Come check out this 4 bed room, 1.5 bath home in Dover. This is an investor special; property needs repairs and updating. With colleges and different businesses in the area, this could be a great rental. This is a short sale; house is priced with fixes in mind. Cash Deals, or construction loans only (speak to agent about options), Schedule your showings today!
Towne Point, located between Downtown Dover and the St. Jones River waterfront, is a residential and civic Dover neighborhood with brick-lined streets and a walkable government-campus feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Loockerman Street near The Green, where coffee counters, independent storefronts, and courthouse-day foot traffic set the tempo. Architectural cues lean Colonial Revival and mid-century infill, with tidy setbacks and mature shade trees. Big civic landmarks—Legislative Hall and the Delaware State Capitol—frame daily routines with formal lawns and flag-lined paths. Culture and local flavor cluster at the Biggs Museum of American Art, the Schwartz Center for the Arts, and the historic Dover Downs Hotel & Casino complex. Sidewalks link pocket parks, museums, and restaurants in a compact grid.
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Market insights
521 Nimitz Rd · $208,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 51 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.2%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$208,000
Median sale price in this area is $349,278. (68% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
25% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Interior features
Partially finished basement
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms on the upper level
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom on the upper level
1 half bathroom on the main level
Heating & cooling
Forced-air heating with natural gas
Central air conditioning with electric cooling
Natural gas hot water
Home design
Detached
Parking
Driveway
On-street parking
Construction
Frame construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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Welcome to the quaint neighborhood of Whiteoak Farms in Dover. The 4 bedroom, 1 and a half bathroom home has been recently updated with laminate floors, new carpets, new appliances and freshly painted. Upon entering the home is the huge living room on the left, dining room on the right, hallway going toward the back of the home and staircase going to the bedrooms. The kitchen has all the appliance need for the gourmet of the home. There is a large deck overlooking the back yard and backs up to Williams Park where there is plenty of opportunity for an active lifestyle. The basement has a large finished area that can be used as a game room, family room, office you decide, after all it s your home. The great home has all town amenities, closed to shopping and public transportation, and is only 11 minutes to Dover AFB, 8 minutes to Kent General Hospital, 7 minutes to the world famous Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, 51 minutes to the Delaware beaches and closed enough to Philly, Baltimore and Washington DC and New York City for a day trip to visit these fabulous cities. I guess you could say this home is the center of the universe! Make your appointment to see this home today. Qualified to moderate income buyers may be eligible for Down Payment Assistance Programs. Ask if you qualify.
BRIGHT MLS #DEKT135718
Mar 27, 2003
Sold
$108,000
$68/sq ft
Jan 7, 2003
Listing Removed
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Dec 1, 2002
Listed
$108,000
$68/sq ft
R-2735--4BR home in established neighborhood. Has hardwood floors throughout, new roof in '99, new kitchen oak cabinets, finished FR in basement, lots of windows, nice fenced yard w/ brick BBQ & swingset. Backs up to park. Good home for family or investor.
Public Records
Dec 1, 1988
Sold
$78,700
$49/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,457 (+5.9%)
$92,000 + $142,200
$234,200
2025
$1,376 (+3.5%)
$92,000 + $142,200
$234,200
2024
$1,329 (+31.7%)
$92,000 + $142,200
$234,200
2023
$1,010 (+3.4%)
$92,000 + $142,200
$234,200
2022
$976 (+3.8%)
$9,700 + $24,600
$34,300
2021
$940 (+3.5%)
$9,700 + $24,600
$34,300
2020
$908 (+5.8%)
$9,700 + $24,600
$34,300
2019
$859 (+9.5%)
$9,700 + $24,600
$34,300
2018
$784 (+1.7%)
$9,700 + $24,600
$34,300
2017
$771 (−0.3%)
$9,700 + $24,600
$34,300
2016
$773 (+0.1%)
$9,700 + $24,600
$34,300
2015
$772 (−0.3%)
$9,700 + $24,600
$34,300
2014
$774 (−1.3%)
$9,700 + $24,600
$34,300
2013
$785 (−3.9%)
$9,700 + $24,600
$34,300
2012
$816 (+3.4%)
$9,700 + $24,600
$34,300
2011
$789
$9,700 + $24,600
$34,300
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
70 ft.
Lot depth
114 ft.
Lot size
8,407 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,840
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,840
Year built
1964
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kent County
APN
2-05-068.10-01-67.00-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° 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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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Dover. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
5.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 521 Nimitz Rd
$208,028
$28 over list price of $208K
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