78 Cove Rd, Dover, DE 19904
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SOLD
DEC 23, 2025

$383,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,680 sqft (on 1.40 acres)

78 Cove Rd, Dover, DE 19904

Est. Refi. Payment $2,246/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 23, 2025 for $327,500 (0% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$383K
Since last month
Increased$7K (+1.8%)
Since last year
Increased$92K (+31.5%)
Since last sale
Increased$57K (+17.4%)
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 +116% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$385K
August 2026$383K
July 2026$378K
June 2026$382K
May 2026$328K
April 2026$328K
March 2026$328K
February 2026$327K
January 2026$326K
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
10 Newark Cir, Dover, DE
0.24
Single-Family Home
$390,000
08/06/26
4
2
1,821
1119 Bison Rd, Dover, DE
0.30
Single-Family Home
$330,000
08/07/26
3
2
1,346
104 Lake Front Dr, Dover, DE
0.25
Single-Family Home
$585,000
06/22/26
3
2
2,850
44 W Inner Cir, Dover, DE
0.34
Single-Family Home
$330,000
11/07/25
3
2
1,850
615 S Wynn Wood Cir, Camden Wyoming, DE
0.51
Single-Family Home
$350,000
05/15/26
3
2
1,652
537 N Wynn Wood Cir, Camden Wyoming, DE
0.52
Single-Family Home
$305,000
02/26/26
3
2
1,716
450 Saddlebrook Dr, Camden Wyoming, DE
0.46
Single-Family Home
$240,000
08/21/26
4
2.5
1,794
74 Nanticoke Dr, Dover, DE
0.48
Single-Family Home
$350,000
03/27/26
4
2.5
1,995

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
Cove Rd, Dover, DE 19904
0.06
-
-
-
-
Off Market
90 Cove Rd, Dover, DE 19904
0.08
$180,000
3
2
924
For Sale
892 Bison Rd, Dover, DE 19904
0.10
-
-
-
-
Off Market
931 Bison Rd, Dover, DE 19904
0.15
$298,000
3
1
1,092
Off Market
Bison Rd, Dover, DE 19904
0.17
-
-
-
-
Off Market
104 Lake Front Dr, Dover, DE 19904
0.25
$585,000
3
2
2,850
Recently Sold
10 Newark Cir, Dover, DE 19904
0.24
$390,000
4
2
1,821
Recently Sold
350 W Darby Cir, Dover, DE 19904
0.23
$345,800
3
2
1,828
Off Market
297 W Darby Cir, Dover, DE 19904
0.25
$432,600
3
2.5
2,220
Off Market
297 E Darby Cir, Dover, DE 19904
0.25
$420,300
3
2.5
2,211
Off Market
1119 Bison Rd, Dover, DE 19904
0.30
$330,000
3
2
1,346
Recently Sold

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 78 Cove Rd.
  • Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1956
1.4 acre lot
1,680 sqft
$195/sqft
Open Parking

About this House

Welcome home to this newly renovated 4 bedroom, 2 full bath home proudly set back on a private lot. As you enter, you are greeted by new flooring running throughout the living room and kitchen. The kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a dining area. Access from the kitchen leads out to a lovely deck that is an ideal spot to enjoy dining al fresco, entertaining or just enjoying your morning or evening beverage. The main level also features two large bedrooms and an updated full bath. Upstairs you will find two more good sized bedrooms and a second updated full bath. HVAC is new - the main level of the home has Central A/C, upstairs has window units providing the cooling. The home is located within 2 short minutes from the local elementary school and a variety of amenities. Hone recently appraised for $340K prior to all improvements being completed.
78 Cove Rd, Dover, DE 19904 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,680 sqft single-family home built in 1956. It last sold for the $329,000 asking price on Dec 23, 2025. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $383,100, with a rent estimate of $2,418/month.
Last check for updates: about 7 hours ago
Listed by Blakely Minton, (267) 760-1719
Crown Homes Real Estate
Bought with: Shay Rhodunda, (302) 382-3600, EXP Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DEKT2041780

Home Details for 78 Cove Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1680 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Baseboard,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s),Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: None
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: Concrete PerimeterNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: On Site Septic
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1680 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1956
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Cape Cod
Building
Building Name: None AvailableConstruction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: NM0010309011602000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $329,000Price Per Sqft: $195/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Dec 26 2025Possession Timing: 0-30 Days CD

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: DOVERCommunity: None Available
School Information
Elementary School District: Caesar RodneyJr High / Middle School District: Caesar RodneyHigh School District: Caesar Rodney

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1680 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1.4 Acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: DEKT2041780Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1680

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 23, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2041780
Sold
$327,500
Nov 24, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2041780
Contingent
$329,000
Nov 14, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2041780
PriceChange
$329,000
Price decreased by 0%
Oct 15, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2041780
Listed For Sale
$330,000
Oct 15, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2040800
ListingRemoved
$330,000

Market trends in Dover

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$328K
$5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$183
$2MoM
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 78 Cove Rd

  • What is 78 Cove Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 78 Cove Rd in Dover, DE is $383,100.
  • What is the price history for 78 Cove Rd?
    78 Cove Rd in Dover, DE last sold for $327,500 in December 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 up $5K from the prior month.
  • Does 78 Cove Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 78 Cove Rd in Dover, DE has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 78 Cove Rd?
    The lot at 78 Cove Rd in Dover, DE is about 1.4 acres.

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