2272 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904
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SOLD
MAY 22, 2026

2272 Forrest Ave
Dover, DE 19904

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,636 sqft (on 0.32 acres)

$350,000

Last Sold: May 22, 2026
0% over list $350K
$214/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,030/mo*
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$350,000

Last Sold: May 22, 2026
0% over list $350K
$214/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,030/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,636 sqft
(on 0.32 acres)

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1958
Lot Size
0.32 acres
Living Area
1,636 sqft
Price/Sqft
$214/sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

This 3 Bedroom 2 full bathroom rancher has been a well maintained home in the desired West part of Dover with many upgrades to the home including cabinetry, carpet, and paint. Comes with a 2 car detached garage that sits slightly behind the home. There is a sun room that is heated and cooled as part of the house for extra living space that leads out to a small deck to the left of the home. This home is only miles away from grocery and dining options.
2272 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,636 sqft single-family home built in 1958. It last sold for the $349,900 asking price on May 22, 2026. More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2015 with an asking price of $1,295 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 15, 2015. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $351,400, with a rent estimate of $2,103/month.

Home Details for 2272 Forrest Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Sump PumpNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
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: 1636 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Heat PumpHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 2Has a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: None
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above GradeFoundation: BlockNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Faces Front,Detached,Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Gravity Sept Fld
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1636 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: None AvailableConstruction Materials: FrameNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: ED0007502012000000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $349,900Price Per Sqft: $214/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue May 26 2026Possession Timing: 0-30 Days CD

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

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: 1636 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.32 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan, USDA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: DEKT2045564Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1636

Additional Information

Source Internet Entire Listing Display: Y
Last check for updates: about 12 hours ago
Listed by Brendin Knieriem, (888) 543-4829
EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with: Jenn Scott, (302) 423-0964, Bryan Realty Group
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DEKT2045564

Price History for 2272 Forrest Ave

DatePriceEventSource
05/22/2026$350,000Sold
Bright MLS #DEKT2045564
04/29/2026$349,900PendingBright MLS #DEKT2045564
04/22/2026$349,900ContingentBright MLS #DEKT2045564
03/26/2026$349,900Listed For SaleBright MLS #DEKT2045564
01/24/2026$349,900ListingRemovedeXp Realty #DEKT2034528
10/30/2025$349,900PriceChange
Bright MLS #DEKT2034528
09/22/2025$357,400PriceChange
Bright MLS #DEKT2034528
01/23/2025$364,900Listed For SaleBright MLS #DEKT2034528
11/13/2024$374,900ListingRemovedBright MLS #DEKT2029498
08/31/2024$364,900PriceChange
Bright MLS #DEKT2029498
07/10/2024$384,900Listed For SaleBright MLS #DEKT2029498
04/15/2015$1,295ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/24/2015$1,295Listed For RentAgent Provided
12/17/2013$1,295ListingRemovedAgent Provided
09/05/2013$1,295Listed For RentAgent Provided
10/17/2012$52,000Sold
N/A
08/14/2012$56,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/20/2012$59,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/18/2012$146,844Sold
N/A
09/30/2005$2,175Sold
N/A

Market trends in Dover

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$323K
$1.5KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$181
$4MoM
Available listings
197
2MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$1,433
Assessment$241,800
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 2272 Forrest Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
2318 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE
0.04
Single-Family Home
$275,000
01/30/26
3
2
2,324
2876 Sharon Hill Rd, Dover, DE
0.23
Single-Family Home
$340,000
11/10/25
3
2.5
2,240
200 Falmouth Way, Dover, DE
0.64
Single-Family Home
$384,900
07/31/26
3
2
2,029
2598 Sharon Hill Rd, Dover, DE
0.51
Single-Family Home
$285,000
10/01/25
3
2
1,224
4 Briarwood Ct, Dover, DE
0.81
Single-Family Home
$370,000
09/08/25
3
2.5
2,007
1542 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE
0.96
Single-Family Home
$365,000
06/15/26
3
2
1,635
2 Heatherfield Way, Dover, DE
0.84
Single-Family Home
$385,525
07/23/26
3
2.5
2,342
1255 Rose Valley School Rd, Dover, DE
1.10
Single-Family Home
$347,000
04/21/26
3
2
1,480

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Assigned Schools

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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

  • 68 % 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

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  • 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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