302 Kesselring Avenue, Dover, DE 19904-4831 $280,000

Open House: Sun, Aug 17, 11:00AM-1:00PM
Beds/Baths: 4/2
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,010
Acreage: 0.2
Age:60 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: DEKT2040204
Subdivision: Mayfair
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Spacious Dover Home with Hardwood Floors, Corner Lot, and Endless Potential! Welcome to 302 Kesselring Ave, a roomy and well-laid-out home set on a beautiful corner lot in one of Dover’s established neighborhoods. Surrounded by mature landscaping and featuring off-street parking for at least two vehicles, this property offers privacy, space, and a perfect opportunity to customize to your taste. Step inside and immediately notice the gleaming hardwood floors that flow throughout most of the home. The main level features a bright living room, a formal dining area, and an eat-in kitchen with plenty of cabinet space. A cozy family room, full bathroom, and convenient laundry room complete the first floor. At the rear, the inviting sun porch overlooks the lush backyard — perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee or unwinding in the evening. Upstairs, you’ll find four spacious bedrooms, each with hardwood floors, and a full bathroom. The large closets and natural light make the bedrooms comfortable and functional. The finished basement is a bonus, offering a generous open area ideal for a recreation room, home office, or gym. There’s also a bonus room that has been used as a bedroom in the past, plus a utility/storage area. Outside, enjoy the mature trees, landscaped gardens, and a private backyard oasis, complete with a charming wishing well feature. This home is being sold as-is, with the price reflecting the opportunity to update and modernize — the perfect chance to add your personal style while building equity. With solid construction, a flexible layout, hardwood flooring throughout, and an unbeatable location near shopping, dining, schools, and parks, 302 Kesselring Ave is a rare find. Schedule your tour today and see the potential for yourself!

Taxes: $975
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: N
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Caesar Rodney

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer

Garage/Parking
Driveway, On Street

Interior
Improved Basement

Exterior
Permanent Foundation, Mixed Exterior

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Public Elementary (19 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
W. Reily Brown Elementary School Caesar Rodney School District 1–5 Dover 0.4 mi
South Dover Elementary School Capital School District K–4 Dover 1.15 mi
W. B. Simpson Elementary School Caesar Rodney School District 1–5 Camden 1.41 mi
Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center Caesar Rodney School District 1–5 Camden 1.41 mi
Capital Early Childhood Center Capital School District Preschool Dover 1.44 mi
Booker T. Washington Elementary School Capital School District K–4 Dover 1.67 mi
Kent County Community School Capital School District Preschool–12 Dover 1.78 mi
Academy Of Dover Charter School Academy of Dover Charter School K–8 Dover 1.88 mi
Campus Community School Campus Community School K–8 Dover 2.02 mi
East Dover Elementary School Capital School District K–4 Dover 2.1 mi
Fairview Elementary School Capital School District K–4 Dover 2.37 mi
Star Hill Elementary School Caesar Rodney School District 2–5 Dover 2.51 mi
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School Caesar Rodney School District 1–5 Dover 2.62 mi
John S. Charlton School Caesar Rodney School District Preschool–12 Camden 2.63 mi
Allen Frear Elementary School Caesar Rodney School District 1–5 Camden 2.7 mi
Major George S. Welch Elementary School Caesar Rodney School District K–5 Dover 2.77 mi
Towne Point Elementary School Capital School District K–4 Dover 2.99 mi
North Dover Elementary School Capital School District K–4 Dover 3.17 mi
David E. Robinson Elementary School Caesar Rodney School District 1–5 Wyoming 4.11 mi

Public Middle (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Fred Fifer III Middle School Caesar Rodney School District 6–8 Camden 1.61 mi
Kent County Community School Capital School District Preschool–12 Dover 1.78 mi
William Henry Middle School Capital School District 5–6 Dover 1.78 mi
Central Middle School Capital School District 7–8 Dover 2.05 mi
John S. Charlton School Caesar Rodney School District Preschool–12 Camden 2.63 mi
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School Caesar Rodney School District 6–8 Camden 2.71 mi
Dover Air Force Base Middle School Caesar Rodney School District 6–8 Dover 2.77 mi
Magnolia Middle School Caesar Rodney School District 6–8 Magnolia 4.56 mi

Public High (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Caesar Rodney High School Caesar Rodney School District 9–12 Camden 1.26 mi
Kent County Community School Capital School District Preschool–12 Dover 1.78 mi
Positive Outcomes Charter School Positive Outcomes Charter School 7–12 Camden 1.92 mi
Kent County Secondary ILC Capital School District 6–12 Dover 1.96 mi
Dover High School Capital School District 9–12 Dover 2.57 mi
John S. Charlton School Caesar Rodney School District Preschool–12 Camden 2.63 mi
Early College School at Del State Early College High School at Del State 7–12 Dover 4.15 mi
POLYTECH High School POLYTECH School District 9–12 Woodside 4.43 mi

Private (11 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Capitol Baptist School Baptist K–12 Dover 0.34 mi
Dover First Christian School Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–6 Dover 0.61 mi
Holy Cross School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Dover 1.28 mi
Calvary Christian Academy Assembly of God Preschool–12 Dover 1.58 mi
St John's Lutheran School Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod Preschool–8 Dover 2.41 mi
Central De Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–8 Dover 2.97 mi
Rose Valley School Amish 1–8 Dover 3.59 mi
Apple Grove School Amish 1–8 Dover 3.95 mi
St Thomas More Academy Roman Catholic 9–12 Magnolia 4.57 mi
High Road School Of Delaware Nonsectarian 4–12 Felton 4.7 mi
Southern Meadow School Amish 1–8 Wyoming 4.98 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Dover (19904), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 25
  • Average salary of people in this community: $42,606

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 846
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.61
  • Households w/ Children: 62%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 8,854 (58.0%)
  • Rented: 4,792 (31.4%)
  • Vacant: 1,610 (10.6%)
  • Total: 15,256

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 37,467
Households: 13,646
Median Age: 35.50

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 3.7%
  • Some High School: 8.7%
  • High School Graduate: 31.6%
  • Some College: 24.8%
  • Associate Degree: 6.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 13.8%
  • Graduate Degree: 10.8%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $61,089

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • Studio: $1,042
  • One Bedroom: $820
  • Two Bedroom: $1,001
  • Three Bedroom: $1,336
  • Four Bedroom: $1,402

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Listing Courtesy of: Real Broker, LLC , (302) 556-7215, wesell@teamsordelet.com

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302 Kesselring Avenue, Dover, DE 19904-4831

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