61 Acorn Ln, Dover, DE 19901
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OFF MARKET

$496,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 2,215 sqft (on 0.63 acres)

61 Acorn Ln, Dover, DE 19901

Est. Refi. Payment $2,908/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold May 30, 2025 for $480,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$496K
Since last month
Increased$1K (+0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$12K (+2.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$16K (+3.4%)
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 +124% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$496K
August 2026$495K
July 2026$493K
June 2026$495K
May 2026$492K
April 2026$489K
March 2026$494K
February 2026$492K
January 2026$488K
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
1401 S Hancock Ave, Dover, DE
0.19
Single-Family Home
$324,900
01/28/26
3
2
1,344
273 Acorn Ln, Dover, DE
0.21
Single-Family Home
$349,000
12/15/25
4
2
1,170
10 Loockerman Ct, Dover, DE
0.31
Single-Family Home
$334,900
06/30/26
4
2
1,924
915 E Division St, Dover, DE
0.44
Single-Family Home
$310,000
05/29/26
2
1
1,952
123 Linden Ct, Dover, DE
0.09
Single-Family Home
$278,000
12/05/25
3
1.5
1,320
1501 S Hancock Ave, Dover, DE
0.39
Single-Family Home
$390,000
06/22/26
3
2
1,460
920 E Division St, Dover, DE
0.44
Single-Family Home
$335,000
05/28/26
3
2
1,715
1420 S Hancock Ave, Dover, DE
0.25
Single-Family Home
$335,000
08/27/26
3
2.5
1,608

Nearby home prices

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Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
79 Acorn Ln, Dover, DE 19901
0.01
$397,000
3
2
1,568
For Sale
204 Mahogany Pl, Dover, DE 19901
0.05
$270,000
2
2.5
1,636
Recently Sold
1335 N Little Creek Rd, Dover, DE 19901
0.07
$379,999
3
2.5
1,895
For Sale
125 Linden Ct, Dover, DE 19901
0.08
$209,000
2
2.5
1,320
Recently Sold
123 Linden Ct, Dover, DE 19901
0.09
$278,000
3
1.5
1,320
Recently Sold
1408 Hopkins Ave, Dover, DE 19901
0.15
$334,300
4
3
1,638
Off Market
211 Shadybrook Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.15
$304,700
3
2.5
1,586
Off Market
1288 E Division St, Dover, DE 19901
0.17
$355,400
3
2.5
1,596
Off Market
1401 S Hancock Ave, Dover, DE 19901
0.19
$324,900
3
2
1,344
Recently Sold
273 Acorn Ln, Dover, DE 19901
0.21
$349,000
4
2
1,170
Recently Sold
223 Shadybrook Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.18
$295,000
3
3
1,640
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 1958
0.63 acre lot
2,215 sqft
$224/sqft
8 Open Spaces

About this House

What's unique:Swimming poolExtra-large garageVersatile rec roomFenced kennelNew flooringPrivate fenced backyard
Major Price Improvement! Welcome to 61 Acorn Lane, a charming and spacious residence nestled in the heart of Dover, DE. This beautifully maintained home offers the perfect combination of comfort, style, and versatility. Recently updated with new flooring and solid oak doors, the property features a bright and airy sunroom and a versatile rec room, providing ample space for relaxation and entertainment. With 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bath, this home boasts unique amenities, including an outdoor shower and sink and an extra-large garage perfect for a mechanic’s workshop, a personal retreat, or even a play space for kids. The backyard is an outdoor oasis, complete with a **12x18 fenced kennel, a swimming pool, and a beautiful pergola, making it ideal for gatherings or tranquil evenings under the stars. A standout feature of this property is the separate building, formerly a licensed beauty shop. Fully equipped with two sinks, a refrigerator, cabinets, a bedroom, and a full bath, this space offers endless possibilities. With the addition of a stove, it could easily transform into an in-law suite or a private apartment for an older child. The property’s beauty shop license is transferrable, or the new owner can use the space for a variety of other businesses based on their needs. Please do not bother Dog in Kennel. Outside, the private, fenced backyard is perfect for outdoor activities, gardening, or simply enjoying the peace and quiet. Situated in a quiet, friendly neighborhood, this home is just minutes from local schools, shopping, dining, and Dover's top attractions. With easy access to major highways, commuting is convenient, whether you're heading to work or exploring the best Delaware has to offer. Don’t miss the opportunity to make 61 Acorn Lane your new home! Bonus: The beauty salon equipment, products, and business are available for purchase. The property’s beauty shop license is transferrable, or the new owner can use the space for a variety of other businesses based on their needs. If the new owner would like to run a different business not listed in the attached forms, they would need to apply for a Home Occupation approval with our office Kent County Levy Court. (See Attached)
61 Acorn Ln, Dover, DE 19901 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,215 sqft single-family home built in 1958. It last sold for $480,000 on May 30, 2025 (8% below the $520,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $496,000, with a rent estimate of $2,369/month.
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listed by Ayana Morton, (302) 690-4816
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with: Rocke Gaston, (302) 270-9001, Century 21 Harrington Realty, Inc
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DEKT2031878

Home Details for 61 Acorn Ln

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Attic, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2215 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Connected, Natural Gas Available, Water Available, Phone, CableAppliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Electric Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Main LevelRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Brick, Gas/PropaneHas a Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: NoneFloors: Carpet, Vinyl
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No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: PorchFencing: OtherOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: Brick/MortarHas a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 8No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 8Parking: Asphalt,Driveway
Pool
Pool: In Ground, PrivatePool
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: On Site Septic
Farm & Range
Not Allowed to Raise Horses
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2215 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1958
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Ranch/Rambler
Building
Building Name: None AvailableConstruction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: Very GoodNot Included in Sale: Portable Hot Tub Leaves (not A Deal Breaker)Included in Sale: Dog Kennel W / Concrete Pad And Tin RoofParcel Number: ED0006819012900000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $520,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri May 30 2025Possession Timing: 0-30 Days CD

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2215 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.63 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

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

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: DEKT2031878Above Grade Unfinished Area: 2215

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
May 30, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2031878
Sold
$480,000
Apr 22, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2031878
Pending
$520,000
Mar 11, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2031878
PriceChange
$520,000
Price decreased by 6%
Dec 13, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2031878
Listed For Sale
$555,000
Dec 1, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2031878
ListingRemoved
$570,000

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 61 Acorn Ln

  • What is 61 Acorn Ln estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 61 Acorn Ln in Dover, DE is $496,000.
  • What is the price history for 61 Acorn Ln?
    61 Acorn Ln in Dover, DE last sold for $480,000 in May 2025.
  • 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 61 Acorn Ln have air conditioning?
    Yes, 61 Acorn Ln in Dover, DE has air conditioning.
  • Does 61 Acorn Ln have a pool?
    Yes, 61 Acorn Ln in Dover, DE has a pool.

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