Why rent when you can own?? Charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath ranch in Dover is a perfect starter home or someone who is looking to downsize. Living room with freshly painted walls that looks into the breakfast area and kitchen. Kitchen and breakfast area with tiled floors. Kitchen has tiled backsplash, double sink, stainless steel refrigerator, bay window and gas cooking. Main bedroom with two closets and an area for a possible vanity chair and mirror. Second bedroom decently sized with closet. Bathroom with tiled floor and shower. Real hardwood that was recently updated in living room, hallway and bedrooms. Tons of natural sunlight to soak up through the updated windows. Enjoy your morning coffee or tea and listen to the birds on the inviting screened in porch located just off the kitchen. This home boosts so much storage between the basement and floored attic. Basement offers utility sink and laundry plus it's updated with heat and air so could be finished for future use. Floored attic with pull down stairs has a new furnace. The backyard has beautifully aged trees that offer tons of shade in the summer. Detached one car garage with side door and overhead storage. But wait. .. there's more. .. Home is situated on a quarter acre lot in an established neighborhood with no HOA's or deed restrictions and set back enough so you don't hear the traffic. Close to shopping, public transportation, Dover AFB, Routes 13, 10 & 8. Home is being sold AS IS, Home Inspection for buyer's informational purposes only, but seller is transferring a 1-year home warranty at closing.
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$178Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Kathy Maupin• Patterson-Schwartz-Dover
•302-672-9400 (broker)
•dwatlington@psre.com (broker)
Bought with Rhonda Smith• Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
This charming 2 Bed / 1 bath in Dover on a quarter acre lot is perfect for everyone. Enjoy relaxing in the back yard along with appropriately placed trees for shade or in the open space for sunlight. Close to everything yet just far enough away for no traffic noise. An established Dover neighborhood with no HOA's or restrictions. Recently updated throughout with hardwood floors, new roof with warranty, HVAC system with transferable warranty, and freshly painted walls. Basement was recently updated with heating and air and opportunity to complete the space for a theater room or personal privacy. If the basement doesn't appeal to you then enjoy relaxing on the screened in patio just off the side of the kitchen. Detached garage offers additional storage space and work area for projects.
Public Records
Oct 25, 2006
Sold
$110,000
$79/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT115862
Aug 25, 2006
Sold
$110,000
$79/sq ft
Jul 30, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jul 14, 2006
Listed
$110,000
$79/sq ft
R-4129 Ranch home close to everything. Needs major work. Oversized intown lot. Full basement, detached one car garage with electric. Large patio out back and side porch to screen in. Quiet location. Great project home. The value is there with some work. Home sold "AS-IS". Owner is a licensed DE Realtor.
Public Records
May 14, 1997
Sold
$90,000
$65/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1993
Sold
$68,900
$50/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,370 (+5.9%)
$80,900 + $139,300
$220,200
2025
$1,294 (+3.5%)
$80,900 + $139,300
$220,200
2024
$1,250 (+66.5%)
$80,900 + $139,300
$220,200
2023
$751 (+3.4%)
$80,900 + $139,300
$220,200
2022
$726 (+3.8%)
$10,700 + $14,800
$25,500
2021
$699 (+3.5%)
$10,700 + $14,800
$25,500
2020
$675 (+5.8%)
$10,700 + $14,800
$25,500
2019
$638 (+9.5%)
$10,700 + $14,800
$25,500
2018
$583 (+1.7%)
$10,700 + $14,800
$25,500
2017
$573 (−0.4%)
$10,700 + $14,800
$25,500
2016
$575 (+0.2%)
$10,700 + $14,800
$25,500
2015
$574 (−0.2%)
$10,700 + $14,800
$25,500
2014
$575 (−1.4%)
$10,700 + $14,800
$25,500
2013
$583 (−3.9%)
$10,700 + $14,800
$25,500
2012
$607 (+3.4%)
$10,700 + $14,800
$25,500
2011
$587
$10,700 + $14,800
$25,500
Tax history for 27 Mitscher Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,370 (+5.9%)
$80,900 + $139,300
$220,200
2025
$1,294 (+3.5%)
$80,900 + $139,300
$220,200
2024
$1,250 (+66.5%)
$80,900 + $139,300
$220,200
2023
$751 (+3.4%)
$80,900 + $139,300
$220,200
2022
$726 (+3.8%)
$10,700 + $14,800
$25,500
2021
$699 (+3.5%)
$10,700 + $14,800
$25,500
2020
$675 (+5.8%)
$10,700 + $14,800
$25,500
2019
$638 (+9.5%)
$10,700 + $14,800
$25,500
2018
$583 (+1.7%)
$10,700 + $14,800
$25,500
2017
$573 (−0.4%)
$10,700 + $14,800
$25,500
2016
$575 (+0.2%)
$10,700 + $14,800
$25,500
2015
$574 (−0.2%)
$10,700 + $14,800
$25,500
2014
$575 (−1.4%)
$10,700 + $14,800
$25,500
2013
$583 (−3.9%)
$10,700 + $14,800
$25,500
2012
$607 (+3.4%)
$10,700 + $14,800
$25,500
2011
$587
$10,700 + $14,800
$25,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,234
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
2-05-068.18-04-05.00-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Detached Garage, Driveway, On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 514
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Construction Materials: Stick Built
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 874
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 514
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $613
Tax Assessed Value: $25,500
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $1,363
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas, Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
High School: DOVER
School District Name: CAPITAL
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Cross Street: E. Division
Directions: Route 13 north to right on E. Division Street. Left on Mitscher. Home on right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,234
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1949
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 2-05-068.18-04-05.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
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