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Off Market Aug 2015 for $135K

$280,880

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,020/mo

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53 Steele Rd, Dover, DE 19901

About this home

New kitchen, new flooring, fresh paint, two car garage with expansive storage area above the garage. .. lots for room for a very low price! Nestled in Kent Acres near all Dover conveniences, within the Caesar Rodney School District, this home enjoys a makeover of all living spaces. The 13 month buyers home warranty puts the icing on the "like new" features of the home. A perfect first time home buyer bargain. Take the virtual tour and schedule your appointment now!

Single-familyProperty Type

1954Year Built

0.26 acresLot Size

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Audrey Ellen Wagamon • First Class Properties

•302-677-0770 (broker)

•audrey@delawarerealestateexperts.com (broker)

Bought with Andy Whitescarver • RE/MAX Horizons

•302-678-4300 (broker)

•steve@delawarerealestate.com (broker)

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1002630428

Redfin Estimate

$280,880

$146K since sold in August 2015$12K since August

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This home's estimate is 8.8% higher than the average sale price ($258K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 30, 2026
$235,000
A
3 beds1 bath1,176 sq ft
1 Edgewood Rd, Dover, DE 19901
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$250,900
B
3 beds1 bath1,030 sq ft
69 Mcdaniel Dr, Dover, DE 19901
SOLD MAR 5, 2026
$237,940
C
3 beds1 bath1,176 sq ft
68 Saxton Rd, Dover, DE 19901
SOLD MAR 31, 2026
$250,000
D
3 beds1 bath996 sq ft
7 Steele Rd, Dover, DE 19901
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$290,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,152 sq ft
30 Wayne Dr, Dover, DE 19901
SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$285,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,385 sq ft
89 Cooper Rd, Dover, DE 19901

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$180,673

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$1,780/mo

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Market trends in 19901, DE

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.2%

+0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$325K

$2K MoM

Avg. days on market

46d

6 days MoM

Recently sold homes

120

6 MoM

New listings for sale

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OPEN TODAY, 11AM TO 1PM
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5 beds3 baths2,516 sq ft
403 Main St, Dover, DE 19901
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2 beds2 baths1,340 sq ft
152 Salt Creek Dr, Dover, DE 19901
(302) 999-9999
$182,000
3 beds2.5 baths1,943 sq ft
61 West St, Leipsic, DE 19901
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$230,000
3 beds2 baths1,404 sq ft
202 Persimmon Cir, Dover, DE 19901
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$74,900
3 beds1 bath980 sq ft
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2 beds1 bath775 sq ft
40 Asbury Ave, Dover, DE 19901
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$105,000
3 beds3 baths1,904 sq ft
161 Pine Cone Dr #161, Dover, DE 19901
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$234,900
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Sale history for 53 Steele Rd

Date

Event

Price

TREND #6591286

Aug 28, 2015

Sold

$135,000

Aug 26, 2015

Pending

—

Aug 4, 2015

Contingent

—

Jun 16, 2015

Pending

—

Jun 11, 2015

Listed

$135,000

+20

BRIGHT MLS #1002630428

Aug 28, 2015

Sold

$135,000

Jun 16, 2015

Listing Removed

—

Jun 11, 2015

Listed

$135,000

BRIGHT MLS #1007835546

Jun 11, 2015

Listing Removed

—

May 22, 2015

Listed

$135,000

Public Records

Mar 31, 2004

Sold

$102,000

BRIGHT MLS #DEKT204860

Feb 8, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Aug 6, 2003

Listed

$86,900

Public Records

Mar 4, 1998

Sold

$68,000

BRIGHT MLS #1006171258

Jan 22, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Mar 2, 1995

Listed

$86,000

Public Records

Jun 1, 1990

Sold

$58,000

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,296 (−0.3%)

$68,900 + $152,100

$221,000

2024

$1,300 (+13.8%)

$68,900 + $152,100

$221,000

2023

$1,142 (+5.3%)

$68,900 + $152,100

$221,000

2022

$1,084 (+1.5%)

$9,700 + $19,300

$29,000

2021

$1,068 (+2.7%)

$9,700 + $19,300

$29,000

2020

$1,041 (+2.7%)

$9,700 + $19,300

$29,000

2019

$1,014 (+2.4%)

$9,700 + $19,300

$29,000

2018

$990 (+1.8%)

$9,700 + $19,300

$29,000

2017

$972 (+7.7%)

$9,700 + $19,300

$29,000

2016

$903 (−73.2%)

$9,700 + $19,300

$29,000

2015

$3,373 (+323.7%)

$9,700 + $19,300

$29,000

2014

$796 (−0.3%)

$9,700 + $19,300

$29,000

2013

$798 (+60.5%)

$9,700 + $19,300

$29,000

2012

$497 (+1.6%)

$9,700 + $19,300

$29,000

2011

$490

$9,700 + $19,300

$29,000

Tax history for 53 Steele Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,296 (−0.3%)

$68,900 + $152,100

$221,000

2024

$1,300 (+13.8%)

$68,900 + $152,100

$221,000

2023

$1,142 (+5.3%)

$68,900 + $152,100

$221,000

2022

$1,084 (+1.5%)

$9,700 + $19,300

$29,000

2021

$1,068 (+2.7%)

$9,700 + $19,300

$29,000

2020

$1,041 (+2.7%)

$9,700 + $19,300

$29,000

2019

$1,014 (+2.4%)

$9,700 + $19,300

$29,000

2018

$990 (+1.8%)

$9,700 + $19,300

$29,000

2017

$972 (+7.7%)

$9,700 + $19,300

$29,000

2016

$903 (−73.2%)

$9,700 + $19,300

$29,000

2015

$3,373 (+323.7%)

$9,700 + $19,300

$29,000

2014

$796 (−0.3%)

$9,700 + $19,300

$29,000

2013

$798 (+60.5%)

$9,700 + $19,300

$29,000

2012

$497 (+1.6%)

$9,700 + $19,300

$29,000

2011

$490

$9,700 + $19,300

$29,000

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

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

85 ft.

Lot depth

136 ft.

Lot size

9,932 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,360

Year built

1954

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Kent County

APN

2-00-086.09-02-21.00-000

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.

RS1

GROWTH ZONE OVERLAY DISTRICT

Single-family Residential District

The purpose of the RS1 Single-Family Residential District is to: Provide for low-density residential development of a suburban character on lot sizes determined by the type of water and sewer service provided, individual on-site well and septic or public water and County sewer; and Offer the possibility of a variety of housing types and life styles to be harmonious with low-density residential and low-intensity compatible agricultural uses.

Zone overlays

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Garage Features: Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Other

Interior

Virtual Tour

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

Interior Information
Appliances: Disposal
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In

Room Information
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2

Basement Information
Basement: No

Exterior

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

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Structure Type: Detached

Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 85X136
Tidal Water: No

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $29,000
Tax Year: 2014
Tax Annual Amount: $495

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Oil
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

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

Location Information
Cross Street: MCDANIEL
Directions: S. on State Street, left on Cooper Rd. , Right on Woodbrook and left on Edgewood. Home on corner of Steel and Edgewood

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,360
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,932 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 2-00-086.09-02-21.00-000

Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Brown (W. Reily) Elementary School

Public 1-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

6/10

Postlethwait (F. Niel) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi

4/10

Caesar Rodney High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

6/10

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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

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

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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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

$267,000 – $324,000

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Home values near 53 Steele Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
39 Steele Road, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$250,761
34 Steele Road, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1030 Sq. Ft.	$241,535

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 Steele Road, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$247,742
61 Steele Road, Dover, DE 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$273,774

Address	Redfin Estimate
27 Steele Road, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$250,437
22 Steele Road, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$258,464

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