OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2019 for $160K

$315,514

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,253/mo

•

2 ba

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1,680

sq ft

981 Central Church Rd, Dover, DE 19904

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1989Year Built

1.09 acresLot Size

$188Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Steven Schmidt • RE/MAX Horizons

•302-678-4300 (broker)

•steve@delawarerealestate.com (broker)

Bought with Regina Holland • RE/MAX Horizons

•302-678-4300 (broker)

•steve@delawarerealestate.com (broker)

Source:BRIGHT MLS #DEKT135692

Redfin Estimate

$315,514

$156K since sold in July 2019$0 since October

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This home's estimate is 14.5% lower than the average sale price ($369K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 28, 2026
$340,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,452 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$370,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,764 sq ft
7141 Pearsons Corner Rd, Dover, DE 19904
SOLD SEP 18, 2026
$410,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,080 sq ft
54 Cantwell Dr, Dover, DE 19904
SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$330,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,512 sq ft
103 Carlisle Dr, Dover, DE 19904
SOLD FEB 26, 2026
$400,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,568 sq ft
90 Shelterwood Ln, Dover, DE 19904
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$365,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,368 sq ft
125 Crimson 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 981 Central Church Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Jul 18, 2019

Sold

$160,000

$95/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1009086568

Aug 12, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Jun 15, 2010

Listed

$199,500

$119/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1009978312

Aug 12, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Dec 4, 2009

Listed

$199,500

$119/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1001050082

Jun 3, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Dec 3, 2009

Listed

$199,500

$119/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1008945614

Jun 2, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Dec 3, 2009

Listed

$199,500

$119/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DEKT204102

Mar 3, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jul 22, 2007

Listed

$239,500

$143/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DEKT198964

Sep 29, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Sep 22, 2006

Listed

$244,000

$145/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DEKT135692

May 30, 2003

Sold

$125,000

$74/sq ft

Mar 31, 2003

Listing Removed

—

Dec 1, 2002

Listed

$125,000

$74/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 1, 1989

Sold

$40,000

$24/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,762 (+5.8%)

$84,100 + $196,900

$281,000

2025

$1,666 (+3.5%)

$84,100 + $196,900

$281,000

2024

$1,609 (+13.1%)

$84,100 + $196,900

$281,000

2023

$1,423 (+3.4%)

$84,100 + $196,900

$281,000

2022

$1,376 (+15.6%)

$9,100 + $38,700

$47,800

2021

$1,190 (+3.5%)

$9,100 + $38,700

$47,800

2020

$1,150 (+5.7%)

$9,100 + $33,800

$42,900

2019

$1,088 (+9.7%)

$9,100 + $33,800

$42,900

2018

$992 (+1.7%)

$9,100 + $33,800

$42,900

2017

$976 (−0.3%)

$9,000 + $33,800

$42,800

2015

$978 (−3.9%)

$9,000 + $33,800

$42,800

2012

$1,018 (+3.4%)

$9,000 + $33,800

$42,800

2011

$984

$9,000 + $33,800

$42,800

Tax history for 981 Central Church Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,762 (+5.8%)

$84,100 + $196,900

$281,000

2025

$1,666 (+3.5%)

$84,100 + $196,900

$281,000

2024

$1,609 (+13.1%)

$84,100 + $196,900

$281,000

2023

$1,423 (+3.4%)

$84,100 + $196,900

$281,000

2022

$1,376 (+15.6%)

$9,100 + $38,700

$47,800

2021

$1,190 (+3.5%)

$9,100 + $38,700

$47,800

2020

$1,150 (+5.7%)

$9,100 + $33,800

$42,900

2019

$1,088 (+9.7%)

$9,100 + $33,800

$42,900

2018

$992 (+1.7%)

$9,100 + $33,800

$42,900

2017

$976 (−0.3%)

$9,000 + $33,800

$42,800

2015

$978 (−3.9%)

$9,000 + $33,800

$42,800

2012

$1,018 (+3.4%)

$9,000 + $33,800

$42,800

2011

$984

$9,000 + $33,800

$42,800

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

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

GROWTH ZONE OVERLAY DISTRICT

Agricultural Residential District

The purpose of the AR Agricultural Residential District is to: Provide for a wide range of agricultural use and farm-related services while providing for low-density residential development in areas that are rural in character and where farming may not be the optimum land use activity; Loster environmentally sound development in areas of environmental concern; Allow for a variety of low-density planned residential and cluster developments in a rural setting; and Serve as a transitional buffer zone between agricultural and residential uses.

Zone overlays

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space

May 25, 2023 • Final

Residential

Install an above-ground pool.

Pool and hot tub

Jun 7, 2022 • Final

Residential

Construct a pole building with an upper level accessed via a fixed stair.

New construction

Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 8

Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Central

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 7

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Frame
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: KATHRYN VAUGHN LANDS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,680
Building Sq. Ft: 1,680
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Legal Description: N. SD. CO. RD. 155, 1.01 A. 981 CENTRAL CHURCH ROAD

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 47,480
Legal Lot Number: 2
Fire District: CHESWOLD
School Tax District: CAPITOL
Acres: 1.09
Zoning Code: AR

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,680
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.09 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 2-00-056.00-01-05.00-000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

William Henry Middle School

Public 5 • Assigned • 4.0mi

1/10

Dover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 101° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

70% 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 9.1 hours in June and 4.7 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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4.7 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$300,000 – $363,000

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Home values near 981 Central Church Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
870 Central Church Rd, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$297,342
810 Central Church Rd, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1440 Sq. Ft.	$389,828
1271 Central Church Rd, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$398,273
722 Central Church Rd, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2114 Sq. Ft.	$793,385

Address	Redfin Estimate
662 Central Church Rd, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1196 Sq. Ft.	$314,369
1304 Central Church Rd, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1726 Sq. Ft.	$389,790
1114 Central Church Rd, Dover, DE 1 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
964 Central Church Rd, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2142 Sq. Ft.	$432,978

Address	Redfin Estimate
1226 Central Church Rd, Dover, DE 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 920 Sq. Ft.	$208,926
863 Central Church Rd, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 7010 Sq. Ft.	$2,628,683
959 Central Church Rd, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$394,601
959 Central Church Rd Apt 01, Dover, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$328,938

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