1522 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904
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FOR SALE
0.31 ACRES

1522 Forrest Ave
Dover, DE 19904

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,968 sqft (on 0.31 acres)

$279,900

$279,900

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,968 sqft
(on 0.31 acres)
We estimate this home will sell faster than 100% nearby.

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School2 High Schools
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Description

Enjoy easy single-level living in this recently remodeled move-in-ready home situated on a spacious half-acre lot in Dover, Delaware. Featuring an open-concept floor plan, this well-maintained property offers 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, providing plenty of space for family, guests, or investment opportunities. The updated kitchen showcases new appliances, new countertops, ample entertaining space, and convenient counter seating that flows seamlessly into the main living areas. Luxury vinyl plank and tile flooring throughout create a modern, low-maintenance interior, while fresh paint adds a bright and welcoming feel. The living room is anchored by a cozy gas fireplace with a classic brick hearth, creating the perfect gathering space year-round. Outside, you'll find a fully fenced backyard with plenty of room for pets, play, or entertaining, along with a storage shed for added convenience. Located close to schools, grocery stores, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences, this property combines comfort and accessibility. An added bonus: rentals are permitted with a minimum two-night stay, offering flexibility for homeowners and investors alike. Don't miss this opportunity to own a versatile home with modern updates, generous outdoor space, and an excellent Dover location.
We estimate this home will sell faster than 100% nearby.

Home Highlights

Parking
6 Open Spaces
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$142
Listed
10 days ago

Home Details for 1522 Forrest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1968 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Microwave, Water Heater, Electric Water HeaterLaundry: Main LevelMicrowaveRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Fireplace: Gas/PropaneHas a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Screens, Storm Window(s)Door: Storm Door(s)Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: NoneFloors: Hardwood, Vinyl
View
No View
Security
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: BlockNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 6No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 6Parking: Asphalt,Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Private Septic Tank
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1968 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 10

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Ranch/Rambler
Building
Building Name: None AvailableConstruction Materials: Brick, Stick BuiltNot a New Construction
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: N / AIncluded in Sale: Range W / Oven, Range Hood-exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Microwave, Water Heater, Storm Windows / Doors, Screens, Smoke Detectors, Fireplace Screen / Doors, Attic Fan, Shed / OutbuildingParcel Number: ED0007609010600000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $279,900Price Per Sqft: $142
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: ACTIVE

Location

Direction & Address
City: DOVERCommunity: None Available
School Information
Elementary School District: CapitalJr High / Middle School District: CapitalHigh School: DoverHigh School District: Capital

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: DEKT2047972

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1968 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.31 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: DEKT2047972Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1968

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing Display: Y
Last check for updates: about 14 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Dustin Oldfather, (302) 249-5899
Compass, (302) 273-4998
Co-Listing Agent: Clifford K Mccall, (302) 258-5683
Compass, (302) 273-4998
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DEKT2047972
Also Listed on Bright MLS.

Market trends in Dover

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$325K
$14.2KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$177
$1MoM
Available listings
197
16MoM

Price History for 1522 Forrest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
06/25/2026$279,900Listed For SaleBright MLS #DEKT2047972
07/29/2025$287,500ListingRemovedBright MLS #DEKT2036570
05/07/2025$287,500PendingToActiveBright MLS #DEKT2036570
04/27/2025$287,500ContingentBright MLS #DEKT2036570
04/17/2025$287,500Listed For SaleBright MLS #DEKT2036570
03/07/2012$114,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/06/2012$114,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/05/2012$62,699Sold
N/A
11/04/2011$75,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/13/2011$75,000PendingAgent Provided
08/19/2011$75,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
12/01/2010$79,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
11/02/2010$79,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/20/2010$82,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/26/2010$82,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/29/2010$89,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/07/2010$99,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/27/2010$110,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/19/2009$114,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/19/2009$115,207Sold
N/A
11/14/2009$119,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
10/21/2009$129,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,272
Assessment$214,200
Home facts updated by county records

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$380,000
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Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Dover

At least 359 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 77 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 61 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 50 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 46 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 45 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 42 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 41 % Say there's wildlife

  • 40 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 23 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Gg2fgxvwvk
    "Great for raising a family. Neighbors are friendly and helpful. Access to anything you want. Must have a car though. "
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  • Adrienne Brooks
    "North area is quiet and welcoming. Very safe. Good area to raise kids in. I would recommend this area to people with children. "
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  • Stephanie Q
    "There are no community events. Nothing goes on in here but constant noise! Can’t wait to move out of here."
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  • Leighann.gosney
    "Affordable cost of living meets above average schools and good quality of life. I’ve lived here for 10 years and find it an excellent town to raise a family. "
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  • TD
    "There is a local park which is nice and maintained. Plenty of shops within a very short driving distance and restaurants. Nice school district of my kids can play outside safely"
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  • Trulia User
    "i like feeling fairly safe while walking my dog, though i do wish there were sidewalks. there are no sidewalks. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It is very quiet and safe. There are speed bumps along the main road throughout the neighborhood. Also very diverse. The people are friendly for the most part. I do wish we had side walks though. and i do wish there were more children to trick or treat during halloween. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Very violent community and is not pet friendly . No one owns a pet in the apartment complex so it would likely be an bad option for a pet owner ! "
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  • Trulia User
    "there are alot of families and kids. also a local park. it also has a nice shopping center. very friendly neighborhood"
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s very easy to get in and out of the neighborhood. White Oak rd can be busy closer to 13 but this far back is great. Very close to Route 1 and lots of back road to drive to clear your mind when needed. Also still close to shopping, main road and highways, and Dover AFB."
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  • Kirsten L.
    "Friendly with mixed races and people’s ages dog friendly. Food stores pharmacies and parks close "
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  • Trulia User
    "the high school is one of the best if not the best in the country it's the only high school that offers 13 diffrent pathways"
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  • Melissa L.
    "I walk my dogs at all times & see many other dog owners walking around too. there's also parks & places for the dogs to play all around town."
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  • Daurillo122691
    "It’s mostly a positive place for pets, but there are a few owners who struggle to keep their animals on leases and others that allow their pets to bark or be loud for long periods of time."
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  • Samantha J.
    "Dover is a city just like any other good and bad areas. Though small still homey feeling. I prefer more out west of Dover more of a rural feeling"
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  • Shaylalmoses
    "Not much space or area to walk a dog. Dogs must remain on a leash. Please pickup the dog waste and place a bag."
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  • James F.
    "I’m indifferent about Dover. I’m conflicted about how I feel about this city. The crime has increased just like most densely populated areas. There are positive aspects but they don’t outweigh the negative. "
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  • Carolbaker57
    "There are a lot of places to walk your dog and there are a lot of street lights if you want to walk your dog in the evening "
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  • Carolbaker57
    "There are a lot of good schools in Dover. There are also a lot of downtown activities held in the city center at the “green”. There isn’t a lot of crime in my neighborhood either. "
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  • Dscottbouley
    "Local network, downtown events, and school activities. Also, access to local museums, street fairs, and athletics both at high school and collegiate levels. "
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  • Aliya C.
    "There are many kids in the area and there is a park down the street. They’re also really friendly. The Reily Brown Elementary school is very close. I’ve been in this neighborhood since I was a small child and I always felt safe walking to the park with friends."
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  • Carolbaker57
    "Neighborhood watch meetings have a great turnout. The majority of the neighbors keeps their lawns looking great too. "
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  • Nelsina1
    "Love it, neighborhood is friendly and full of children. Many dog walkers and I hardly ever have a owner leave poop on my lawn. I haven’t witnessed crime. I do see people walking along the streets but I think it’s due to public transit being near by overall great place "
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  • Carolbaker57
    "It’s quiet here without a lot of disruptions. The high school is less than two miles from here. Good restaurants grocery stores and pharmacies. "
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  • Christopher C.
    "yes the dogs are welcom and thay love the nerborhood friendly and very quiet and lots of deck yard space and a very safe neighborhood "
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  • J
    "It is quite neighborhood. We are close to Dover AFB. We have a dog park. We are in the suburbs with a 10 minute drive to downtown "
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  • Jasmine M.
    "Just please make sure they don’t bark and pick up after them. Seems people forgot that in an apartment complex your neighbors can hear your pets.."
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  • Tiffany M.
    "None make it special really but hey do have state police come take walkers to school with the horses "
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  • Ky
    "I've lived here almost my whole life and I love it here! I've been in Capital School District forever and its amazing!"
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  • Kirsten L.
    "Neighbors watch out for each other. There is a mixture of races and age groups . Dog friendly Rentals and home owners live in area "
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  • queen
    "there is no much crime. too many people have be shot and police are always call to the neighborhood. too many drug dealers and not a lot of respect for the community. not safe for children."
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  • Eder D.
    "The people are lovely and educated but Dover Delaware is a much slower pace than what I'm used to. There aren't too many job opportunities to choose from"
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  • jacquelyn murray
    "I"ve lived down the street for eleven years a couple of shootouts and police chases but nobody died . people are are friendly and really don't have problems. with the young kids some disrespect but you just learn to ignore them."
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  • Nikki l.
    "The breakfast to go aids in getting out on time. The neighborhood watch works spectacular and the school district is amazing. "
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  • 28wendy
    "Centered in middle of town, not far to go towards Camden or Smyrna. Houses are close together and the main road can be kind of busy at times. "
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  • Angela L.
    "Depends on where you need to go, but overall it is a decent enough area. Less than two hour drive to Philadelphia and DC. Less than one hour to beaches. "
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Dustin Oldfather, Compass, (302) 273-4998
Agent Phone: (302) 249-5899
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1522 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,968 sqft single-family home built in 1960. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Bright MLS on Jun 25, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# DEKT2047972.