420 S State St, Dover, DE 19901
OFF MARKET

420 S State St
Dover, DE 19901

  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,591 sqft (on 0.56 acres)

$479,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 10, 2026

$479,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 10, 2026
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,591 sqft
(on 0.56 acres)

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Description

Experience the charm of history with The Thomas Stevenson House, a stunning colonial home built in 1846 that exudes timeless beauty. Nestled on a generous half-acre lot, this brick home boasts a park-like setting that will take your breath away. This gem is located in downtown Dover, just off The Green, which celebrates the heritage of Delaware. Accessible via S. State Street or a private driveway off W. Water Street, this home offers a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Step inside and be greeted by a sitting room adorned with a fireplace surrounded by Delft tiles and built-in shelves. A butler's pantry awaits directly off the sitting room. Further down the hall, you'll discover a dining room complete with another fireplace and a back stairway leading to one of the upstairs bedrooms and a sitting room. The cozy kitchen is adjacent to the dining room and boasts yet another fireplace. Towards the rear of the kitchen, you'll find a laundry room with a half-bath. The laundry room leads directly to the former summer kitchen and the original two-room schoolhouse, accessible through a side door entry and stairs leading to one room of the schoolhouse. The entry level of this area could easily be transformed into another living area or a first-floor bedroom with a full bath. Upstairs, two bedrooms in the hall share a full bath, while an in-law suite offers a full bath and a sitting area that could double as an extra bedroom. Both the sitting area and bedroom offer access to the stairwell leading to the dining room. There is also an attic space perfect for storage. Previously owned by a local historian who restored it to its former glory, this unique home offers a window into the past. While the home has only been used as a residence, the current zoning, RG-O, allows for other uses. Please see the attached Dover Planning Department information. The seller has recently replaced the heating system boiler, providing peace of mind for years to come. Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of history with The Thomas Stevenson House.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from July 20, 2023

Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Outdoor
Patio
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 420 S State St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2591 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Water HeaterLaundry: Lower Level
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Radiator,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s),ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Radiator
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 3Fireplace: DecorativeHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: OtherFloors: Wood
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt ShinglePatio / Porch: PatioFencing: Full, Back YardOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: Brick/Mortar, StoneNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Enclosed,Driveway,Private,Other
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2591 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1850
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Building Name: None AvailableConstruction Materials: Brick, Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Included in Sale: Refrigerator, Washer, DryerParcel Number: ED0507709034700000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $450,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Jul 20 2023Possession Timing: Immediate

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: DOVERCommunity: Dover
School Information
Elementary School: South DoverElementary School District: CapitalJr High / Middle School: William Henry M.s.Jr High / Middle School District: CapitalHigh School: Dover H.s.High School District: Capital

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2591 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.56 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

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

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: DEKT2019090Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2591
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Bayard Williams, (302) 743-0860
House of Real Estate
Bought with: Lily Gosnear, (302) 841-4640, Jack Lingo - Rehoboth
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DEKT2019090

Price History for 420 S State St

DatePriceEventSource
07/19/2023$420,000Sold
Bright MLS #DEKT2019090
07/05/2023$450,000PendingBright MLS #DEKT2019090
06/13/2023$450,000ContingentBright MLS #DEKT2019090
05/06/2023$450,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #DEKT2019090
12/31/2022$425,000ListingRemovedBright MLS #DEKT2000494
04/23/2022$425,000PriceChange
Bright MLS #DEKT2000494
01/01/2022$449,999PriceChange
Bright MLS #DEKT2000494
11/17/2021$474,999PriceChange
Bright MLS #DEKT2000494
10/08/2021$499,000PriceChange
Bright MLS #DEKT2000494
08/11/2021$599,900Listed For SaleBright MLS #DEKT2000494

Market trends in Dover

Last updated April 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$311K
$3.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$178
$1MoM
Available listings
181
12MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,251
Assessment$383,000
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$2,605/mo
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What Locals Say about Dover

At least 358 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

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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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420 S State St, Dover, DE 19901 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,591 sqft single-family home built in 1850. This property is not currently available for sale. 420 S State St was last sold on Jul 19, 2023 for $420,000 (7% lower than the asking price of $450,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 420 S State St is $479,600.