1543 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904
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$236,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Sep 7, 2026
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 968 sqft

1543 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
968 sqft
$244/sqft
Attached Garage

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School2 High Schools
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

About this House

Section 8 will be accepted. This beautiful home is close to everything you need! Located in the heart of Dover, DE. Only 6.5 miles from Dover Air Force Base, Walking Distance to Dover High-School and the City Park/Schutte Park! This cozy home has 2 bedrooms (+1 smaller size bedroom W/ closet), 1 full bathroom, big size laundry room. 2 large size sheds, Circle driveway on the property, easy to get in and out. Tenants are responsible for the utilities, No HOA fees. Lots of space for the price! The property should be move-in ready by Sept. 1st. Proof of income and employment verification is required. Also, criminal back ground check and CREDIT check (600 and up preferably) will be required. Call the number listed if you have any questions. Please submit your application, then you will be contacted for the tour. This will save both parties time.

Tenants are responsible paying for the utilities.
1543 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 968 sqft single-family home. It last sold for $153,000 on Dec 30, 2021 (7,953% above the $1,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2026 with an asking price of $2,300 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 19, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $236,100, with a rent estimate of $1,552/month.

Home Details for 1543 Forrest Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: CentralAir ConditioningCooling System: Air Conditioner, Central AirHeating Fuel: Central
Appliances & Utilities
DryerWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Hardwood

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
GarageParking: Attached Garage Off Street, On Site

Comparable Sales for 1543 Forrest Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1542 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE
0.04
Single-Family Home
$365,000
06/15/26
3
2
1,635 sqft
38 Heatherfield Way, Dover, DE
0.13
Single-Family Home
$265,000
12/22/25
3
2.5
1,530 sqft
30 Heatherfield Way, Dover, DE
0.12
Single-Family Home
$290,000
10/03/25
3
2.5
1,480 sqft
1501 Fawn St, Dover, DE
0.29
Single-Family Home
$320,000
07/07/26
3
1.5
1,339 sqft
101 Trafalgar Dr, Dover, DE
0.60
Single-Family Home
$206,000
02/06/26
2
2
1,432 sqft
271 Trafalgar Dr, Dover, DE
0.23
Single-Family Home
$308,900
01/29/26
3
3
1,800 sqft
229 Trafalgar Dr, Dover, DE
0.47
Single-Family Home
$228,000
12/03/25
3
2
1,558 sqft
2 Heatherfield Way, Dover, DE
0.13
Single-Family Home
$385,525
07/23/26
3
2.5
2,342 sqft
219 N Caroline Pl, Dover, DE
0.33
Single-Family Home
$234,900
01/15/26
3
2.5
1,864 sqft
1500 Fawn St, Dover, DE
0.32
Single-Family Home
$300,000
08/17/26
3
2.5
1,816 sqft

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Rental Market Trends in Dover

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$1,552/mo
Average rent
$1.75K
$100MoM
Available listings
85
View rental market trends in Dover, DE

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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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 19, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,900
Jul 22, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,900
Price decreased by 17%
Jul 11, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,300
Feb 2, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
Jan 21, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,700
Price decreased by 3%

Frequently asked questions about 1543 Forrest Ave

  • What is 1543 Forrest Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1543 Forrest Ave in Dover, DE is $236,100.
  • What is the price history for 1543 Forrest Ave?
    1543 Forrest Ave in Dover, DE last sold for $153,000 in December 2021.
  • 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 up $5K from the prior month.
  • Does 1543 Forrest Ave have air conditioning?
    Yes, 1543 Forrest Ave in Dover, DE has air conditioning.
  • Does 1543 Forrest Ave have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1543 Forrest Ave in Dover, DE has in-unit laundry.

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