Welcome home to this newly renovated 4 bedroom, 2 full bath home proudly set back on a private lot. As you enter, you are greeted by new flooring running throughout the living room and kitchen. The kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a dining area. Access from the kitchen leads out to a lovely deck that is an ideal spot to enjoy dining al fresco, entertaining or just enjoying your morning or evening beverage. The main level also features two large bedrooms and an updated full bath. Upstairs you will find two more good sized bedrooms and a second updated full bath. HVAC is new - the main level of the home has Central A/C, upstairs has window units providing the cooling. The home is located within 2 short minutes from the local elementary school and a variety of amenities. Hone recently appraised for $340K prior to all improvements being completed.
Eat in kitchen and 1st floor master updates throughout
11 months ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Barbara Strother
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 78 Cove Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT2041780
Dec 23, 2025
Sold
$327,500
$195/sq ft
Nov 24, 2025
Contingent
—
Nov 14, 2025
Price Changed
$329,000
$196/sq ft
Oct 15, 2025
Listed
$330,000
$196/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT2040800
Oct 15, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Sep 24, 2025
Price Changed
$330,000
$196/sq ft
Sep 12, 2025
Listed
$340,000
$202/sq ft
Sep 10, 2025
Coming Soon
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$967 (+0.4%)
$89,400 + $154,300
$243,700
2024
$963 (+22.5%)
$89,400 + $154,300
$243,700
2023
$786 (+6.0%)
$89,400 + $154,300
$243,700
2022
$742 (+0.8%)
$9,400 + $21,700
$31,100
2021
$736
$9,400 + $21,700
$31,100
2020
$735 (+4.1%)
$9,400 + $21,700
$31,100
2019
$706 (+3.7%)
$9,400 + $21,700
$31,100
2018
$681 (+2.9%)
$9,400 + $21,700
$31,100
2017
$662 (+2.2%)
$9,400 + $21,700
$31,100
2016
$648 (+19.3%)
$9,400 + $21,700
$31,100
2015
$543 (+0.2%)
$9,400 + $21,700
$31,100
2014
$542 (−0.6%)
$9,400 + $21,700
$31,100
2013
$545 (+2.2%)
$9,400 + $21,700
$31,100
2012
$533 (+1.6%)
$9,400 + $21,700
$31,100
2011
$525
$9,400 + $21,700
$31,100
Tax history for 78 Cove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$967 (+0.4%)
$89,400 + $154,300
$243,700
2024
$963 (+22.5%)
$89,400 + $154,300
$243,700
2023
$786 (+6.0%)
$89,400 + $154,300
$243,700
2022
$742 (+0.8%)
$9,400 + $21,700
$31,100
2021
$736
$9,400 + $21,700
$31,100
2020
$735 (+4.1%)
$9,400 + $21,700
$31,100
2019
$706 (+3.7%)
$9,400 + $21,700
$31,100
2018
$681 (+2.9%)
$9,400 + $21,700
$31,100
2017
$662 (+2.2%)
$9,400 + $21,700
$31,100
2016
$648 (+19.3%)
$9,400 + $21,700
$31,100
2015
$543 (+0.2%)
$9,400 + $21,700
$31,100
2014
$542 (−0.6%)
$9,400 + $21,700
$31,100
2013
$545 (+2.2%)
$9,400 + $21,700
$31,100
2012
$533 (+1.6%)
$9,400 + $21,700
$31,100
2011
$525
$9,400 + $21,700
$31,100
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,680
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
7-00-103.09-01-16.02-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 25, 2026.
RS1
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $154,300
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 1.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $89,400
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,680
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $139
School Tax: $814
Tax Assessed Value: $243,700
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $966
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s), Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air, Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: CAESAR RODNEY
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Use GPS to address
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,680
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 7-00-103.09-01-16.02-000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 25, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Stokes (Nellie Hughes) Elementary School
Public 1-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Postlethwait (F. Niel) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
4/10
Caesar Rodney High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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 • 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.
9.2 hrs
4.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$332,000 – $402,000
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