OFF MARKET

Off market feb 2016 for $171K

$344,991

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,385/mo

•

1,440

sq ft

309 Alder Rd, Dover, DE 19904

About this home

This lovely 2 story home is located in the desirable Caesar Rodney school district. You are sure to be pleasantly surprised once you step inside and see all this home has to offer. A beautiful tiled foyer welcomes guests. The large bay window, with an attractive tiled shelf in the living room allows for plenty of natural light. Enter the dining room from the living room or the kitchen. The dining room is complete with chair railing, crown molding, hardwood looking laminate flooring and sliding glass doors that provides a tranquil setting overlooking the back yard. The comfortable kitchen is conveniently located between the dining room and off of the large family room. It offers a side by side refrigerator/freezer, a flat top stove and a dishwasher. The family room offers another set of sliding doors that lead to a large 3 season room. Upstairs you will find 3 bedrooms all with lighted ceiling fans and an attractive bathroom with a very nice tiled shower. The powder room on the first floor and upstairs bathroom have both been renovated and are quite nice. If you enjoy the outdoors you will surely appreciate the nicely landscaped yard complete with an irrigation system, a paver patio courtyard with a built in brick gas grill, a lighted lamp post, an above ground pool and a 20x18' workshop. The pool has a partial sunburst deck and the yard is partially fenced. Additional items to note include, lighted ceiling fans in the kitchen, family room and 3 season room, a door on each side of the 3 season room leading to the back yard, the dining room, kitchen and family room all have attractive hardwood looking laminate floors, the partially covered wide front porch has a spotlight and a locking storm door. An unfinished basement offers plenty of options. It can help cure your storage problems or make a a nice craft area or play room. An oversized 1 car garage with a small workbench also has plenty of additional space. This home is just minutes to Dover AFB, close to shopping

Single-familyProperty Type

1965Year Built

10,193 sq ftLot Size

$240Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Dick Brogan • The Moving Experience Delaware Inc

•302-241-0899 (broker)

•marie@themovingexperiencede.com (broker)

Listed by Lynde Brogan • The Moving Experience Delaware Inc

•302-241-0899 (broker)

•marie@themovingexperiencede.com (broker)

Bought with Jared Bowers • First Coast Realty LLC

•302-448-6000 (broker)

•hello@firstcoastde.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003961829

Redfin Estimate

$344,991

$174K since sold in February 2016$1,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 15.5% higher than the average sale price ($299K) of 5 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 23, 2026
$290,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,550 sq ft
306 Alder Rd, Dover, DE 19904
SOLD AUG 25, 2026
$328,000
B
3 beds1.5 baths1,736 sq ft
1135 Yearsley Dr, Dover, DE 19904
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$295,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,445 sq ft
372 Kesselring Ave, Dover, DE 19904
SOLD DEC 19, 2025
$300,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,488 sq ft
341 Alder Rd, Dover, DE 19904
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$280,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,130 sq ft
166 Turner Dr, Dover, DE 19904

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Market trends in 19904, DE

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

99.1%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$345K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

33d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

115

21 MoM

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Sale history for 309 Alder Rd

Date

Event

Price

TREND #6692474

Feb 12, 2016

Sold

$171,000

$119/sq ft

Jan 14, 2016

Pending

—

Jan 8, 2016

Listed

$169,900

$118/sq ft

+20

BRIGHT MLS #1003961829

Feb 12, 2016

Sold

$171,000

$119/sq ft

Jan 8, 2016

Listed

$169,900

$118/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1007675196

Jan 2, 2016

Listing Removed

—

Aug 21, 2014

Listed

$179,500

$125/sq ft

TREND #6095299

Sep 28, 2012

Sold

$155,100

$108/sq ft

Aug 10, 2012

Listed

$155,000

$108/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1004059962

Sep 28, 2012

Sold

$155,100

$108/sq ft

Aug 18, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Aug 10, 2012

Listed

$155,000

$108/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1009416884

Aug 6, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Dec 28, 2011

Listed

$179,000

$124/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1009246448

Dec 28, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Apr 6, 2011

Listed

$180,000

$125/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,315 (+23.3%)

$95,600 + $173,600

$269,200

2025

$1,066 (+0.4%)

$95,600 + $173,600

$269,200

2024

$1,062 (−4.9%)

$95,600 + $173,600

$269,200

2023

$1,117 (+6.0%)

$95,600 + $173,600

$269,200

2022

$1,054 (+0.8%)

$9,800 + $34,500

$44,300

2021

$1,045 (+1.7%)

$9,800 + $34,500

$44,300

2020

$1,028 (+4.2%)

$9,800 + $34,500

$44,300

2019

$987 (+3.8%)

$9,800 + $34,500

$44,300

2018

$951 (+3.0%)

$9,800 + $34,500

$44,300

2017

$923 (+2.3%)

$9,800 + $34,500

$44,300

2016

$903 (+19.8%)

$9,800 + $34,500

$44,300

2015

$754 (+0.3%)

$9,800 + $34,500

$44,300

2014

$752 (−0.7%)

$9,800 + $34,500

$44,300

2013

$757 (+7.7%)

$9,800 + $34,500

$44,300

2012

$703 (+1.6%)

$9,700 + $28,500

$38,200

2011

$692

Tax history for 309 Alder Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,315 (+23.3%)

$95,600 + $173,600

$269,200

2025

$1,066 (+0.4%)

$95,600 + $173,600

$269,200

2024

$1,062 (−4.9%)

$95,600 + $173,600

$269,200

2023

$1,117 (+6.0%)

$95,600 + $173,600

$269,200

2022

$1,054 (+0.8%)

$9,800 + $34,500

$44,300

2021

$1,045 (+1.7%)

$9,800 + $34,500

$44,300

2020

$1,028 (+4.2%)

$9,800 + $34,500

$44,300

2019

$987 (+3.8%)

$9,800 + $34,500

$44,300

2018

$951 (+3.0%)

$9,800 + $34,500

$44,300

2017

$923 (+2.3%)

$9,800 + $34,500

$44,300

2016

$903 (+19.8%)

$9,800 + $34,500

$44,300

2015

$754 (+0.3%)

$9,800 + $34,500

$44,300

2014

$752 (−0.7%)

$9,800 + $34,500

$44,300

2013

$757 (+7.7%)

$9,800 + $34,500

$44,300

2012

$703 (+1.6%)

$9,700 + $28,500

$38,200

2011

$692

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

67 ft.

Lot depth

153 ft.

Lot size

0.26 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,440

Year built

1965

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Kent County

APN

2-05-085.12-01-17.00-000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Open Parking Spaces: 2
Attached Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: CeilngFan(s), Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Basement

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full

Exterior

Property Information
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: 2nd Garage

Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights

Pool Information
Personal Pool
Access To Pool
Above Ground

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 67X153
Tidal Water: No

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,440
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $44,300
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Annual Amount: $1,404

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Gas, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: W.B. SIMPSON
School District Name: CAESAR RODNEY

Location Information
Cross Street: KESSERLING AVE
Directions: From Rt 13 go South onto Governors Ave to right onto Kesserliing Ave to right onto Alder

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,440
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 2-05-085.12-01-17.00-000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Brown (W. Reily) Elementary School

Public 1-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

6/10

Fifer (Fred) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

4/10

Caesar Rodney High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 60-74% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

8/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

77% 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 • 19904

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$328,000 – $397,000

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Home values near 309 Alder Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
313 Alder Rd, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1338 Sq. Ft.	$316,084
321 Alder Rd, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1550 Sq. Ft.	$304,462
317 Alder Rd, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1802 Sq. Ft.	$304,340
325 Alder Rd, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1550 Sq. Ft.	$343,645
309 Kesselring Ave, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$339,552
306 Kesselring Ave, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$293,950
4 Dogwood Ct, Dover, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1872 Sq. Ft.	$356,284

Address	Redfin Estimate
318 Alder Rd, Dover, DE 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1550 Sq. Ft.	$293,467
305 Alder Rd, Dover, DE 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1802 Sq. Ft.	$316,774
306 Alder Rd, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1550 Sq. Ft.	$333,266
305 Kesselring Ave, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$295,413
308 Kesselring Ave, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1876 Sq. Ft.	$284,804
312 Kesselring Ave, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1416 Sq. Ft.	$283,255
297 Kesselring Ave, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1247 Sq. Ft.	$333,018

Address	Redfin Estimate
310 Alder Rd, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1276 Sq. Ft.	$289,618
302 Alder Rd, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1780 Sq. Ft.	$332,775
314 Alder Rd, Dover, DE 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1632 Sq. Ft.	$331,575
9 Dogwood Ct, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1617 Sq. Ft.	$312,480
5 Dogwood Ct, Dover, DE 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1746 Sq. Ft.	$350,685
287 Kesselring Ave, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1550 Sq. Ft.	$327,799
6 Dogwood Ct, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1736 Sq. Ft.	$311,155

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