956 Janeka Ln, Dover, DE 19904
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SOLD
DEC 1, 2025

956 Janeka Ln
Dover, DE 19904

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,679 sqft

$320,000

Last Sold: Dec 1, 2025
7% below list $345K
$191/sqft

$320,000

Last Sold: Dec 1, 2025
7% below list $345K
$191/sqft
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,679 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School2 High Schools
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Description

Well-priced and perfectly located! This charming one-level home is close to shopping, hospitals, historic downtown Dover, museums, restaurants, and more. A welcoming front porch leads into a spacious living room with built-in shelving, a cozy gas fireplace, and plenty of natural light. The gourmet kitchen features an oversized island, granite countertops, custom backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a farmhouse sink overlooking the outdoors. The adjoining dining room opens to an expansive deck - partially covered - perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The primary suite includes a private bath with walk-in shower and tile flooring. Two additional bedrooms share a full hall bath. A laundry room with storage connects to the oversized two-car garage with alley access. Enjoy the private, landscaped backyard from the large deck. Don’t miss this beautiful home that combines comfort, convenience, and style!
956 Janeka Ln, Dover, DE 19904 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,679 sqft single-family home built in 1994. It last sold for $320,000 on Dec 1, 2025 (7% below the $345,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $325,800, with a rent estimate of $2,126/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$191/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 956 Janeka Ln

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1679 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable AvailableAppliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Tankless Water Heater, Instant Hot Water, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherDisposalDryerLaundry: Main Level,Laundry RoomMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Wood BurningHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Tile/Brick
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: NoneFloors: Luxury Vinyl, Tile Brick
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeExterior: Sidewalks, Street LightsFoundation: Crawl SpaceNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage Faces Rear,Inside Entrance,Garage Door Opener,Oversized,Attached,Driveway,On Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1679 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1994
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Ranch/Rambler
Building
Building Name: None AvailableConstruction Materials: Vinyl Siding, BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: ExcellentParcel Number: ED0507620041900000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $345,000Price Per Sqft: $191/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Dec 01 2025Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1679 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 10062 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: DEKT2039568Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1679

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing Display: Y
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Becky Curry, (302) 674-4220
Burns & Ellis Realtors
Bought with: Carla Wilson, (302) 233-1882, Patterson-Schwartz-Dover
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DEKT2039568

Price History for 956 Janeka Ln

DatePriceEventSource
12/01/2025$320,000Sold
Bright MLS #DEKT2039568
10/24/2025$345,000PendingBright MLS #DEKT2039568
10/01/2025$345,000PriceChange
Bright MLS #DEKT2039568
07/23/2025$360,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #DEKT2039568
01/30/2009$242,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/12/2008$242,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/30/2008$227,000Sold
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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
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,632
Assessment$277,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 956 Janeka Ln

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
961 Woodford Dr, Dover, DE
0.08
Single-Family Home
$320,000
11/18/25
3
2
1,648
949 Westview Ter, Dover, DE
0.09
Single-Family Home
$330,000
04/06/26
3
1.5
1,717
1199 Charles Dr, Dover, DE
0.32
Single-Family Home
$322,000
03/06/26
3
1.5
1,719
507 Wyoming Ave, Dover, DE
0.07
Single-Family Home
$360,000
10/20/25
3
2.5
2,114
21 Sherwood Ct, Dover, DE
0.22
Single-Family Home
$280,000
12/03/25
4
2
1,744
1120 Woodsedge Rd, Dover, DE
0.16
Single-Family Home
$360,000
12/19/25
3
2.5
1,854
943 Woodford Dr, Dover, DE
0.09
Single-Family Home
$341,000
09/25/25
4
1.5
2,674
1164 Charles Dr, Dover, DE
0.30
Single-Family Home
$309,900
12/19/25
3
1.5
1,256

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Assigned Schools

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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

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  • 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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