896 Schoolhouse Ln, Dover, DE 19904
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OFF MARKET

$378,000

Trulia Estimate
  • 6 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,269 sqft

896 Schoolhouse Ln, Dover, DE 19904

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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 8, 2016 for $211,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$378K
Since last month
Decreased$2K (-0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$6K (+1.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$166K (+78.4%)
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 +74% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$377K
August 2026$377K
July 2026$379K
June 2026$385K
May 2026$381K
April 2026$374K
March 2026$373K
February 2026$367K
January 2026$363K
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
873 Wilson Dr, Dover, DE
0.06
Single-Family Home
$305,000
07/08/26
4
2.5
1,978
910 Schoolhouse Ln, Dover, DE
0.10
Single-Family Home
$290,000
03/26/26
4
2
2,464
889 Schoolhouse Ln, Dover, DE
0.05
Single-Family Home
$316,500
04/28/26
3
3
1,852
860 Wilson Dr, Dover, DE
0.10
Single-Family Home
$370,000
07/06/26
4
2.5
1,939
911 Woodcrest Dr, Dover, DE
0.14
Single-Family Home
$332,000
09/26/25
4
2.5
1,968
839 Woodcrest Dr, Dover, DE
0.18
Single-Family Home
$320,000
11/12/25
4
1.5
2,384
910 Wilson Dr, Dover, DE
0.10
Single-Family Home
$309,000
04/17/26
3
1.5
2,020
727 Pear St, Dover, DE
0.34
Single-Family Home
$275,000
10/31/25
4
2
1,776
78 Ann Ave, Dover, DE
0.35
Single-Family Home
$300,000
09/30/25
4
2.5
1,304
721 N West St, Dover, DE
0.38
Single-Family Home
$340,000
04/23/26
3
2
2,214

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
873 Wilson Dr, Dover, DE 19904
0.06
$305,000
4
2.5
1,978
Recently Sold
900 Wilson Dr, Dover, DE 19904
0.06
$316,400
4
1.5
2,126
Off Market
895 Woodcrest Dr, Dover, DE 19904
0.08
$350,200
5
2.5
1,954
Off Market
909 Wilson Dr, Dover, DE 19904
0.09
$375,700
4
2.5
2,260
Off Market
860 Wilson Dr, Dover, DE 19904
0.10
$370,000
4
2.5
1,939
Recently Sold
910 Schoolhouse Ln, Dover, DE 19904
0.10
$290,000
4
2
2,464
Recently Sold
848 Schoolhouse Ln, Dover, DE 19904
0.13
$354,990
4
2.5
1,881
For Sale
910 Wilson Dr, Dover, DE 19904
0.10
$309,000
3
1.5
2,020
Recently Sold
912 Wilson Dr, Dover, DE 19904
0.12
$362,600
5
2
2,156
Off Market
911 Woodcrest Dr, Dover, DE 19904
0.14
$339,500
4
2.5
1,968
Off Market
839 Woodcrest Dr, Dover, DE 19904
0.18
$320,000
4
1.5
2,384
Recently Sold
18 Representative Ln, Dover, DE 19904
0.21
$322,100
3
2.5
2,297
Off Market

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 1967
2,269 sqft
$167/sqft
Garage

About this House

The renovations have just been completed on this awesome 2-story home in the popular neighborhood of Woodcrest! Outside, the property features a brick front including a full front porch complete with swing, new vinyl siding, all new windows, and a great back yard! Enter thru the new front door (all new exterior doors) to a foyer with hardwood floors, formal living and dining rooms, a great new kitchen with granite counters and separate breakfast area open to the large family room. The family room features a brick-hearth fireplace and exit to the new sunroom with tons of windows and natural light! The main floor also features a powder room and laundry room plus access to the 1-car garage. Upstairs, you'll find 4 spacious bedrooms, all with refinished hardwood floors, 2 new contemporary baths, and all new light fixtures throughout! The home has been completely repainted. The basement is unfinished but features lots of storage or space for a workshop. There is a new HVAC system. This home is in move-in condition!!! See it today!
896 Schoolhouse Ln, Dover, DE 19904 is a 6 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,269 sqft single-family home built in 1967. It last sold for $211,500 on Jan 8, 2016. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $378,000, with a rent estimate of $2,774/month.

Home Details for 896 Schoolhouse Ln

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementAtticNumber of Rooms: 14Types of Rooms: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room, Family Room, Laundry Room, Master Bath, Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room, Sun RoomCeiling Fan
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities
Cable ReadyDishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace
Security
Security System

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: AsphaltExterior: Vinyl, BrickLawnPatioPorch
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached, On Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1967
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9583 sqft

Additional Information

On Site Laundry Available

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 8, 2016
Source: N/A
Sold
$211,500
Oct 11, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$215,000
Price decreased by 2%
Sep 18, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$219,850
Price decreased by 2%
Jul 22, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$223,500
May 28, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$229,750

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

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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 896 Schoolhouse Ln

  • What is 896 Schoolhouse Ln estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 896 Schoolhouse Ln in Dover, DE is $378,000.
  • What is the price history for 896 Schoolhouse Ln?
    896 Schoolhouse Ln in Dover, DE last sold for $211,500 in January 2016.
  • 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 896 Schoolhouse Ln have air conditioning?
    Yes, 896 Schoolhouse Ln in Dover, DE has air conditioning.
  • Does 896 Schoolhouse Ln have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 896 Schoolhouse Ln in Dover, DE has in-unit laundry.

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