Welcome to 721 S Halsey Road! This inviting Dover home combines comfort, style, and convenience — perfect for first-time buyers or anyone looking to downsize without compromising on space. Step inside to find a bright and open layout featuring beautiful hardwood floors, spacious bedrooms, and plenty of natural light throughout. The finished basement offers additional living space and would be ideal for your family room, home office, or workout area. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced backyard with an in-ground pool, perfect for summer gatherings and relaxing weekends at home. Located just minutes from local shops, restaurants, and Delaware's major highways, this home blends peaceful living with easy access to everything Dover has to offer. Don’t miss your chance to make this move-in ready gem your own! * OFFER DEADLINE: Tuesday, October 14th at 8pm.
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
0.35 acresLot Size
$301Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Alexandra Atsidis• Empower Real Estate, LLC
AFFORDABLE CITY LOCATION. .. .This older but "cute as a button" ranch with one car garage, inground pool, composite deck, and lovely fenced in yard offers much for the person who doesn't need a lot of sq. ft. but with all the amenities. For summer months enjoy the relaxing retreat of your private back yard with pool side luxury and the winter months in front of the fireplace in you spacious living room. Additional rooms include an updated kitchen with newer cook top, wall oven and, garbage disposal. Easy care wood flooring in the living room, dining area, dining room/bedroom, hall and bedrooms. Bath has tiled flooring and walls. Bonus space in the basement gives you partially finished room with wood stove hearth and possible home office with still plenty of room for storage. This home had new central air in 2013 and 1990 new gas furnace, and roof is approximately five years old with all new plywood. All windows and exterior doors have been replaced. If this isn't enough there is also a detached car port in back of home w/ wide gate to alley out back. Pool is 16x32 (24,000 gallons) deep end 9', shallow end 3'. New liner installed 2013. Nothing to do but move in for comfortable affordable living.
Public Records
Sep 1, 1989
Sold
$76,000
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,361 (+3.5%)
$84,800 + $146,700
$231,500
2024
$1,314 (+39.9%)
$84,800 + $146,700
$231,500
2023
$939 (+3.4%)
$84,800 + $146,700
$231,500
2022
$908 (+3.8%)
$11,700 + $20,200
$31,900
2021
$874 (+76.5%)
$11,700 + $20,200
$31,900
2020
$495 (+5.0%)
$11,700 + $20,200
$31,900
2019
$472 (+8.0%)
$11,700 + $20,200
$31,900
2018
$437 (+1.5%)
$11,700 + $20,200
$31,900
2017
$430 (−0.1%)
$11,700 + $20,200
$31,900
2016
$431 (+0.5%)
$11,700 + $20,200
$31,900
2015
$429 (−0.2%)
$11,700 + $20,200
$31,900
2014
$430 (+230.6%)
$11,700 + $20,200
$31,900
2013
$130 (−82.9%)
$11,700 + $20,200
$31,900
2012
$759 (+3.4%)
$11,700 + $20,200
$31,900
2011
$734
$11,700 + $20,200
$31,900
Tax history for 721 S Halsey Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,361 (+3.5%)
$84,800 + $146,700
$231,500
2024
$1,314 (+39.9%)
$84,800 + $146,700
$231,500
2023
$939 (+3.4%)
$84,800 + $146,700
$231,500
2022
$908 (+3.8%)
$11,700 + $20,200
$31,900
2021
$874 (+76.5%)
$11,700 + $20,200
$31,900
2020
$495 (+5.0%)
$11,700 + $20,200
$31,900
2019
$472 (+8.0%)
$11,700 + $20,200
$31,900
2018
$437 (+1.5%)
$11,700 + $20,200
$31,900
2017
$430 (−0.1%)
$11,700 + $20,200
$31,900
2016
$431 (+0.5%)
$11,700 + $20,200
$31,900
2015
$429 (−0.2%)
$11,700 + $20,200
$31,900
2014
$430 (+230.6%)
$11,700 + $20,200
$31,900
2013
$130 (−82.9%)
$11,700 + $20,200
$31,900
2012
$759 (+3.4%)
$11,700 + $20,200
$31,900
2011
$734
$11,700 + $20,200
$31,900
*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
97 ft.
Lot depth
158 ft.
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
768
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
2-05-077.06-02-26.00-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Carport Spaces: 1
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
Directions: From Route 13 (S. Dupont Highway) in Dover, turn west onto Webbs Lane. Continue on Webbs Lane for approximately 1 mile. Turn left onto S Halsey Road. Follow S Halsey Road to #721, located on the right-hand side.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 768
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 2-05-077.06-02-26.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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East Dover Elementary School
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3/10
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