500 American Ave, Dover, DE 19901
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OFF MARKET

$331,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,622 sqft (on 0.29 acres)

500 American Ave, Dover, DE 19901

Est. Refi. Payment $1,955/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 24, 2018 for $209,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$332K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.7%)
Since last year
Increased$2K (+0.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$121K (+57.5%)
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 +72% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$331K
August 2026$331K
July 2026$333K
June 2026$336K
May 2026$337K
April 2026$331K
March 2026$332K
February 2026$326K
January 2026$321K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
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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
57 Washington St, Dover, DE
0.10
Single-Family Home
$265,000
10/30/25
3
2
1,288
31 Washington St, Dover, DE
0.07
Single-Family Home
$285,000
05/28/26
3
1.5
1,248
46 Rodney Rd, Dover, DE
0.05
Single-Family Home
$290,000
10/28/25
3
1.5
1,701
423 N Bradford St, Dover, DE
0.12
Single-Family Home
$200,000
09/03/26
3
2.5
1,606
101 Rodney Rd, Dover, DE
0.07
Single-Family Home
$150,000
07/14/26
3
3
1,603
317 N Bradford St, Dover, DE
0.20
Single-Family Home
$410,000
01/14/26
3
1.5
1,600
335 N Governors Ave, Dover, DE
0.22
Single-Family Home
$209,900
02/23/26
3
1.5
1,368
501 N Bradford St, Dover, DE
0.13
Single-Family Home
$335,900
06/30/26
4
3
1,988
12 Clara St, Dover, DE
0.14
Single-Family Home
$280,000
05/26/26
3
2
1,524
328 N Bradford St, Dover, DE
0.19
Single-Family Home
$408,000
07/02/26
4
2
2,250

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
526 Pennsylvania Ave, Dover, DE 19901
0.06
$359,500
3
2
1,723
Off Market
526 Pennsylvania Avenue Ext, Dover, DE 19901
0.06
$289,900
3
2
1,723
Off Market
43 Rodney Rd, Dover, DE 19901
0.03
$299,300
3
1
1,344
Off Market
574 Pennsylvania Ave, Dover, DE 19901
0.10
$353,000
4
2
2,550
Off Market
574 Pennsylvania Avenue Ext, Dover, DE 19901
0.10
-
4
2
1,766
Off Market
539 Pennsylvania Ave, Dover, DE 19901
0.10
$745,200
4
4
4,420
Off Market
20 Rodney Rd, Dover, DE 19901
0.05
$450,000
4
2.5
2,691
Recently Sold
46 Rodney Rd, Dover, DE 19901
0.05
$295,900
3
1.5
1,701
Off Market
111 Rodney Rd, Dover, DE 19901
0.09
$529,300
4
3.5
2,800
Off Market
555 Pennsylvania Ave, Dover, DE 19901
0.12
$1,200,000
3
3
4,344
For Sale
600 Pennsylvania Avenue Ext, Dover, DE 19901
0.13
$499,400
4
3
2,433
Off Market
31 Washington St, Dover, DE 19901
0.07
$285,000
3
1.5
1,248
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1959
0.29 acre lot
1,622 sqft
$204/sqft
Garage

About this House

Check out this fabulous ranch home in Olde Dover. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom all-brick home is located on North American Ave extended and within walking distance to the Silver Lake Park. As you enter the front door there is a huge living room to the left hosting a wood-burning fireplace and custom built-in shelves. Then the dining room is open to the living room giving a massive space for your entertainment needs. The sun room is a wonderful place to take in a great book with your first cup of java and watching the local birds and squirrels start their day. The kitchen is fully appliances and has enough room for a breakfast table. Down the hall are the three sizable bedrooms and bathrooms. The master bedroom is large enough to put your king size bed in with room left over. There is a bedroom that has knotty pine and could be used as an office if you choose. Under the carpets is hardwood floors. There is a full unfinished basement for all your storage needs or work-shop, you decide. This home is conveniently located 13 minutes from Dover AFB, 6 minutes from Kent General Hospital, 6 minutes from the world famous Dover Downs and Casino and 61 minutes to Rehoboth Beach. It's close enough to NY City, Baltimore, Washington DC and Philadelphia that you can make day trips for a visit. Schedule your appointment today for this one-of-a-kind home and start making your new memories! I don't think you will be disappointed.
500 American Ave, Dover, DE 19901 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,622 sqft single-family home built in 1959. It last sold for $209,900 on May 24, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $331,600, with a rent estimate of $1,867/month.

Home Details for 500 American Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherRefrigerator
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1959
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Ranch / Rambler

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Garage Attached

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.29 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 24, 2018
Source: N/A
Sold
$209,900
Apr 12, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$209,900
Mar 23, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$209,900

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 500 American Ave

  • What is 500 American Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 500 American Ave in Dover, DE is $331,600.
  • What is the price history for 500 American Ave?
    500 American Ave in Dover, DE last sold for $209,900 in May 2018.
  • 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 500 American Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 500 American Ave in Dover, DE has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 500 American Ave?
    The lot at 500 American Ave in Dover, DE is about 0.29 acres (12,501 sq ft).

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