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Historic Downtown Coffee Shop Building
For Sale
$249,900

408 S STATE Street, Dover, DE 19901

Commercial Sale, DOVER, DE

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Lot Size0.02 Acres
Days on Market147

Property Features for 408 S STATE Street

General Information

Property type Other
Property subtype Retail
Parking features Offsite
Elementary school district CAPITAL
Middle school district CAPITAL
High school district CAPITAL
Standard status Active
Lot size 0.02 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 1459

Utilities

Heating system Wood
Cooling system Window Unit(s)

Building Details

Year built 1750
Building materials Brick, Wood Siding
Listing Agency: The Watson Realty Group, LLC · RE/MAX International
Listed By: Donna Watson · License #RB-0002887
Added: Apr 29 Changed: Aug 25 Last Checked: Sep 22 at 5:06PM
MLS# DEKT2046556

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This commercial building dates to 1750 and occupies a 0.02-acre corner lot in downtown Dover. Brick and wood siding provide the exterior character, while the property includes wood heating, window-unit cooling, and offsite parking. The building is presented as a setting for a coffee shop, small deli, or specialty eatery.

The address is near The Green and sits among attorney offices and other professional services. Classic brick sidewalks, regular street activity, and seasonal downtown events contribute to the surrounding setting. Its location in the city’s historic downtown places the property within an established pedestrian-oriented area.

Key Highlights

  • 0.02‑acre corner lot in historic downtown Dover
  • Building dates to 1750
  • Near The Green and seasonal downtown events

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Current Use

Cobblestone Cafe Cafe & Coffee Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick Carpet & Flooring Store Catering Service Plumbing Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Grooming Service Clothing & Fashion Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

3,386
Businesses Nearby
14k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 71% Dining 25% Home Improvements & Furnishings 3%
M&T Bank Shops & Services
4,988 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Krispy Krunchy Chicken Dining
3,678 visits/mo 0.5 miles
PNC Bank Shops & Services
3,399 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Preston Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Dover Shops & Services
1,900 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Sunbelt Rentals, Inc. Home Improvements & Furnishings
462 visits/mo 0.5 miles

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
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025
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Similar Off Market Nearby

  • McCafe 915 S Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901
  • Brownstone Cafe 200 Banning St # 120, Dover, DE 19904
  • Cobblestone Cafe 408 S State St, Dover, DE 19901
  • The Brunch n Lunch 212 S Governors Ave, Dover, DE 19904
  • Key to Life Juice Bar 136 W Loockerman St, Dover, DE 19901

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Coffee shop - Corner-lot commercial building with brick and wood siding near The Green in downtown Dover.
Where is this coffee shop located?
The property is located at 408 S STATE Street Dover, DE.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $249,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 0.02‑acre corner lot in historic downtown Dover; Building dates to 1750; Near The Green and seasonal downtown events
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