5 Senator Ave, Dover, DE 19901
NEW
COMING SOON 8/29

$234,900

  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,144 sqft

5 Senator Ave, Dover, DE 19901

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Home Highlights

Parking
Open Parking
Price/Sqft
$205
Climate Control
Heat Pump, Electric & Central Air
Listed
1 day ago

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 5 Senator Ave.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Move-in ready and priced to sell! This 4-bedroom, 1-bath home has been recently renovated and refreshed throughout. Step inside to find fresh paint, new flooring, new interior doors and new appliances, giving the home a clean, updated feel from the moment you walk in. Major improvements have already been taken care of, including a newer roof, windows and HVAC, so many of the big-ticket items are already done. With four bedrooms, there's plenty of space and flexibility to fit a variety of needs. Situated on a nice-sized lot with convenient access to Route 1, Route 13, Dover Air Force Base, shopping, restaurants and everything the Dover area has to offer. Affordable, updated and ready to go—homes offering four bedrooms and this many improvements at this price point can be hard to find. Schedule your showing today!
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Steven Schmidt, (302) 678-4326
RE/MAX Horizons, (302) 678-4300
Co-Listing Agent: Barbara T Schmidt, (302) 678-4300
RE/MAX Horizons, (302) 678-4300
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DEKT2049742
Also Listed on Bright MLS.

Home Details for 5 Senator Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1144 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: None
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1144 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 1

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954Year Renovated: 2026
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Ranch/Rambler
Building
Building Name: NoneConstruction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: GoodParcel Number: ED0008607024400000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $234,900Price Per Sqft: $205
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: COMING SOON

Location

Direction & Address
City: DOVERCommunity: Capitol Park
School Information
Elementary School District: CapitalJr High / Middle School District: CapitalHigh School District: Capital

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: DEKT2049742

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1144 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8233 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Agency

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: DEKT2049742Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1144

Additional Information

Source Internet Consumer Comment: YSource Internet Automated Valuation Display: YSource Internet Entire Listing Display: YSource Internet Address Display: Y

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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Market trends in Dover

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

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$241K
Since last month
Increased$1K (+0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$3K (+1.3%)
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 +244% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$241K
July 2026$240K
June 2026$244K
May 2026$239K
April 2026$228K
March 2026$228K
February 2026$216K
January 2026$213K
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
137 N Governors Blvd, Dover, DE
0.20
Single-Family Home
$246,500
08/29/25
4
1
1,104
153 President Dr, Dover, DE
0.09
Single-Family Home
$222,000
12/19/25
3
1
944
1 Congress Pl, Dover, DE
0.08
Single-Family Home
$240,000
11/04/25
3
1
944
146 President Dr, Dover, DE
0.10
Single-Family Home
$240,000
08/14/26
3
1
944
223 President Dr, Dover, DE
0.11
Single-Family Home
$200,000
12/19/25
3
1
944
2 Congress Pl, Dover, DE
0.10
Single-Family Home
$238,000
06/05/26
3
1
944
137 President Dr, Dover, DE
0.14
Single-Family Home
$235,000
06/24/26
3
1
928
102 S Governors Blvd, Dover, DE
0.21
Single-Family Home
$272,451
08/07/26
3
1
944
263 N Governors Blvd, Dover, DE
0.21
Single-Family Home
$160,000
08/03/26
3
1
906

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
19 Senator Ave, Dover, DE 19901
0.04
$257,200
4
1
1,168
Off Market
185 N Governor Blvd, Dover, DE 19901
0.06
-
-
-
-
Off Market
4 Senator Ave, Dover, DE 19901
0.03
$286,600
3
2
1,512
Off Market
6 State Cir, Dover, DE 19901
0.04
$236,800
2
2
1,152
Off Market
1 Congress Pl, Dover, DE 19901
0.08
$240,000
3
1
944
Recently Sold
206 S Governors Blvd, Dover, DE 19901
0.10
$237,200
4
2
912
Off Market
1 State Cir, Dover, DE 19901
0.07
$233,100
3
1
944
Off Market
201 President Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.05
$267,400
5
1
1,224
Off Market
2 Congress Pl, Dover, DE 19901
0.10
$238,000
3
1
944
Recently Sold
220 S Governors Blvd, Dover, DE 19901
0.11
$104,300
3
1
1,202
Off Market
164 S Governors Blvd, Dover, DE 19901
0.09
$217,800
3
1
944
Off Market

Price and Tax history

YearProperty taxTax assessment
2025
$1,478
$169,500
Home facts updated by county records

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Steven Schmidt, RE/MAX Horizons, (302) 678-4300
Agent Phone: (302) 678-4326
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Frequently asked questions about 5 Senator Ave

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 5 Senator Ave?
    Based on a $234,900 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 5 Senator Ave in Dover, DE is approximately $1,388 (about $1,227 principal & interest, $86 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 5 Senator Ave compare to homes in Dover?
    5 Senator Ave in Dover, DE is listed at $234,900, about 28% below the $328K median sale price in Dover.
  • 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 homes for sale in Dover, DE.
  • What are the closest schools to 5 Senator Ave?
    The closest schools to 5 Senator Ave in Dover, DE are Central Middle School, Dover High School, South Dover Elementary School (rated 4/10).
  • Does 5 Senator Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 5 Senator Ave in Dover, DE has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 5 Senator Ave?
    The lot at 5 Senator Ave in Dover, DE is about 0.19 acres (8,233 sq ft).
5 Senator Ave, Dover, DE 19901 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,144 sqft single-family home built in 1954. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Bright MLS on Aug 27, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# DEKT2049742.