Elsmere, DE 19805,916 DOVER AVE
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916 DOVER AVE Elsmere, DE 19805

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,225 SqFt


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Key Details

Property Type Townhouse

Sub Type Interior Row/Townhouse

Listing Status Coming Soon

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,225 sqft

Price per Sqft $194

Subdivision Elsmere

MLS Listing ID DENC2096174

Style Colonial

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

HOA Y/N N

Abv Grd Liv Area 1,225

Year Built 1944

Available Date 2026-02-10

Annual Tax Amount $1,712

Tax Year 2024

Lot Size 3,049 Sqft

Acres 0.07

Lot Dimensions 16.00 x 188.30

Property Sub-Type Interior Row/Townhouse

Source BRIGHT

Property Description

Eligible first-time homebuyers may qualify for up to $24,500 in down payment assistance, potentially allowing purchase with as little as $1,000 due at closing. Buyer eligibility, program availability, and final closing costs subject to lender and program guidelines.

Welcome to 916 Dover Ave, Elsmere, DE 19805, a well-located and versatile 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offering flexible living space and excellent access to area amenities. The home features a partially finished basement with one bedroom and a full bath, ideal as an in-law suite, teen suite, guest space, or private home office, providing separation and functionality. With two entrances—front and rear—the layout offers added convenience and potential for flexible use. The home flows naturally from the main living areas to the lower level, creating privacy while remaining connected.

Situated in a central location, the property is minutes from Elsmere Park, Richardson Park, and Faulkland Park, as well as shopping, restaurants, and daily conveniences. BJs Wholesale, multiple shopping centers, and dining options are nearby, with easy access to Kirkwood Highway for quick commuting throughout New Castle County. Philadelphia International Airport is approximately 40 minutes away, adding travel convenience. The home is located in the Red Clay Consolidated School District, which offers a variety of educational programs, including the well-known Cab Calloway School of the Arts, Charter School An additional neighborhood feature is a natural spring located approximately three houses down, adding to the area's character. This property combines a practical layout, flexible living options, and a highly accessible location.

Location

State DE

County New Castle

Area Elsmere/Newport/Pike Creek (30903)

Zoning 19R2

Direction Northwest

Rooms

Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic

Basement Combination

Interior

Interior Features Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Dining Area

Hot Water Natural Gas

Heating Forced Air

Cooling Wall Unit

Flooring Wood

Equipment Energy Efficient Appliances

Fireplace N

Appliance Energy Efficient Appliances

Heat Source Natural Gas

Laundry Basement

Exterior

Utilities Available Cable TV

Water Access N

Roof Type Shingle

Accessibility None

Garage N

Building

Lot Description Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard

Story 2

Foundation Brick/Mortar

Above Ground Finished SqFt 1225

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Colonial

Level or Stories 2

Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade

New Construction N

Schools

School District Red Clay Consolidated

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 19-008.00-348

Ownership Fee Simple

SqFt Source 1225

Acceptable Financing Conventional, VA, FHA

Listing Terms Conventional, VA, FHA

Financing Conventional,VA,FHA

Special Listing Condition Standard


Bright MLS (BMLS)

NEARBY SCHOOLS & PROPERTIES

SCHOOLSPROPERTIES
Elementary Schools 20
  • 9

    Odyssey Charter School

    Public | KG - 6

  • 5

    Kuumba Academy Charter School

    Public | KG - 6

  • 4

    Richey Elementary School

    Public | KG - 5

  • 4

    William C. Lewis Dual Language Elementary School

    Public | KG - 5

  • 3

    Eisenberg (Harry O.) Elementary School

    Public | KG - 5

  • 2

    Marbrook Elementary School

    Public | KG - 5

  • 2

    First State School

    Public | KG - 12

  • 1

    Mote (Anna P.) Elementary School

    Public | PK - 5

  • 1

    Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School

    Public | PK - 5

  • 1

    Richardson Park Elementary School

    Public | KG - 5

  • 1

    Pulaski (Casimir) Elementary School

    Public | PK - 5

  • 1

    Highlands Elementary School

    Public | KG - 5

  • 0

    Gateway Lab School

    Public | 3 - 8

  • 0

    All Saints Catholic School

    Private | PK - 8

  • 0

    Richardson Park Learning Center

    Public | PK - 5

  • 0

    High Road School of Delaware

    Private | 4 - 12

  • 0

    Douglass School

    Public | KG - 12

  • 0

    Harvest Christian Academy - Wilmington

    Private | PK - 7

  • 0

    Tower Hill School

    Private | PK - 12

  • 0

    Zion Early Education Center

    Private | PK - KG

Middle Schools 6
  • 9

    Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts

    Public | 6 - 12

  • 8

    Conrad Schools of Science

    Public | 6 - 12

  • 5

    Delcastle Technical High School

    Public | 8 - 12

  • 1

    Dupont (Alexis I.) Middle School

    Public | 6 - 8

  • 1

    McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School

    Public | 6 - 8

  • 0

    Bayard Middle School

    Public | 6 - 8

High Schools 5
  • 10

    Charter School of Wilmington

    Public | 9 - 12

  • 7

    Delaware Military Academy

    Public | 9 - 12

  • 5

    Dupont (Alexis I.) High School

    Public | 9 - 12

  • 0

    St Elizabeth High School

    Private | 9 - 12

  • 0

    Padua Academy

    Private | 9 - 12

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