538 Carol St, Dover, DE 19904
Property image
Property image
OFF MARKET

538 Carol St
Dover, DE 19904

  • 2 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,046 sqft

$265,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 7, 2026

$265,800

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 7, 2026
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,046 sqft

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 538 Carol St.
  • Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Description

For a great location, this is it! This quaint ranch home has a New Roof, New Hot Water Heater, New furnace, and Hardwood Floors. Conveniently situated within minutes of Shopping, Elementary Schools and Secondary Schools, Universities, Silver Lake and Dover Air Force Base. Relax outdoors on your Private Deck or sit by your Fire Pit in the Fenced in yard. The home boasts a Large living Room, Dining Area, Updated Kitchen with Gas Stove, 2 Full Baths, spacious Attic accessible from inside the home and a Full Basement for additional living space and storage. This home was originally a 3 bedroom home and a 3rd bedroom has been converted to a full laundry room/bathroom for convenience and can be reverted to a 3 bedroom 1 bath. Reserve your showing today!
538 Carol St, Dover, DE 19904 is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,046 sqft single-family home built in 1954. It last sold for $235,000 on Nov 1, 2023 (4% below the $245,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $265,800, with a rent estimate of $1,983/month.

Home Highlights

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

Home Details for 538 Carol St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,Sump PumpNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1046 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s),OtherHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: NoneFloors: Hardwood
View
No View
Security
Security: Exterior Cameras

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Patio / Porch: DeckFencing: Back YardOther Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, OutbuildingFoundation: BlockNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: On Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1046 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1954
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Ranch/Rambler
Building
Building Name: None AvailableConstruction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Included in Sale: Outdoor Cameras, Shed, 2nd Refrigerator In BasementParcel Number: ED0506720016700000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $245,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Nov 10 2023Possession Timing: Immediate

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1046 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 8400 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

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

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: DEKT2021928Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1046
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Liza Orlando, (302) 670-9074
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with: Kelly Clark, (302) 757-6041, Crown Homes Real Estate
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DEKT2021928

Price History for 538 Carol St

DatePriceEventSource
11/01/2023$235,000Sold
Bright MLS #DEKT2021928
09/25/2023$245,000PendingBright MLS #DEKT2021928
08/30/2023$245,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #DEKT2021928
10/05/2021$210,000Sold
Bright MLS #DEKT2001434
08/20/2021$215,000PendingBright MLS #DEKT2001434
08/16/2021$215,000PriceChange
Bright MLS #DEKT2001434
08/03/2021$220,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #DEKT2001434
10/06/2009$145,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Dover

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$325K
$14.2KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$177
$1MoM
Available listings
197
16MoM
Skip to last item
  • Results are loading
Skip to first item

Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,368
Assessment$232,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 538 Carol St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
631 N West St, Dover, DE
0.10
Single-Family Home
$275,000
10/31/25
3
1.5
1,464
622 N West St, Dover, DE
0.10
Single-Family Home
$305,000
12/22/25
3
1.5
1,464
605 Columbia Ave, Dover, DE
0.08
Single-Family Home
$250,000
03/23/26
3
1
1,008
324 Ross St, Dover, DE
0.16
Single-Family Home
$200,000
02/27/26
2
1
1,379
604 Lakewood Pl, Dover, DE
0.14
Single-Family Home
$300,000
09/19/25
4
2
1,572
239 N New St, Dover, DE
0.38
Single-Family Home
$174,900
09/09/25
2
1.5
1,150
224 Columbia Ave, Dover, DE
0.17
Single-Family Home
$325,000
07/18/25
3
2
1,794
727 Pear St, Dover, DE
0.21
Single-Family Home
$275,000
10/31/25
4
2
1,776

Nearby homes

Get a sense of prices in the area by checking nearby homes.
Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Assigned Schools

These are the assigned schools for 538 Carol St.
View nearby schools on GreatSchools
The GreatSchools Rating compares schools on a variety of school quality indicators including test scores, college readiness, equity and more. Learn more.

What Locals Say about Dover

At least 359 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

  • 45 % 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

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. "
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    0
    Flag
  • Stephanie Q
    "There are no community events. Nothing goes on in here but constant noise! Can’t wait to move out of here."
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    7
    Flag
  • 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"
    2
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "i like feeling fairly safe while walking my dog, though i do wish there were sidewalks. there are no sidewalks. "
    1
    Flag
  • 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. "
    1
    Flag
  • 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 ! "
    21
    Flag
  • Trulia User
    "there are alot of families and kids. also a local park. it also has a nice shopping center. very friendly neighborhood"
    1
    Flag
  • 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."
    0
    Flag
  • Kirsten L.
    "Friendly with mixed races and people’s ages dog friendly. Food stores pharmacies and parks close "
    0
    Flag
  • 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"
    1
    Flag
  • 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."
    14
    Flag
  • 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."
    7
    Flag
  • 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"
    8
    Flag
  • 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."
    9
    Flag
  • 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. "
    1
    Flag
  • 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 "
    2
    Flag
  • 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. "
    3
    Flag
  • Dscottbouley
    "Local network, downtown events, and school activities. Also, access to local museums, street fairs, and athletics both at high school and collegiate levels. "
    6
    Flag
  • 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."
    0
    Flag
  • Carolbaker57
    "Neighborhood watch meetings have a great turnout. The majority of the neighbors keeps their lawns looking great too. "
    5
    Flag
  • 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 "
    2
    Flag
  • 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. "
    3
    Flag
  • 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 "
    2
    Flag
  • 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 "
    2
    Flag
  • 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.."
    6
    Flag
  • Tiffany M.
    "None make it special really but hey do have state police come take walkers to school with the horses "
    4
    Flag
  • 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!"
    0
    Flag
  • 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 "
    0
    Flag
  • 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."
    15
    Flag
  • 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"
    0
    Flag
  • 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."
    3
    Flag
  • Nikki l.
    "The breakfast to go aids in getting out on time. The neighborhood watch works spectacular and the school district is amazing. "
    0
    Flag
  • 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. "
    2
    Flag
  • 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. "
    0
    Flag

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Apartments for Rent

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Explore by feature - Pet Friendly

36 pet-friendly rentals in Dover, DE

Explore by feature - Garage

22 rentals with a garage in Dover, DE

Explore by feature - Air Conditioning

61 rentals with air conditioning in Dover, DE

Explore by feature - Pool

18 rentals with a pool in Dover, DE

Explore by feature - Washer/dryer

43 rentals with a washer/dryer in Dover, DE

Explore by feature - Outdoor Space

14 rentals with an outdoor space in Dover, DE

Homes for sale near 538 Carol St

Skip to last item
Skip to first item

Off Market Homes Near 538 Carol St

Skip to last item
Skip to first item
The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement. Listing information is from various brokers who participate in the Bright MLS IDX program and not all listings may be visible on the site. The property information being provided on or through the website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and such information may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on the website may no longer be available because they are for instance, under contract, sold or are no longer being offered for sale. Property information displayed is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Copyright 2026 Bright MLS, Inc. Click here for more information