278 E Main St, Cheswold, DE 19936
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OFF MARKET

$263,700

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,650 sqft (on 0.47 acres)

278 E Main St, Cheswold, DE 19936

Est. Refi. Payment $1,581/mo*
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Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$264K
Since last month
Decreased$3K (-1%)
Since last year
Increased$9K (+3.6%)
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 +99% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$262K
August 2026$265K
July 2026$260K
June 2026$267K
May 2026$270K
April 2026$259K
March 2026$255K
February 2026$242K
January 2026$251K
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2024
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2022
2020
2019
2018
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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
321 Main St, Cheswold, DE
0.10
Single-Family Home
$301,500
12/04/25
3
1.5
1,791
53 New St, Cheswold, DE
0.09
Single-Family Home
$80,000
12/23/25
3
1.5
1,356
41 Commerce St, Cheswold, DE
0.21
Single-Family Home
$105,000
04/04/26
4
1
1,552
184 Boggs Run, Dover, DE
0.32
Single-Family Home
$260,000
02/02/26
5
4
2,400
239 Boggs Run, Dover, DE
0.29
Single-Family Home
$461,250
01/23/26
4
3.5
2,748
95 Wellington Way, Dover, DE
0.41
Single-Family Home
$405,000
10/30/25
4
2.5
2,945
108 Shale Rd, Dover, DE
0.41
Single-Family Home
$444,770
12/17/25
5
2
2,540
6215 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE
1.01
Single-Family Home
$400,000
04/02/26
3
2
1,472
78 Slate Rd, Dover, DE
0.67
Single-Family Home
$389,000
06/04/26
4
2.5
1,680
32 Mudstone Rd, Dover, DE
0.67
Single-Family Home
$395,000
05/20/26
4
2.5
1,800

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
196 Main St, Little Creek, DE 19961
0.04
$266,400
3
2
1,104
Off Market
178 Main St, Cheswold, DE 19936
0.05
$308,500
3
2
1,248
Off Market
172 Main St, Cheswold, DE 19936
0.05
$311,800
3
2
1,248
Off Market
16 S New St, Dover, DE 19904
0.06
$231,300
6
2
2,000
Off Market
62 New St, Cheswold, DE 19936
0.08
$244,900
3
1
1,820
Off Market
50 New St, Cheswold, DE 19936
0.08
$271,100
4
2
1,564
Off Market
53 New St, Cheswold, DE 19936
0.09
$80,000
3
1.5
1,356
Recently Sold
82 Main St, Cheswold, DE 19936
0.14
$296,400
3
1.5
1,800
Off Market
310 Main St, Cheswold, DE 19936
0.09
$306,100
3
2
1,344
Off Market
321 Main St, Cheswold, DE 19936
0.10
$301,500
3
1.5
1,791
Recently Sold
324 Main St, Cheswold, DE 19936
0.10
$399,500
4
2
2,624
Off Market
90 School Ln, Cheswold, DE 19936
0.15
$294,000
3
2
1,568
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1970
0.47 acre lot
1,650 sqft
$160/sqft

About this House

Fully restored BEAUTY! Live care-free with all new roof, HVAC, plumbing, kitchen cabinets and appliances, bathrooms including a master, flooring and paint! This beautiful home features plenty of outdoor space and exterior shed for storage.

Pets allowed, $250 per pet fee, plus $25/month fee

Property features well water and city sewer. Tenant's are responsible for all utilities. Applicant's pay $40 application fee per adult to third party management company (Unless already applied through on Zillow)

Prior felonies or evictions will be automatic cause to decline application.
278 E Main St, Cheswold, DE 19936 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,650 sqft single-family home built in 1970. More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2021 with an asking price of $1,500 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 6, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $263,700, with a rent estimate of $2,175/month.

Home Details for 278 E Main St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1970
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.47 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 6, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
ListingRemoved
Sep 29, 2021
Source: Zillow Rental Manager
Listed For Rent
$1,500
Mar 3, 2021
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
Sep 4, 2020
Source: N/A
ListingRemoved
$1,400
Sep 1, 2020
Source: N/A
Listed For Rent
$1,400

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

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 278 E Main St

  • What is 278 E Main St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 278 E Main St in Cheswold, DE is $263,700.
  • Is Cheswold a buyer's or seller's market?
    Cheswold is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Cheswold?
    The median sale price in Cheswold is $328K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Cheswold?
    Residents describe Cheswold, DE as easy to park in, dog-friendly, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Cheswold, DE.
  • Does 278 E Main St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 278 E Main St in Cheswold, DE has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 278 E Main St?
    The lot at 278 E Main St in Cheswold, DE is about 0.47 acres (20,473 sq ft).

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