2978 Kenton Rd, Dover, DE 19904
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SOLD
DEC 15, 2025

$88,000

Last sold price

    2978 Kenton Rd, Dover, DE 19904

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    Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 15, 2025 for $88,000 (41% below list price)

    Home Value

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    Comparable sales

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    Address
    Distance
    Property Type
    Sold Price
    Sold Date
    Bed
    Bath
    Sqft
    3060 Kenton Rd, Dover, DE
    0.10
    Lot/Land
    $280,000
    10/10/25
    -
    -
    1460 Central Church Rd, Dover, DE
    0.66
    Lot/Land
    $92,500
    04/10/26
    -
    -
    Union Rose Bowl Rd, Cheswold, DE
    1.84
    Lot/Land
    $65,500
    01/30/26
    -
    -
    68 Union St, Dover, DE
    1.87
    Lot/Land
    $275,689
    02/06/26
    -
    -
    1249 Walker Rd, Dover, DE
    2.09
    Lot/Land
    $50,000
    11/24/25
    -
    -

    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
    2921 Kenton Rd, Dover, DE 19904
    0.09
    $314,400
    3
    2
    1,344
    Off Market
    108 Winding Ridge Rd, Dover, DE 19904
    0.10
    $362,900
    3
    2
    1,232
    Off Market
    3074 Kenton Rd, Dover, DE 19904
    0.11
    -
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    3060 Kenton Rd, Dover, DE 19904
    0.10
    $276,700
    -
    -
    -
    Off Market
    100 Winding Ridge Rd, Dover, DE 19904
    0.13
    $425,700
    3
    2
    1,649
    Off Market
    38 A And East Ln, Dover, DE 19904
    0.21
    $505,800
    4
    2
    2,400
    Off Market
    3603 W Denneys Rd, Dover, DE 19904
    0.21
    $442,900
    3
    2
    1,608
    Off Market
    151 Winding Ridge Rd, Dover, DE 19904
    0.22
    $348,100
    3
    2.5
    1,913
    Off Market
    3608 W Denneys Rd, Dover, DE 19904
    0.32
    $375,000
    3
    2
    1,772
    Off Market
    140 Winding Ridge Rd, Dover, DE 19904
    0.33
    $389,300
    3
    2
    1,604
    Off Market
    90 Unruh Dr, Dover, DE 19904
    0.31
    $343,300
    3
    2
    1,120
    Off Market

    Local Information

    • Map ViewExplore the area around 2978 Kenton Rd.
    • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
    • Shop & Eat
    -- mins to
    Commute Destination

    Home Highlights

    Lot/Land
    3 acre lot

    About this House

    Wooded 3 acre lot on Kenton Rd, just North of Denneys Rd intersection. There used to be a mobile home on the lot but has been removed. Soil work has been ordered to determine type of septic allowed. Seller is unsure of well condition. The property does have wetlands.
    2978 Kenton Rd, Dover, DE 19904 is a lot/land. It last sold for $88,000 on Dec 15, 2025 (41% below the $149,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia.
    Last check for updates: about 17 hours ago
    Listed by Rick Metz, (302) 670-6560
    RE/MAX Horizons
    Bought with: Blanca Hernandez Roque, (302) 397-4401, EXP Realty, LLC
    Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DEKT2040360

    Home Details for 2978 Kenton Rd

    Interior Features

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    Exterior Features

    Frontage
    Not on Waterfront
    Water & Sewer
    Sewer: Not Applied for Permit

    Property Information

    Property Type / Style
    Property Type: LandProperty Subtype: Unimproved Land
    Building
    No Additional Parcels
    Property Information
    Parcel Number: ED0005600013500000

    Price & Status

    Price
    List Price: $149,000
    Status Change & Dates
    Off Market Date: Tue Dec 16 2025Possession Timing: Immediate

    Active Status

    MLS Status: CLOSED

    Location

    Direction & Address
    City: DOVER
    School Information
    Elementary School District: CapitalJr High / Middle School District: CapitalHigh School District: Capital

    HOA

    No HOA

    Lot Information

    Lot Area: 3 Acres

    Listing Info

    Special Conditions: Standard

    Offer

    Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

    Business

    Business Information
    Ownership: Fee Simple

    Miscellaneous

    Mls Number: DEKT2040360

    Price and Tax history

    DateEventPrice
    Dec 15, 2025
    Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2040360
    		Sold
    $88,000
    Nov 28, 2025
    Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2040360
    		Contingent
    $149,000
    Oct 6, 2025
    Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2040360
    		PriceChange
    $149,000
    Price decreased by 17%
    Aug 21, 2025
    Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2040360
    		Listed For Sale
    $180,000

    Market trends in Dover

    Last updated July 2026
    Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
    Avg. sale price
    $328K
    $5K    MoM
    Sale-to-List Price
    100.0%
    Price per sq ft
    $183
    $2    MoM
    Available listings
    202
    4    MoM

    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 2978 Kenton Rd

    • What is the price history for 2978 Kenton Rd?
      2978 Kenton Rd in Dover, DE last sold for $88,000 in December 2025.
    • 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.
    • What do residents say about Dover?
      Residents describe Dover, DE as easy to park in, dog-friendly, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Dover, DE.

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