Nice stone front ranch home in the City limits of Dover. Close to shopping, Route 1, parks, Silver Lake & restaurants. Just minutes from Dover Air Force Base. Open floor plan with kitchen & living room connected in the front part of the home and 2 bedrooms facing the back. There is a eating bar in the kitchen with stools along with a stack washer & dryer. Exterior is maintenance free with a good size back yard. Roof shingles are newer and architectural style. Newer Pergo style floors throughout the house. Off street parking with private driveway. Plenty of room to expand for those looking for more space. Stop paying rent and make an appointment to see this property today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
6,600 sq ftLot Size
$237Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Doug Doyle• The Moving Experience Delaware Inc
•302-241-0899 (broker)
•marie@themovingexperiencede.com (broker)
Bought with Dee Henderson Hake• Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware
The entire inside of this home has been renovated. This adorable stone front home offers an open floor plan which is perfect for the cook who does not want to be separated from family and guests. The kitchen offers custom kitchen cabinets along with tile counter tops and oak trim. Along the back wall is an eating bar with stools, great for impromptu meals or buffet service. The bottom section of the lower cabinets is finished with 3/4 inch floor covering with coal stock, very easy to keep clean. New doors have been installed on both bedrooms and the bathroom. You are sure to love the easy care of the new ceramic tile floor in the bathroom and the entry way. All newly installed Pergo floors in the remainder of the home adds beauty and low care maintenance Additional upgraded features to note include double pane tilt in windows, freshly painted walls, hot air gas heater located in attic; gas hot water heater is located in bathroom closet. On the exterior items to note include extra heavy roof shingles, shutters , a security light on the corner of the house, drain gutters that are covered with screen to keep them free of debris, a small utility shed, handicap parking space at the curb and an external clean-out has been installed in the sewer. If you enjoy the outdoors you are sure to appreciate the spacious back yard. It is like a private park with a large rolling green yard and mature shade trees. Have a green thumb? There is plenty of room to plant your very own garden and avoid the high food prices by planting and picking your own fruit, vegetables and herbs. This lovely little house is in move in condition. It is convenient to shopping, supermarkets, restaurants, downtown Dover and approximately 5 minutes to Dover AFB. Best of all, It can be yours.
BRIGHT MLS #1001393094
Jun 7, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Mar 27, 2015
Listed
$82,900
$92/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007748902
Mar 20, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Dec 30, 2014
Listed
$85,000
$94/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1007325188
Nov 30, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Nov 12, 2013
Listed
$85,000
$94/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008947932
Jul 21, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Dec 4, 2009
Listed
$114,900
$128/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1008720378
Dec 1, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Mar 10, 2009
Listed
$105,000
$117/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 11, 2002
Sold
$56,200
$62/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT138234
Jun 3, 2002
Listing Removed
—
May 9, 2002
Listed
$56,200
$62/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT216354
Feb 3, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Feb 3, 2002
Listed
$69,900
$78/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1989
Sold
$35,000
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,103 (+3.5%)
$75,600 + $112,100
$187,700
2024
$1,065 (+110.4%)
$75,600 + $112,100
$187,700
2023
$506 (+3.4%)
$75,600 + $112,100
$187,700
2022
$490 (+3.8%)
$11,000 + $6,200
$17,200
2021
$471 (+3.5%)
$11,000 + $6,200
$17,200
2020
$455 (+5.8%)
$11,000 + $6,200
$17,200
2019
$431 (+14.9%)
$11,000 + $6,200
$17,200
2018
$375 (+1.5%)
$11,000 + $6,200
$17,200
2016
$369
$10,200 + $6,200
$16,400
2015
$369 (−0.3%)
$10,200 + $6,200
$16,400
2014
$370 (−1.4%)
$10,200 + $6,200
$16,400
2013
$375 (−3.9%)
$10,200 + $6,200
$16,400
2012
$390 (+3.4%)
$10,200 + $6,200
$16,400
2011
$377
$10,200 + $6,200
$16,400
Tax history for 171 Mitscher Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,103 (+3.5%)
$75,600 + $112,100
$187,700
2024
$1,065 (+110.4%)
$75,600 + $112,100
$187,700
2023
$506 (+3.4%)
$75,600 + $112,100
$187,700
2022
$490 (+3.8%)
$11,000 + $6,200
$17,200
2021
$471 (+3.5%)
$11,000 + $6,200
$17,200
2020
$455 (+5.8%)
$11,000 + $6,200
$17,200
2019
$431 (+14.9%)
$11,000 + $6,200
$17,200
2018
$375 (+1.5%)
$11,000 + $6,200
$17,200
2016
$369
$10,200 + $6,200
$16,400
2015
$369 (−0.3%)
$10,200 + $6,200
$16,400
2014
$370 (−1.4%)
$10,200 + $6,200
$16,400
2013
$375 (−3.9%)
$10,200 + $6,200
$16,400
2012
$390 (+3.4%)
$10,200 + $6,200
$16,400
2011
$377
$10,200 + $6,200
$16,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
51 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
7,710 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
900
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
2-05-068.18-04-25.00-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Street
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
On Street, Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Entry Location: Center Hall
Interior Features: Breakfast Area
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stone
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Roof: Pitched
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Replacement
Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Rear Yard
Lot Size Dimensions: 44X150
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 900
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $16,400
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $584
Utilities
Utilities Information
100 Amp Service
Gas, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: CAPITAL
Location Information
Cross Street: WHITE OAK
Directions: From DuPont Hwy. Turn east on White Oak Rd. Turn right on Mitscher Rd. House on the left side.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 900
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,710 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 2-05-068.18-04-25.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Schools
East Dover Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 1.0mi
3/10
Dover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
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