4977 Kenton Rd, Dover, DE 19904
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OFF MARKET

$624,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,888 sqft (on 5 acres)

4977 Kenton Rd, Dover, DE 19904

Est. Refi. Payment $3,614/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 15, 2022 for $549,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$624K
Since last month
Decreased$12K (-1.8%)
Since last year
Increased$3K (+0.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$70K (+12.8%)
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 +242% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$620K
August 2026$624K
July 2026$632K
June 2026$626K
May 2026$625K
April 2026$614K
March 2026$610K
February 2026$599K
January 2026$597K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
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
7141 Pearsons Corner Rd, Dover, DE
0.40
Single-Family Home
$370,000
07/10/26
3
2
1,764
7717 Pearsons Corner Rd, Dover, DE
0.18
Single-Family Home
$230,000
06/16/26
3
1.5
1,364
4634 Kenton Rd, Dover, DE
0.38
Single-Family Home
$340,000
04/24/26
3
2
1,882
4468 Kenton Rd, Dover, DE
0.57
Single-Family Home
$400,000
02/26/26
3
3
1,584
35 Dapple Gray Ln, Dover, DE
0.39
Single-Family Home
$330,000
02/20/26
4
2
1,620
90 Shelterwood Ln, Dover, DE
0.78
Single-Family Home
$400,000
02/26/26
3
2
1,568
1304 Resort Blvd, Dover, DE
0.39
Single-Family Home
$346,000
07/14/26
2
2
1,518
1241 Resort Blvd, Dover, DE
0.46
Single-Family Home
$360,354
06/30/26
2
2
1,518
1235 Resort Blvd, Dover, DE
0.47
Single-Family Home
$351,500
08/24/26
2
2
1,518
247 Carney Ct, Dover, DE
0.60
Single-Family Home
$354,990
06/29/26
3
2
1,453

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
7386 Pearsons Corner Rd, Dover, DE 19904
0.15
$103,000
2
2
1,084
Recently Sold
7717 Pearsons Corner Rd, Dover, DE 19904
0.18
$230,000
3
1.5
1,364
Recently Sold
4805 Kenton Rd, Dover, DE 19904
0.20
$317,600
3
2
1,456
Off Market
4779 Kenton Rd, Dover, DE 19904
0.22
$396,400
4
2
2,240
Off Market
3098 W Seven Hickories Rd, Dover, DE 19904
0.22
$603,900
4
2.5
2,886
Off Market
7287 Pearsons Corner Rd, Dover, DE 19904
0.24
$274,900
3
2
1,620
Foreclosure
1378 Resort Blvd, Dover, DE 19904
0.32
$389,300
2
2
1,968
Off Market
126 Banta Dr, Dover, DE 19904
0.36
$361,900
2
2
1,965
Off Market
4634 Kenton Rd, Dover, DE 19904
0.38
$340,000
3
2
1,882
Recently Sold
3562 Seven Hickories Rd, Dover, DE 19904
0.37
$479,900
1
1.5
1,600
For Sale
1304 Resort Blvd, Dover, DE 19904
0.39
$346,000
2
2
1,518
Recently Sold
35 Dapple Gray Ln, Dover, DE 19904
0.39
$330,000
4
2
1,620
Recently Sold

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 4977 Kenton Rd.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1860
5 acre lot
1,888 sqft
$331/sqft

About this House

Stately 3BR, 2BA farmhouse set on 5+ acres with endless possibilities. You will love it the minute you pull in the drive! Entering the beautiful home, you will find the updates have all been completed preserving the historic character, ambiance and aesthetics of the home with just enough modernization to allow for the comfort of the modern-day buyer. The adjacent Agricultural Building ("Barn") was built by a local Amish company. The barn offers electric, water, and septic PLUS 1br/1ba loft above the structure that can be utilized as additional living space with proper pemits AND an additional main floor storage area which can be converted into 2 10X10 horse stalls. There is additional storage area ready to add additional paddocks, as well as a staked out 200X150 riding ring that is ready to be finished! Chicken coops, goat pin, pastures, riding ring, and the list doesn't stop! Relax on the Updated Front Porch or the patio area enjoying some shade from the 100-year-old grapevine admiring the amazing landscaping and several Damson Plum Trees. Additional updates include; New Septic System-2021, New Roof 2021, Fresh Paint 2021, New Flooring 2021, HVAC 2020, Windows 2019, fresh vapor barrier and insulation in the crawl space, new gutters, mud-room area/laundry on main floor, & More. Do not miss your opportunity to own this beautiful piece of Delaware history! The property is zoned Agricultural and ready for some farm living! Only available due to seller relocation.
4977 Kenton Rd, Dover, DE 19904 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,888 sqft single-family home built in 1860. It last sold for $549,900 on Apr 15, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $624,400, with a rent estimate of $2,217/month.

Home Details for 4977 Kenton Rd

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, OilAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1860
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Conventional

Exterior Features

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

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 5.00 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 15, 2022
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2008286
Sold
$549,900
Mar 9, 2022
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2008286
Pending
$549,900
Feb 25, 2022
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2008286
Listed For Sale
$549,900
Jul 29, 2021
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT249410
Sold
$443,700
Jun 14, 2021
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT249410
Pending
$443,700

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 4977 Kenton Rd

  • What is 4977 Kenton Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 4977 Kenton Rd in Dover, DE is $624,400.
  • What is the price history for 4977 Kenton Rd?
    4977 Kenton Rd in Dover, DE last sold for $549,900 in April 2022.
  • 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 roughly unchanged from the prior month.
  • Does 4977 Kenton Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 4977 Kenton Rd in Dover, DE has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 4977 Kenton Rd?
    The lot at 4977 Kenton Rd in Dover, DE is about 5 acres.

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