, a wood slot, wood mantel, wood panel wall, large window that brings in lots of light, carpet and an exit to 1 car garage w/ automatic door opener. The hallway has a walk-in closet and carpet that leads to the 4th bedroom, powder Room, and Sun Room. The 4th bedroom includes carpet, large double slider window that overlooks the sunroom and double door closet. The powder room has tile flooring, single bowl vanity, window that overlooks the sunroom, medicine cabinet and wall cabinet. The sunroom has carpet, wrap-around windows, blinds, 2 ceiling fans, recess lights and outside exit to large backyard. The lower level includes the basement with carpet, paneling, wine bottle wall unit and 2 windows. The utility room has a tankless water heater and window. The laundry room has a washer, utility sink and sump pump. Located on the 1st upper level is the formal living room includes carpet, large window with lots of light, coat closet and cathedral ceilings. The formal dining room has carpet, chandelier and large slider window. The large kitchen includes an island with 4 large doors and drawers, formica counter top, seats four, pantry with pull-out shelving and storage, ample cabinet space, 2 pendant lights, ceiling fan with light, vinyl flooring and appliances. The 2nd upper level consists of the master bedroom with double mirror panel door to walk-in closet with light, large back windows and small side window, carpet, and inside bedroom access to hall bathroom. The third bedroom has carpet, front and side window, large walk-in closet with double panel mirror doors. The fourth bedroom includes carpet, large window and large double door mirror closet. The hall bath has an additional vanity area, double door linen closet, vinyl flooring, large single bowl vanity with drawers and storage, large walk-in tiled backsplash shower with slider doors and shower seat, vinyl flooring, medicine cabinet, upgraded faucet and shower hardware and storage cabinet. Beautiful backyard with nice size shed. Home sold “As-Is” with a 1 yr. free home warranty. Newer Roof (2018). Double driveway. Take the tour today!
265 Merion Rd, Dover, DE 19904 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,770 sqft single-family home built in 1978. It last sold for $290,000 on Dec 1, 2023 (5% above the $275,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $349,400, with a rent estimate of $2,336/month.
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Sandi Miller, (302) 276-6166
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with: Cindy Sakowski, (302) 745-2053, Keller Williams Realty
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DEKT2009738

Home Details for 265 Merion Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partial,Sump PumpNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1770 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water HeaterLaundry: Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: Multi/Split, TwoAccessibility: None
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: BlockNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Garage Faces Front,Attached,Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1770 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1978
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Detached
Building
Building Name: None AvailableConstruction Materials: FrameNot a New Construction
Property Information
Included in Sale: Washer, Refrigerator, Window TreatmentsParcel Number: ED0506709012600000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $275,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Dec 01 2023Possession Timing: Immediate, 0-30 Days CD

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: DOVERCommunity: Woodlands Of Foxhall
School Information
Elementary School District: CapitalJr High / Middle School District: CapitalHigh School District: Capital

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1770 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.28 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

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

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: DEKT2009738Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1770

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 1, 2023
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2009738
Sold
$290,000
Jul 4, 2022
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2009738
Pending
$275,000
Jun 25, 2022
Source: Long & Foster Broker Feed
ListingRemoved
May 26, 2022
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2009738
Contingent
$275,000
May 5, 2022
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2009738
Listed For Sale
$275,000

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

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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 265 Merion Rd

  • What is 265 Merion Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 265 Merion Rd in Dover, DE is $349,400.
  • What is the price history for 265 Merion Rd?
    265 Merion Rd in Dover, DE last sold for $290,000 in December 2023.
  • 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 265 Merion Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 265 Merion Rd in Dover, DE has air conditioning.
  • Does 265 Merion Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 265 Merion Rd in Dover, DE has laundry facilities.

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