1278 S Bay Rd is a 2,272 square foot house on a 0.45 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. - it last sold on October 03, 2014 for $157,500. Based on Redfin's Dover data, we estimate the home's value is $431,796.
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$190Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$431,796
$274K since sold in October 2014$13K since August
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This home's estimate is 61.9% higher than the average sale price ($267K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
BN
Neighborhood Business District
The purpose of the BN Neighborhood Business District is to: Provide locations for commercial establishments offering general retail shopping and personal services compatible with residential uses; and Reduce transportation costs by providing retail and service uses adjacent to residential areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
General retail
Restaurant
Bed & breakfast
Office
Public service
Neighborhood center
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 816
Basement Finish: Unfinished
Basement Type: Crawl-Space
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 5
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Central
Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Old
Exterior Wall: Aluminum
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,456
Building Sq. Ft: 2,272
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: W. SIDE RT. #113, 0.4213 A. 1278 BAY ROAD
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 19,602
Fire District: ROBBINS HOUSE (DOVER)
School Tax District: CAPITOL
Acres: 0.45
Depth Footage: 300
Front Footage: 131
Zoning Code: BN
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,272
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 2-00-086.00-01-33.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
East Dover Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Dover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Dover, DE • 19901
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$411,000 – $497,000
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