1542 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904
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SOLD
JUN 15, 2026

$367,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,635 sqft (on 0.46 acres)

1542 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904

Est. Refi. Payment $2,173/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 15, 2026 for $365,000 (0% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$367K
Since last month
Increased$700 (+0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$100K (+37.4%)
Since last sale
Increased$2K (+0.7%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +113% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$367K
August 2026$367K
July 2026$366K
June 2026$365K
May 2026$364K
April 2026$363K
March 2026$267K
February 2026$261K
January 2026$258K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1522 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE
0.11
Single-Family Home
$296,694
09/04/26
4
2
1,968
2 Heatherfield Way, Dover, DE
0.13
Single-Family Home
$385,525
07/23/26
3
2.5
2,342
1501 Fawn St, Dover, DE
0.28
Single-Family Home
$320,000
07/07/26
3
1.5
1,339
1500 Fawn St, Dover, DE
0.31
Single-Family Home
$300,000
08/17/26
3
2.5
1,816
200 Falmouth Way, Dover, DE
0.37
Single-Family Home
$384,900
07/31/26
3
2
2,029
103 Kevin Ct, Dover, DE
0.11
Single-Family Home
$300,000
09/16/26
3
2.5
1,442
196 Mifflin Rd, Dover, DE
0.49
Single-Family Home
$345,000
12/19/25
4
2
1,725
271 Trafalgar Dr, Dover, DE
0.20
Single-Family Home
$308,900
01/29/26
3
3
1,800
30 Heatherfield Way, Dover, DE
0.17
Single-Family Home
$290,000
10/03/25
3
2.5
1,480

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
16 Marsh Creek Ln, Dover, DE 19904
0.07
$250,100
3
2.5
1,530
Off Market
21 Marsh Creek Ln, Dover, DE 19904
0.09
$257,000
4
2.5
1,776
Recently Sold
2 Heatherfield Way, Dover, DE 19904
0.13
$385,525
3
2.5
2,342
Recently Sold
105 Kevin Ct, Dover, DE 19904
0.11
$314,000
3
2.5
1,570
Off Market
103 Kevin Ct, Dover, DE 19904
0.11
$300,000
3
2.5
1,442
Recently Sold
1522 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904
0.11
$296,694
4
2
1,968
Recently Sold
19 Heatherfield Way, Dover, DE 19904
0.13
$329,000
3
2.5
1,849
For Sale
9 Par Haven Dr #C12, Dover, DE 19904
0.12
$122,900
1
1
-
Off Market
46 Par Haven Dr #F-14, Dover, DE 19904
0.12
$128,300
1
1
723
Off Market
97 Par Haven Dr #J-21, Dover, DE 19904
0.13
$118,400
2
1.5
1,008
Off Market
87 Par Haven Dr #I33, Dover, DE 19904
0.13
$150,700
3
2
1,177
Off Market

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 1542 Forrest Ave.
  • Schools1 Preschool School3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1958
0.46 acre lot
1,635 sqft
$223/sqft
Open Parking

About this House

Completely renovated and move-in ready, this home features major upgrades throughout including a new roof, siding, well, septic, windows in the primary bedroom, and water heater. The layout has been thoughtfully redesigned to include a brand-new primary suite with closet and a fully added second bathroom. Both bathrooms have been fully updated with custom tile and tiled floors. Interior upgrades include new carpet, fresh paint, recessed lighting inside and out, updated switches with child-safe outlets, and energy-efficient spray foam insulation with a mini-split system in the master. The kitchen includes updated appliances (excluding stove and dishwasher). Outside, enjoy a new blacktop driveway, irrigation system, and a spacious deck—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. A truly turnkey home with all the big-ticket items already done.
1542 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,635 sqft single-family home built in 1958. It last sold for the $365,950 asking price on Jun 15, 2026. More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2017 with an asking price of $1,200 per month. That rental listing was removed on July 6, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $367,400, with a rent estimate of $2,124/month.
Last check for updates: about 19 hours ago
Listed by Thomas Wright, (302) 932-3317
EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with: Kavon Bailey, (302) 333-0386, EXP Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DEKT2045786

Home Details for 1542 Forrest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1635 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Instant Hot Water
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Central,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: 2+ Access Exits
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: Crawl SpaceNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Mound System
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1635 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1958
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Ranch/Rambler
Building
Building Name: NoneConstruction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: ED0007609010400000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $365,950Price Per Sqft: $223/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Jun 15 2026Possession Timing: Immediate

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Media

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1635 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.46 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Conventional, Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: DEKT2045786Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1635

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing Display: Y

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 15, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2045786
Sold
$365,000
May 12, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2045786
Pending
$365,950
Apr 17, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2045786
PriceChange
$365,950
Price decreased by 3%
Apr 8, 2026
Source: eXp Realty #DEKT2045786
PriceChange
$375,950
Price decreased by 6%
Apr 3, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2045786
Listed For Sale
$399,950

Market trends in Dover

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$328K
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$182
$1MoM
Available listings
220
18MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Dover

At least 360 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

  • 63 % 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

  • 42 % 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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Frequently asked questions about 1542 Forrest Ave

  • What is 1542 Forrest Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1542 Forrest Ave in Dover, DE is $367,400.
  • What is the price history for 1542 Forrest Ave?
    1542 Forrest Ave in Dover, DE last sold for $365,000 in June 2026.
  • Is Dover a buyer's or seller's market?
    Dover is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Dover?
    The median sale price in Dover is $328K. That is roughly unchanged from the prior month.
  • Does 1542 Forrest Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1542 Forrest Ave in Dover, DE has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 1542 Forrest Ave?
    The lot at 1542 Forrest Ave in Dover, DE is about 0.46 acres (19,994 sq ft).

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