Updated 9-Unit Apartment
For Sale
Under Contract
$1,200,000
26 S STATE Street, Dover, DE 19901
Multi-Family, DOVER, DE
Property Size7,030 SF
Lot Size0.17 Acres
Price / SF$170.70
Days on Market170
Property Features for 26 S STATE Street
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Rooms
Basement
Parking features
Parking Lot, On Street
Elementary school district
CAPITAL
Middle school district
CAPITAL
High school district
CAPITAL
Standard status
Active Under Contract
Size
7,030 SF
Lot size
0.17 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
4757
Utilities
Heating system
Forced Air
Amenities
on-site central washer and dryer facilities
Building Details
Year built
1900
Number of units
1
Building materials
Frame
Architectural style
Victorian
Listing Agency:
RE/MAX Horizons · RE/MAX International
(302) 678-4300
Listed By:
Steven B. Schmidt · License #RB-0031118
(302) 678-4326
Added: Mar 13
Changed: Aug 19
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 12:06PM
MLS# DEKT2044590
Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 9-unit apartment property in Dover contains 7,030 square feet on a 0.172-acre parcel. Built in 1900 with frame construction and Victorian architectural styling, the building includes a basement, forced-air heating, and an on-site laundry area with central washer and dryer facilities. Recent work includes updated windows, interior enhancements, select kitchen replacements, and new flooring in most units. Hallways have also received new flooring and paint, while capital improvements include a new fire escape and some newer heating systems.
Tenants are responsible for gas heat and electric service. Ownership covers water, sewer, trash, and central hot water. The property offers both a dedicated parking lot and on-street parking, providing practical access for residents at this Dover address.
Tenants are responsible for gas heat and electric service. Ownership covers water, sewer, trash, and central hot water. The property offers both a dedicated parking lot and on-street parking, providing practical access for residents at this Dover address.
Key Highlights
- 9‑unit apartment property with 7,030 square feet
- 0.172‑acre parcel with frame construction dating to 1900
- Recent unit improvements include select new kitchens, updated windows, and flooring in most units
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$70,305
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
5.86%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,406,100
$1.4M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,004,357
$1.0M
Cap Rate 9%
$781,167
$781.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 7,030 SF
Vacancy — income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year, subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income) — gross rent minus vacancy losses, the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses) — recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management); excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income) — income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.
Gross rent
$134.1K $19.08/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.3K −$0.90/SF
EGI
$127.8K $18.18/SF
− OpEx
−$57.5K −$8.18/SF
NOI
$70.3K $10.00/SF
Area
Kent County, DE
Vacancy
4.70%
Lease Rate
$19.08 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,406,100
Cap Rate 7%
$1,004,357
Cap Rate 9%
$781,167
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$1.00M
$878.8K – $1.17M
NOI $70,305 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.86%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.77M
$1.55M – $2.07M
NOI $123,913 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.33%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,894
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 19901, DE
36,839
Population
15,443
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
27%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
75.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
486
Density / Sq Mi
$63,891
Median Household Income
$33,069
Median Earnings
$1,353
Median Rent
$258,400
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Victorian-style multifamily property with refreshed common areas, unit improvements, on-site laundry, and convenient parking options.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 26 S STATE Street Dover, DE.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,200,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 9‑unit apartment property with 7,030 square feet; 0.172‑acre parcel with frame construction dating to 1900; Recent unit improvements include select new kitchens, updated windows, and flooring in most units
