81 North Halsey Road

Closed 7/24/25

Last Sold Price

$205,000

2 beds1 bath832 sqft$246/sqft

81 N Halsey Rd, Dover, DE 19901

Description

Charming Dover Home with Endless Potential! Welcome to this lovingly maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home conveniently located in the heart of Dover—just minutes from Route 1 and Route 13, with a bus stop nearby for easy commuting. Whether you're looking for your first home or a savvy investment opportunity, this property is full of possibilities! Step inside to find original beautiful hardwood floors that run throughout living areas of the home, adding warmth and character. The spacious living...Charming Dover Home with Endless Potential! Welcome to this lovingly maintained 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home conveniently located in the heart of Dover—just minutes from Route 1 and Route 13, with a bus stop nearby for easy commuting. Whether you're looking for your first home or a savvy investment opportunity, this property is full of possibilities! Step inside to find original beautiful hardwood floors that run throughout living areas of the home, adding warmth and character. The spacious living areas are ready for your personal touch, and with a little vision this gem can truly shine. The home features a full basement that offers ample storage, laundry area with washer and dryer included, and potential for future finishing. Enjoy your mornings or peaceful evenings on the charming front porch, where you can sip your coffee or watch the sunset over the west-facing backyard. Speaking of the backyard—it's HUGE! Perfect for entertaining, gardening, or creating your dream outdoor space. Other highlights include a brand-new metal roof (2024) and a long history of care—this home was a successful rental for over 20 years. While it is being sold as-is, the owner is open to covering any appraiser-required repairs, potentially making this a great option for an FHA or VA buyers as well. No central A/C or dishwasher—but plenty of opportunity to customize and build equity in this cozy, well-located home. Don’t miss your chance to unlock its full potential!

LISTING CLOSED: 07/24/2025 12:00 AM

Listed by Michelle Rawley • Bryan Realty Group
P: (302) 233-5459 meesharawleyre@gmail.com
Listed by Carol Wick • Bryan Realty Group
P: (302) 760-3001 cwbaker2362@yahoo.com

Property Details for 81 North Halsey Road

Status

Closed

MLS #

DEKT2037406

Days on Market

Taxes

$1,161 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Fee Simple

Year Built

1955

Lot Size

0.17 AC / 7,492 SF

County

Kent County

Tax ID Number

ED-05-06818-03-1000-000

Ownership

Fee Simple

Condo Coop Association

HOA

Structure Type

Detached

Style

Ranch/Rambler

Levels/Stories

Waterfront

Garage

Subdivision

DOVER HGTS

Subdivision

DOVER HGTS (KENT DE)

Building Name

NONE AVAILABLE (DOVER DE)

Legal Subdivision

DOVER HEIGHTS

Total Parking Spaces

Central Air

Basement

Yes

Above Grade Finished SQFT

832.00

Above Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Finished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Fin SQFT Source

Assessor

Below Grade Unfinished SQFT

.00

Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source

Assessor

Total Below Grade SQFT

.00

Total Below Grade SQFT Source

Assessor

New Construction

Building Winterized Y/N

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Building Information for 81 North Halsey Road

Stories1Year Built1955Building Size-Lot Size0.17 AC / 7,492 SF

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Principal and Interest

$1,042

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Property Information for 81 North Halsey Road

Location

In City Limits: Yes
Transportation: Bus Stop less than 1 mile

School District Name: CAPITAL
School District County ID: 300200396888
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
High School: DOVER H.S. (KENT DE)
HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
County: KENT
MLS Area: Capital (30802)

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

Property Manager Y/N: No
Senior Community: No

Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2024
Tax Assessed Value: $202,800

Year Assessed: 2024
County Tax: $116
Improvement Assessed Value: $127,700
City Town Tax: $439
Land Assessed Value: $75,100
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Historic: No
Zoning: R7
Tax Lot: 1000-000
School Tax: $980
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Main

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 832.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 832.00
Total SQFT: 832.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Main Entrance Orientation: West
Construction Materials: Stick Built
Roof: Metal
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8038/6289/1584/803862891584_512_384_WM_Uet-XQ3VTll3kNlq.jpg
Flooring Type: Hardwood
Basement Type: Unfinished, Windows
Foundation Details: Block
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 50.00 x 150.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 2434165
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2

Interior Features

Interior Features: Floor Plan - Traditional
Fireplace: No

Accessibility Features: None

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: None

Cooling Fuel: None
Heating Type: Radiator
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
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 81 North Halsey Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 25, 2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1907509362	$205,000	—
Jul 24, 2025	Closed BRIGHT #DEKT2037406	$205,000	—
Jun 13, 2025	Pending BRIGHT #DEKT2037406		—
Jun 13, 2025	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DEKT2037406		—
May 17, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DEKT2037406	$225,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/25/2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1907509362	$205,000
07/24/2025	Closed BRIGHT #DEKT2037406	$205,000
06/13/2025	Pending BRIGHT #DEKT2037406	—
06/13/2025	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DEKT2037406	—
05/17/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DEKT2037406	$225,000

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

Public Records for 81 North Halsey Road

Taxable ValueLand$75,100Additions$127,700Total$202,800

Tax Record2023$671 ($56 / month)

Home Facts

Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt832 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt832 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt832 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,405 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955ZoningR7CountyKENTAPN2-05-068.18-03-10.00-000

Schools near 81 North Halsey Road

This home is within Capital School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
3/10	East Dover Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 4	0.9 mi
1/10	William Henry Middle School	Public - Serves this home	5	1.6 mi
NR	Central Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	0.7 mi
NR	Dover High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.4 mi
NR	Kent County Secondary Intensive Learning Center	Public - Choice school	K to 12	1.0 mi
NR	Kent County Community School	Public - Choice school	PK to 12	1.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	East Dover Elementary School PublicK to 4 Serves this home	0.9 mi
1/10	William Henry Middle School Public5 Serves this home	1.6 mi
NR	Central Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	0.7 mi
NR	Dover High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.4 mi
NR	Kent County Secondary Intensive Learning Center PublicK to 12 Choice school	1.0 mi
NR	Kent County Community School PublicPK to 12 Choice school	1.6 mi

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.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 81 North Halsey Road, Dover, DE 19901	$205,000	2	1	832	7,492
77 North Halsey Road, Dover, DE 19901	$235,000	3	1	1,550	7,500
83 North Halsey Road, Dover, DE 19901	–	2	1	672	7,405
71 North Halsey Road, Dover, DE 19901	$225,000	3	1	1,344	16,509
80 North Halsey Road, Dover, DE 19901	–	–	1	1,764	8,712
84 North Halsey Road, Dover, DE 19901	$65,000	2	1	1,082	8,550
87 North Halsey Road, Dover, DE 19901	$75,000	2	1	672	9,147
90 North Halsey Road, Dover, DE 19901	–	3	1	1,458	10,019
72 North Halsey Road, Dover, DE 19901	–	2	1	802	23,087
82 Mitscher Road, Dover, DE 19901	–	3	1	1,268	8,276
96 North Halsey Road, Dover, DE 19901	$223,450	3	1	1,416	10,454
80 Mitscher Road, Dover, DE 19901	–	–	–	–	3,920
68 North Halsey Road, Dover, DE 19901	$260,000	3	1	1,056	15,000
90 Mitscher Road, Dover, DE 19901	–	3	1	1,024	7,405
89 North Halsey Road, Dover, DE 19901	$225,000	2	1	800	7,492
86 Mitscher Road, Dover, DE 19901	–	3	1	1,024	7,405

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