53 Washington St, Dover, DE 19904
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SOLD
MAY 8, 2026

$397,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,424 sqft

53 Washington St, Dover, DE 19904

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Currently Off Market - Sold May 8, 2026 for $395,000 (1% above list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$397K
Since last month
Increased$1K (+0.3%)
Since last year
Decreased$10K (-2.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$3K (+0.7%)
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 +59% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$398K
July 2026$397K
June 2026$397K
May 2026$396K
April 2026$391K
March 2026$391K
February 2026$412K
January 2026$399K
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
20 Rodney Rd, Dover, DE
0.06
Single-Family Home
$450,000
07/06/26
4
2.5
2,691
57 Washington St, Dover, DE
0.01
Single-Family Home
$265,000
10/30/25
3
2
1,288
501 N Bradford St, Dover, DE
0.22
Single-Family Home
$335,900
06/30/26
4
3
1,988
220 N Bradford St, Dover, DE
0.27
Single-Family Home
$290,000
02/11/26
4
2
2,058
46 Rodney Rd, Dover, DE
0.04
Single-Family Home
$290,000
10/28/25
3
1.5
1,701
31 Washington St, Dover, DE
0.06
Single-Family Home
$285,000
05/28/26
3
1.5
1,248
328 N Bradford St, Dover, DE
0.22
Single-Family Home
$408,000
07/02/26
4
2
2,250
311 N Governors Ave, Dover, DE
0.26
Single-Family Home
$335,000
09/24/25
3
2.5
1,900

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
46 Rodney Rd, Dover, DE 19901
0.04
$295,900
3
1.5
1,701
Off Market
57 Washington St, Dover, DE 19901
0.01
$270,300
3
2
1,288
Off Market
20 Rodney Rd, Dover, DE 19901
0.06
$450,000
4
2.5
2,691
Recently Sold
43 Rodney Rd, Dover, DE 19901
0.07
$299,300
3
1
1,344
Off Market
31 Washington St, Dover, DE 19901
0.06
$285,000
3
1.5
1,248
Recently Sold
111 Rodney Rd, Dover, DE 19901
0.07
$529,300
4
3.5
2,800
Off Market
124 Rodney Rd, Dover, DE 19901
0.06
$257,400
2
1
988
Off Market
28 Washington St, Dover, DE 19901
0.07
$427,000
4
2.5
2,500
Off Market
78 Washington St, Dover, DE 19901
0.06
$85,000
-
-
-
Recently Sold
82 Washington St, Dover, DE 19901
0.07
$195,900
2
1
672
Off Market
526 Pennsylvania Ave, Dover, DE 19901
0.13
$359,500
3
2
1,723
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 53 Washington St.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
2006
Living Area
2,424 sqft
Price/Sqft
$163/sqft
Parking
2 Car Garage

About this House

You'll love this stunning 2 story home located a short walk to Silver Lake Park. This meticulously maintained home located in Dover warmly welcomes you with beautiful floors. The living room greets you and shares it's beautiful fireplace to keep warm in the winter and a ceiling fan to keep cool in the summer. As you make your way towards the kitchen you will notice ornate crown molding hugging the dining room and can imagine serving delicious meals. The kitchen has two windows and basks in natural light. The stainless steel appliances and ample counter space are ideal for cooking gourmet meals. A powder room is conveniently located on the first floor for guests. This amazing home doesn't stop there. The first bedroom on the first floor can be used as an office or bedroom with a generous closet. As you make your way up the stairs you will find two additional generously sized bedrooms and a master bedroom with gorgeous tray ceiling. Would you look at that soaker tub in the master bath! The laundry room is conveniently located on the second floor!! No more running up and down the stairs with laundry! The basement is a blank canvas with tons of room and a rough in for an additional bathroom. If the inside wasn't enough the outside has a fenced in paver patio with natural gas hook up gas grill that conveys with the property! A rear entrance garage is perfect as it provides additional storage, protection for vehicles, and leaves the street parking open for guests. Schedule your tour today because this home will not last long!!
53 Washington St, Dover, DE 19904 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,424 sqft single-family home built in 2006. It last sold for $395,000 on May 8, 2026 (1% above the $390,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $397,400, with a rent estimate of $2,509/month.
Last check for updates: about 3 hours ago
Listed by Larry Thompson, (302) 856-4000
LESTER REALTY INC.
Bought with: Jemimah Chuks, (302) 359-8337, EXP Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DEKT2045366

Home Details for 53 Washington St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2424 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water AvailableAppliances: Gas Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: NoneFloors: Hardwood
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: BlockNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Faces Rear,Attached
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2424 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2006
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Contemporary
Building
Building Name: None AvailableConstruction Materials: FrameNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: The Mounted Tv Occupants Personal PropertyIncluded in Sale: Natural Gas Grill Tv Wall Mount (tv Not Included)Parcel Number: ED0506817016300000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $390,000Price Per Sqft: $163/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri May 08 2026Possession Timing: Immediate

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2424 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7405 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive AgencyListing Terms: Cash, FHA, Conventional

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: DEKT2045366Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2424

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing Display: Y

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 8, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2045366
Sold
$395,000
Mar 26, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2045366
Pending
$390,000
Mar 20, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2045366
Listed For Sale
$390,000
Dec 12, 2021
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2004736
ListingRemoved
$345,000
Dec 1, 2021
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2004736
Contingent
$345,000

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

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 53 Washington St

  • What is 53 Washington St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 53 Washington St in Dover, DE is $397,400.
  • What is the price history for 53 Washington St?
    53 Washington St in Dover, DE last sold for $395,000 in May 2026.
  • 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 up $5K from the prior month.
  • Does 53 Washington St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 53 Washington St in Dover, DE has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 53 Washington St?
    The lot at 53 Washington St in Dover, DE is about 0.17 acres (7,405 sq ft).

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