447 Alder Rd

Dover, DE 19904

$299,000
Price
4
Beds
1,814 Sq. Ft.
$165 / Sq. Ft.
1,814
Sq. Ft.
$165
per Sq. Ft.
Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage1
Active Under Contract
Active Under Contract
Welcome Home
Stamped patio
Spacious Living Room
Spacious fenced in backyard
Spacious Family room
So much natural light
Open concept
Dining room
Dining Room
Family room off kitchen
Open staircase
Family room
powder room
Spacious kitchen
KITCHEN w/ stainless stove
Laundryroom/storage off garage
Spacious owners suite
Owners bedroom
Double the closets
Shared bathroom
Jack and jill style doors from owners & add'l brs
Spacious bedroom
Spacious bedroom w/ vintage carpet
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 4
Bedroom 4
Side view

Description

Located within the Caesar Rodney School District, 447 Alder Road offers a spacious 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath layout with comfortable living areas and everyday convenienceThis two story home has a functional layout, generous living space, and the opportunity to make it your own. Step inside to a welcoming living room with a cathedral ceiling that creates an open, airy feel and leads visually to the bonus loft-style space at the top of the stairs. Just off the living room, the formal dining room connects...Located within the Caesar Rodney School District, 447 Alder Road offers a spacious 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath layout with comfortable living areas and everyday convenienceThis two story home has a functional layout, generous living space, and the opportunity to make it your own. Step inside to a welcoming living room with a cathedral ceiling that creates an open, airy feel and leads visually to the bonus loft-style space at the top of the stairs. Just off the living room, the formal dining room connects to the spacious kitchen, offering a practical flow for everyday living and gatherings. The kitchen also provides access to the laundry area and attached garage for added convenience. A spacious family room sits just off the kitchen and features sliding doors leading to the backyard, making indoor-outdoor living easy. The first floor also includes a convenient half bath. Upstairs, you’ll find a spacious owner’s bedroom with direct access to the shared full bathroom, complete with dual vanities for added function. Three additional bedrooms offer flexible space for bedrooms, guests, a home office, or hobbies. Attic access provides additional storage. Outside, the fenced backyard features a spacious patio and mature landscaping, offering a great foundation for relaxing, entertaining, or creating your future backyard retreat. The roof was replaced in 2021, providing valuable peace of mind. Conveniently located near Route 1, Route 13, shopping, dining, major area amenities, and within walking distance to a bus stop and W. Reily Brown Elementary School, this home offers a great blend of space, comfort, and everyday convenience.
  1. Listed by Michelle Rawley • Bryan Realty Group
    P: (302)-233-5459 meesharawleyre@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Carol Wick • Bryan Realty Group
    P: (302)-760-3001 cwbaker2362@yahoo.com

Property Details for 447 Alder Road

Tax ID Number
ED-05-08512-04-3400-000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary
Levels/Stories
2
Furnished
No
LISTING UPDATED: 05/26/2026 08:52 PM

Property Details for 447 Alder Road

StatusActive Under Contract
MLS #DEKT2045146
Days on Market7
Taxes$1,020 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1979
Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,104 SF
CountyKent County
Get preapproved with Rocket Mortgage1

Location

Listing Courtesy of Bryan Realty Group
Add your commute

Building Information for 447 Alder Road

Stories2Year Built1979Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,104 SF

Payment Calculator

Get preapproved with
OriginPoint Mortgage or Rocket Mortgage1

$1,575 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,490

Property Taxes

$85

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Know your buying power with a preapproval and custom rate in minutes

Rocket Mortgage1

Property Information for 447 Alder Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile
  • School District Name: CAESAR RODNEY
  • School District County ID: 300200396889
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: CAESAR RODNEY (KENT DE)
  • County: KENT
  • MLS Area: Caesar Rodney (30803)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $257,300
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $147
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $165,400
  • City Town Tax: $776
  • Land Assessed Value: $91,900
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: R8
  • Tax Lot: 3400-000
  • School Tax: $860
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 11
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 10
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 13
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 10
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Pantry, Double Sink
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 10
Room 6
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 15
Room 7
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 11
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 6 X 14
Room 9
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Floored
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 12
Room 11
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,814.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,814.00
  • Total SQFT: 1,814.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Main Entrance Orientation: Southeast
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8049/4637/3638/804946373638_512_384_WM_8xB0wvpW0XZ1DnlT.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Vinyl, Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Partially Carpeted
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 70.00 x 130.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Fencing: Chain Link, Rear
  • Parcel ID: 2440408
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Driveway, Attached Garage, Other
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Primary Bath(s), Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Built-In Microwave, Dryer, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.MichelleDelawareRE.com

Property History for 447 Alder Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 26, 2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DEKT2045146

—
May 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DEKT2045146

$299,000—
May 15, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #622421833

$175,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/26/2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DEKT2045146

—
05/20/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DEKT2045146

$299,000
05/15/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #622421833

$175,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 447 Alder Road

Taxable ValueLand$91,900Additions$165,400Total$257,300
Tax Record2023$1,176 ($98 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,774 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,774 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,148 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1979ZoningR8CountyKENTAPN2-05-085.12-04-34.00-000

Schools near 447 Alder Road

This home is within Caesar Rodney School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Brown (W. Reily) Elementary School
Public - 1 to 5
Fifer (Fred) Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Caesar Rodney High School
Public - 9 to 12
Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center
Public - 3
Rating
School
Distance
Brown (W. Reily) Elementary School
Public1 to 5

Fifer (Fred) Middle School
Public6 to 8

Caesar Rodney High School
Public9 to 12

Kent Elementary Intensive Learning Center
Public3

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Similar Homes

Explore Nearby Homes

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Bryan Realty Group

Based on information from one of the following Multiple Listing Services: BRIGHT, Greater LeHigh Valley Regional MLS, Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS® and Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®. Information being provided is for the visitor’s personal, noncommercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties visitor may be interested in purchasing. The data contained herein is copyrighted by BRIGHT, Greater LeHigh Valley Regional MLS, Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS® and Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS® is protected by all applicable copyright laws. Any dissemination of this information is in violation of copyright laws and is strictly prohibited. Property information referenced on this web site comes from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS. This web site may reference real estate listing(s) held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent who owns this web site. For the avoidance of doubt, the accuracy of all information, regardless of source, is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and should be personally verified through personal inspection by and/or with the appropriate professionals.