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1242 S Governors Ave, Dover, DE 19904, USA

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(302) 346-2701

Property Overview

I’m missing the actual Pros, Great for, and Notable features details for 1242 S Governors Ave, Dover, DE 19904, USA. Please share those three result sets, and I’ll turn them into a concise 2–3 sentence summary under 100 words.

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
  • Fireplace
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Work-from-home

Amenities for 1242 S Governors Ave

Features

DrivewayDryer
FireplaceForced Air
Hardwood FloorHigh Ceilings
Linoleum VinylVaulted Ceiling

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
MicrowaveRange/Oven
Refrigerator

Tech

Cable ReadyWired For Internet

Grounds

Garage ParkingLawn
Outdoor SpaceStorage
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Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Building details

Property details

Lease terms12+ months
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About 1242 S Governors Ave

HomeHouses in Dover 1242 S Governors Ave, Dover, DE 19904, USA

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 1 mile away
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away

Address details

Zip code19904
TypeHouse 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 Aug 22 2026.
Dover
A table of 3-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Dover
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,962
October 2024$1,951
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

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 1242 S Governors Ave?

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$92,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $92,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,300.
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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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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

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

Explore the area around 1242 S Governors Ave

Chauffeur Market
8 The Grn
Food Lion
1030 Forrest Ave
Redner's Warehouse Markets
2500 S Dupont Hwy
Caribbean Market & Multi Services
288 S Dupont Hwy
Safeway
190 John Hunn Brown Rd

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