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Highlights
- Attached garage
- New appliances
- Energy efficient windows
- New bathrooms
- Beautiful flooring
- New kitchen
Location
1242 S Governors Ave, Dover, DE 19904, USA
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Property Overview
Located in Dover, this home combines practical updates with appealing details, including a new kitchen, new bathrooms, new appliances, beautiful flooring, energy-efficient windows, and an attached garage. It also offers advantages for remote work, with high-speed internet, nearby provider options, a coworking space or cafe within a mile, and large windows for natural light, while 20 photos and a nearby top-rated high school add to its overall appeal.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
High school nearby- Extra storage
- Fireplace
Great for
Work-from-home
Amenities for 1242 S Governors Ave
Features
| Driveway | Dryer |
| Fireplace | Forced Air |
| Hardwood Floor | High Ceilings |
| Linoleum Vinyl | Vaulted Ceiling |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Microwave | Range/Oven |
| Refrigerator |
Tech
| Cable Ready | Wired For Internet |
Grounds
| Garage Parking | Lawn |
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
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One-time. Refundable.
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Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
|---|
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About 1242 S Governors Ave
Property Id: 2823432 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!
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 1242 S Governors Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.9 miles away
- Extra storage
- In-unit features
- Fireplace
- In-unit features
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 1.8 miles away
Address details
| Zip code | 19904 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Dover
3-bedroom apartments at 1242 S Governors Ave cost about 18% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Dover.
Median rents as of Oct 10 2026.
Dover
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | $1,950 |
| November 2024 | $1,935 |
| December 2024 | $1,950 |
| January 2025 | $1,993 |
| February 2025 | $2,018 |
| March 2025 | $2,016 |
| April 2025 | $1,998 |
| May 2025 | $2,049 |
| June 2025 | $2,025 |
| July 2025 | $2,080 |
| August 2025 | $2,003 |
| September 2025 | $2,000 |
| October 2025 | $1,975 |
| November 2025 | $1,940 |
| December 2025 | $1,950 |
| January 2026 | $1,992 |
| February 2026 | $2,000 |
| March 2026 | $2,000 |
| April 2026 | $1,950 |
| May 2026 | $1,990 |
| June 2026 | $1,993 |
| July 2026 | $1,990 |
| August 2026 | $1,950 |
| September 2026 | $1,986 |
| October 2026 | $1,999 |
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Bedrooms
3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$94,000/yr
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Schools near 1242 S Governors Ave
South Dover Elementary School
955 south state st
dover, DE, 19901
K-4Public
C+
Capital Early Childhood Center
198 commerce way
dover, DE, 19904
PKPublic
Kent County Community School
65-1 carver rd
dover, DE, 19904
PK, K-12Public
David E. Robinson Elementary School
1038 briarbush rd
wyoming, DE, 19934
1-5Public
Delaware Early Childhood Center
100 west mispillion st
harrington, DE, 19952
PKPublic
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Internet available near 1242 S Governors Ave
Neighborhood
Getting around Dover near 1242 S Governors Ave
Walking
6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 1242 S Governors Ave, Dover
Groceries
5/10
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes
3/10
Some cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
5/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Primary schools
8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within a short drive
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