Welcome to 155 N American Avenue, a charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Cape Cod offering 1,824 square feet of living space on a corner lot in the established Olde Dover area. With flexible living spaces, classic character, and a convenient location near Historic Downtown Dover, this home offers plenty of opportunity to make it your own. Step inside to a welcoming living room featuring a cozy fireplace, creating a comfortable gathering space for relaxing or entertaining. The spacious eat-in kitchen offers plenty of room for everyday meals and features double wall ovens, and an island cooktop. A main-level bedroom provides added convenience and flexibility, while the additional room on the first floor can easily serve as a home office, hobby room, den, or other flex space to suit your needs. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms and a full bath. There is also a screened-in side porch, a perfect spot to enjoy morning coffee, unwind in the evening, or simply relax while enjoying the outdoors. The ample-sized side and back yard features a privacy fence and an established vegetable garden, offering space for gardening, outdoor entertaining, pets, or play. Need extra space? The full basement provides laundry facilities, generous storage, and additional unfinished space ready for you to customize to fit your lifestyle. Enjoy the charm of an established neighborhood while being within walking distance of the shops, restaurants, and attractions of Historic Downtown Dover. Schools, supermarkets, everyday conveniences, and major roadways are also just minutes away. With 1,824 square feet, a main-level bedroom, flexible living space, fireplace, screened porch, full basement, fenced backyard, vegetable garden, and a desirable corner lot, 155 N American Avenue offers a wonderful combination of space, character, and location. Home is being sold AS-IS. Schedule your showing today and come see the possibilities this Olde Dover Cape Cod has to offer! Please note: Audio and visual recording devices are present on the premises. Photos were brightened for visual presentation.
Under contract
$275,000
155 N American Ave, Dover, DE 19901
3beds
1,824sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
9,147 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$151/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Privacy fenceIsland cooktopMain-level bedroomDesirable corner lotEstablished vegetable gardenCozy fireplaceDouble wall ovens
- 17 days
- 981
- 89
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tamara Powell 240-253-3428,
Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware 3026770020
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DEKT2051162
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Double Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Dining Area, Pantry
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood, Tile/Brick, Carpet
- Windows: Screens
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,824
- Total interior livable area: 1,824 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,824
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Detached, Driveway, On Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Vinyl,Privacy
Lot
- Size: 9,147 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Front Yard, SideYard(s), Rear Yard, Level, Landscaped, Corner Lot/Unit
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: ED0507705020100000
- Zoning: RG1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Metal,Pitched
Condition
- Average,Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Olde Dover
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Dover
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $151/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $260,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,617
- Date on market: 10/5/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan,FHA 203(b),FHA 203(k)
- Inclusions: Wall Ovens, Cooktop, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Microwave
- Exclusions: Remote For Garage Door Opener
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2026 | Contingent | $275,000$151/sqft |
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| 10/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000+5.8%$151/sqft |
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| 4/1/2022 | Sold | $260,000+33.3%$143/sqft |
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| 2/20/2019 | Sold | $195,000$107/sqft |
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| 12/13/2018 | Price change | $195,000+2.6%$107/sqft |
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| 12/12/2018 | Pending sale | $190,000$104/sqft |
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| 11/7/2018 | Price change | $190,000-5%$104/sqft |
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| 10/3/2018 | Listed for sale | $200,000+5.3%$110/sqft |
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| 9/22/2015 | Listing removed | $189,900$104/sqft |
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| 6/9/2015 | Price change | $189,900-2.6%$104/sqft |
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| 5/5/2015 | Listed for sale | $194,900-2.5%$107/sqft |
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| 10/7/2014 | Listing removed | $199,900$110/sqft |
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| 9/4/2014 | Listed for sale | $199,900$110/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,528 +3.5% | $260,000 |
| 2024 | $1,476 +42.4% | $260,000 +638.6% |
| 2023 | $1,036 +3.4% | $35,200 |
| 2022 | $1,002 +3.8% | $35,200 |
| 2021 | $965 +3.5% | $35,200 |
| 2020 | $932 +5.8% | $35,200 |
| 2019 | $881 +9.6% | $35,200 |
| 2018 | $804 +66.8% | $35,200 |
| 2017 | $482 +1.3% | $35,200 |
| 2016 | $476 +0.3% | $35,200 |
| 2015 | $474 -0.1% | $35,200 |
| 2014 | $474 | $35,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $35,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $35,200 +14.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $30,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $30,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $30,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $30,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $30,800 -8.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $33,500 |
| 2001 | -- | $33,500 -7.7% |
| 2000 | $457 | $36,300 |
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Neighborhood: 19901
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Fairview
- Middle: Dover
- High: Dover
- District: Capital
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.





