956 McDowell Dr, Dover, DE 19901
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OFF MARKET

$285,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,052 sqft

956 McDowell Dr, Dover, DE 19901

Est. Refi. Payment $1,783/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jan 9, 2018 for $162,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$286K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-1.2%)
Since last year
Increased$6K (+2.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$122K (+74.7%)
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 +107% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
October 2026$285K
September 2026$286K
August 2026$288K
July 2026$289K
June 2026$290K
May 2026$290K
April 2026$287K
March 2026$285K
February 2026$279K
January 2026$274K
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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
992 Boggs Dr, Dover, DE
0.11
Single-Family Home
$260,000
10/23/25
3
1
1,104
337 Macarthur Dr, Dover, DE
0.05
Single-Family Home
$205,000
12/10/25
3
2
1,690
939 Buck Dr, Dover, DE
0.23
Single-Family Home
$255,000
08/25/26
3
1.5
1,000
875 Townsend Blvd, Dover, DE
0.24
Single-Family Home
$280,000
09/17/26
3
2
1,326
358 Frear Dr, Dover, DE
0.24
Single-Family Home
$297,500
11/26/25
3
1.5
1,130
1225 Harrison Dr, Dover, DE
0.30
Single-Family Home
$120,000
09/23/26
3
2
1,784
217 Macarthur Dr, Dover, DE
0.20
Single-Family Home
$290,000
06/29/26
3
2
1,346
325 Frear Dr, Dover, DE
0.26
Single-Family Home
$330,000
09/29/26
3
1.5
1,130
923 Buck Dr, Dover, DE
0.25
Single-Family Home
$255,000
07/31/26
3
1.5
1,428
541 Buckson Dr, Dover, DE
0.30
Single-Family Home
$225,000
06/24/26
3
1
984

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
952 McDowell Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.01
$243,200
4
2
1,056
Off Market
960 McDowell Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.02
$303,400
3
1.5
1,500
Off Market
1427 Garfield Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.02
$261,000
4
2
1,524
Off Market
1419 Garfield Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.02
$257,600
4
2
1,524
Off Market
948 McDowell Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.03
$275,800
3
1.5
1,200
Off Market
410 Nimitz Rd, Dover, DE 19901
0.03
$263,100
3
1
1,130
Off Market
955 McDowell Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.03
$340,900
4
2
2,220
Off Market
1331 Garfield Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.03
$269,000
4
3
1,524
Off Market
951 McDowell Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.03
$262,500
3
2
1,412
Off Market
959 McDowell Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.04
$319,900
3
1.5
2,632
Recently Sold
947 McDowell Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.04
$238,600
4
2
1,056
Off Market
1329 Garfield Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.04
$264,600
4
2
1,524
Off Market
944 McDowell Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.04
$237,200
3
1
1,000
Off Market
337 Macarthur Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.05
$299,400
3
2
1,690
Off Market
990 Carvel Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.05
$303,200
4
1.5
1,337
Off Market
943 McDowell Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.05
$244,300
3
2
1,460
Off Market
417 Nimitz Rd, Dover, DE 19901
0.05
$238,500
2
1
1,152
Off Market
982 Carvel Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.05
$257,300
4
2
1,280
Off Market
425 Nimitz Rd, Dover, DE 19901
0.05
$162,800
Studio
-
-
Off Market
1325 Garfield Dr, Dover, DE 19901
0.05
$322,500
3
2
1,130
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 1968
1,052 sqft
$271/sqft
Garage

About this House

Seller is offering $5,000 settlement assistance with full price offer. Completely remodeled home in popular Towne Point is now ready for sale!!! Upgrades include: All new kitchen with stainless steel appliances, refinished hardwood floors, New A/C, Updated electrical, New plumbing, New hot-water heater, Crown Molding, New light fixtures, and much more!! New vinyl siding, Landscaping and Fenced in yard complete the package. This house won't last long! Schedule your appointment today!
956 McDowell Dr, Dover, DE 19901 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,052 sqft single-family home built in 1968. It last sold for $162,900 on Jan 9, 2018. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $285,500, with a rent estimate of $1,829/month.

Home Details for 956 McDowell Dr

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 7
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminate
Appliances & Utilities
Dishwasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Asphalt, OtherExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1968
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: split level

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7840 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jan 9, 2018
Source: N/A
Sold
$162,900
Nov 28, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$162,900
Nov 27, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$162,900
Price decreased by 1%
Oct 25, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$164,995
Price decreased by 2%
Oct 13, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$168,800
Price decreased by 0%

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

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What Locals Say about Dover

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  • 70% say there are sidewalks
  • 67% say there's holiday spirit
  • 45% say neighbors are friendly
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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

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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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Frequently asked questions about 956 McDowell Dr

  • What is 956 McDowell Dr estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 956 McDowell Dr in Dover, DE is $285,500.
  • What is the price history for 956 McDowell Dr?
    956 McDowell Dr in Dover, DE last sold for $162,900 in January 2018.
  • 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 956 McDowell Dr have air conditioning?
    Yes, 956 McDowell Dr in Dover, DE has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 956 McDowell Dr?
    The lot at 956 McDowell Dr in Dover, DE is about 0.18 acres (7,840 sq ft).

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