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Houses Delaware Kent County Dover
$2,350 / Month

1242 S Governors Ave

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Dover, DE 19904

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  • Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Square Feet

    2,552 sq ft

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Highlights

  • Hardwood Floors
  • Basement
  • Vaulted Ceiling
1242 S Governors Ave
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1242 S Governors Ave
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Beautiful private and secluded 3 BR 2 B ranch on 1 + acre and what a find, all within the City of Dover. This beautiful ranch is so private you cannot see it from the road! All floors have been refinished, the kitchen and 2 bathrooms are all brand new and energy efficient windows have been installed. This incredible ranch is truly a one of a kind and a must see. The entire property is surrounded by trees yet has an expansive yard with new gravity septic, beautiful flooring, new kitchen, new appliances, new bathrooms, pocket doors and just incredible privacy. Plenty of storage can be found upstairs and there is even a full basement with an attached garage. Put this one on your tour today!

1242 S Governors Ave is a house located in Kent County and the 19904 ZIP Code.

* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

House Features

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

Microwave

  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Cable Ready
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Dining Room
  • Basement
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Views
  • Double Pane Windows

Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified.

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City - Dover

Dover, Delaware combines historical significance with contemporary living in the state's capital city. The community of approximately 39,000 residents offers housing options from downtown properties to suburban developments. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,360 per month and two-bedroom units around $1,537, reflecting annual increases between 1.5% and 3.5%. The historic district surrounding The Green showcases colonial architecture and houses the Biggs Museum of American Art. Delaware State University's campus enhances the educational landscape in the city's western section.

As the state capital, Dover balances government operations with recreation and entertainment. Silver Lake Park spans 182 acres, providing spaces for fishing, walking trails, and outdoor activities. The Dover Motor Speedway hosts major NASCAR events throughout the year, while the Firefly Music Festival brings musical performances to the region.

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Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Cable Ready
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Range
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Dining Room
  • Basement
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Views
  • Double Pane Windows
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Wesley College
Drive: 5 min 2.3 mi
Delaware State University
Drive: 10 min 4.5 mi
Delaware Tech. Comm. Coll.
Drive: 51 min 34.1 mi
Washington College
Drive: 62 min 37.0 mi
1242 S Governors Ave is within 5 minutes or 2.3 miles from Wesley College. It is also near Delaware State University and Delaware Tech. Comm. Coll..
Transportation
Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40 / 100

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77 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Active

Businesses

Calm

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 1242 S Governors Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Rodney Village
Walk: 16 min 0.9 mi
Carrolls Corner
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Eden Hill Farm
Drive: 6 min 2.8 mi
1242 S Governors Ave has 3 shopping centers within 2.8 miles, which is about a 6-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
First State Heritage Park
Drive: 4 min 1.3 mi
Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village
Drive: 7 min 3.8 mi
Delaware NERR
Drive: 12 min 7.1 mi
1242 S Governors Ave has 3 parks within 7.1 miles, including First State Heritage Park, Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village, and Delaware NERR.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus
Drive: 3 min 1.6 mi
Dover Behavioral Health System
Drive: 8 min 4.0 mi
1242 S Governors Ave is 1.6 miles from Bayhealth Hospital, Kent Campus, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Dover Behavioral Health System.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Dover Airforce Base
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Ommelanden Range
Drive: 49 min 38.7 mi
US Coast Guard Station Indian River
Drive: 74 min 48.8 mi
1242 S Governors Ave has 3 military bases within 48.8 miles, the nearest is Dover Airforce Base which is 2.5 miles away and a 5 minute drive.

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