38 S Queen St, Dover, DE 19904
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38 S Queen St
Dover, DE 19904

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,008 sqft

$219,000

Original price: $229,000
Est. Mortgage $1,273/mo*
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$219,000

Original price: $229,000
Est. Mortgage $1,273/mo*
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3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,008 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Description

Charming, Updated Colonial in the Heart of Dover! Welcome to 38 S. Queen Street, where classic character meets modern convenience. This beautifully maintained Colonial offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, and an inviting open-concept layout designed for comfortable everyday living. Step inside to find a bright and welcoming living space that flows seamlessly into the eat-in kitchen, featuring an island, recessed lighting, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of room for gathering with family and friends. The flexible floor plan includes a first-floor bedroom option, making it ideal for guests, a home office, or multigenerational living. Upstairs, you'll find additional bedrooms, a full bath, and the convenience of second-floor laundry. Thoughtful updates throughout the home blend modern functionality with timeless charm. Enjoy the benefits of public water and sewer, central air conditioning, and efficient electric heating and hot water. Located within the city limits of Dover, you'll be just minutes from downtown dining, shopping, schools, parks, and commuter routes. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, looking to downsize, or seeking an investment opportunity, this move-in-ready home offers exceptional value and convenience. Schedule your private showing today and discover everything this charming Dover home has to offer!

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$217
Listed
41 days ago

Home Details for 38 S Queen St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Half Bath, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1008 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Ice Maker, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Trash Compactor, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Upper Level,Laundry RoomMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Window TreatmentsFlooring: Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: NoneFloors: Carpet
View
No View
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Architectural Shingle PitchedOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: Concrete PerimeterNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: On Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1008 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 41

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Building Name: None AvailableConstruction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: ED0507608064800000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $219,000Price Per Sqft: $217
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: ACTIVE

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: DOVERCommunity: None Available
School Information
Elementary School District: CapitalJr High / Middle School District: CapitalHigh School: DoverHigh School District: Capital

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: DEKT2047730

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1008 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2919 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: DEKT2047730Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1008

Additional Information

Source Internet Automated Valuation Display: NSource Internet Consumer Comment: NSource Internet Entire Listing Display: YSource Internet Address Display: Y
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Mr. Steve DeBoe, (301) 943-6477
Keller Williams Realty, (302) 360-0300
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DEKT2047730
Also Listed on Bright MLS.

Market trends in Dover

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$323K
$1.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$181
$4MoM
Available listings
197
2MoM

Price History for 38 S Queen St

DatePriceEventSource
07/03/2026$219,000PriceChange
Bright MLS #DEKT2047730
06/18/2026$229,000PriceChange
Bright MLS #DEKT2047730
06/05/2026$259,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #DEKT2047730
04/03/2020$120,000Sold
N/A
12/01/2017$12,500Sold
N/A

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,030
Assessment$175,300
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 38 S Queen St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
8 S Governors Ave, Dover, DE
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$212,900
04/02/26
3
2
940
28 N Governors Ave, Dover, DE
0.18
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$140,000
05/07/26
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1
1,168
17 N Kirkwood St, Dover, DE
0.12
Single-Family Home
$202,000
02/17/26
3
2
1,212
30 N Governors Ave, Dover, DE
0.19
Single-Family Home
$160,000
04/07/26
3
1.5
1,432
45 S Bradford St, Dover, DE
0.24
Single-Family Home
$125,000
09/15/25
3
2
2,401
121 S Governors Blvd, Dover, DE
0.19
Single-Family Home
$152,500
12/01/25
3
1
1,082
54 S Governors Ave, Dover, DE
0.15
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$210,000
12/03/25
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Assigned Schools

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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

  • 62 % 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

  • 44 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 41 % 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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Mr. Steve DeBoe, Keller Williams Realty, (302) 360-0300
Agent Phone: (301) 943-6477
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38 S Queen St, Dover, DE 19904 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,008 sqft single-family home built in 1915. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Bright MLS on Jun 5, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# DEKT2047730.