This charming Olde Dover home is perfect and ready to move into with nothing to do. The lovely home has been totally updated keeping the charm of yesterday while moving forward to the modern style of today's living. The gleaming hardwood floors welcome you as you enter the foyer and flow into the hall, living room and dining room. The living room enjoys plenty of natural light and a fireplace to warm you. The dining room flows to the light and airy kitchen with beautiful white cabinets, quartz counter tops, water proof luxury vinyl, and all new stainless steel appliances. There is a breakfast nook that opens to an enclosed back porch. The family room is so spacious and has wonderful built-ins with a door that steps out to the back porch. A powder room is located centrally on the main level. Upstairs you will find the owner's bedroom with a private bath with a walk in shower. The other bedrooms share the updated hall bath. Beautiful hardwood floors accent the second floor. The home has two zoned heat and air, new roof & windows. The basement has been finished and has a half bath with an outside exit for convenience. The other side of the basement allows for plenty of storage. There is a washer/dryer hookup on the main level and in the basement for option of where you would like to install the washer/dryer. The backyard has a patio, shed and is fenced for privacy. Don't miss a tour of this beautiful home!
This diamond in the rough is offered in as-is condition: seller will not make any repairs or upgrades. All inspections are at buyer's expense. There's a lot of potential here. Great location and lots of nice plantings on the lot. Room sizes are from prior MLS listing.
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT244420
Oct 1, 2001
Sold
$171,000
$73/sq ft
Aug 29, 2001
Listed
$171,000
$73/sq ft
Sbp / Fsbo
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT146436
Jul 14, 2000
Sold
$168,500
$72/sq ft
Jun 22, 2000
Listing Removed
—
May 23, 2000
Listed
$168,500
$72/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 2, 1997
Sold
$145,000
$62/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT171118
Aug 6, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Mar 27, 1997
Listed
$145,000
$62/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT205418
Nov 8, 1995
Listed
$149,900
$64/sq ft
Nov 8, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Aug 1, 1995
Sold
$155,000
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,971 (+3.5%)
$81,600 + $253,700
$335,300
2024
$1,903 (+16.9%)
$81,600 + $253,700
$335,300
2023
$1,628 (+3.4%)
$81,600 + $253,700
$335,300
2022
$1,574 (+3.8%)
$9,500 + $45,800
$55,300
2021
$1,516 (+3.5%)
$9,500 + $45,800
$55,300
2020
$1,464 (+5.8%)
$9,500 + $45,800
$55,300
2019
$1,384 (+60.3%)
$9,500 + $45,800
$55,300
2018
$864 (+2.5%)
$9,500 + $45,800
$55,300
2017
$842 (+12.8%)
$9,500 + $45,800
$55,300
2016
$747 (+0.3%)
$9,500 + $45,800
$55,300
2015
$745 (−41.1%)
$9,500 + $45,800
$55,300
2014
$1,264 (+65.3%)
$9,500 + $45,800
$55,300
2013
$765 (−41.9%)
$9,500 + $45,800
$55,300
2012
$1,316 (+3.4%)
$9,500 + $45,800
$55,300
2011
$1,272
$9,500 + $45,800
$55,300
Tax history for 54 Rodney Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,971 (+3.5%)
$81,600 + $253,700
$335,300
2024
$1,903 (+16.9%)
$81,600 + $253,700
$335,300
2023
$1,628 (+3.4%)
$81,600 + $253,700
$335,300
2022
$1,574 (+3.8%)
$9,500 + $45,800
$55,300
2021
$1,516 (+3.5%)
$9,500 + $45,800
$55,300
2020
$1,464 (+5.8%)
$9,500 + $45,800
$55,300
2019
$1,384 (+60.3%)
$9,500 + $45,800
$55,300
2018
$864 (+2.5%)
$9,500 + $45,800
$55,300
2017
$842 (+12.8%)
$9,500 + $45,800
$55,300
2016
$747 (+0.3%)
$9,500 + $45,800
$55,300
2015
$745 (−41.1%)
$9,500 + $45,800
$55,300
2014
$1,264 (+65.3%)
$9,500 + $45,800
$55,300
2013
$765 (−41.9%)
$9,500 + $45,800
$55,300
2012
$1,316 (+3.4%)
$9,500 + $45,800
$55,300
2011
$1,272
$9,500 + $45,800
$55,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Mud Room
Laundry Type: Main Floor, Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Brick, Mantel(s)
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partially Finished, Outside Entrance
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Fencing: Wood
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 50.00 x 105.00
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,344
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $825
County Tax: $1,384
School Tax: $1,218
Tax Assessed Value: $55,300
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $2,209
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
90% Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: CAPITAL
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: State St. to Rodney Rd. House on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,800
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,271 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1992
County: Kent County
APN: 2-05-068.17-01-51.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Fairview Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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