916 Forest St, Dover, DE 19904
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SOLD
MAR 2, 2026

$294,100

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,568 sqft (on 0.42 acres)

916 Forest St, Dover, DE 19904

Est. Refi. Payment $1,755/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Mar 2, 2026 for $290,000 (0% above list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$294K
Since last month
Increased$600 (+0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$71K (+32.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$4K (+1.4%)
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 +93% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$294K
August 2026$293K
July 2026$292K
June 2026$293K
May 2026$292K
April 2026$291K
March 2026$291K
February 2026$287K
January 2026$285K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
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2018
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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
949 Lincoln St, Dover, DE
0.12
Single-Family Home
$312,000
12/05/25
3
1.5
1,789
862 Forest St, Dover, DE
0.10
Single-Family Home
$322,000
10/24/25
4
3
1,900
751 Bicentennial Blvd, Dover, DE
0.54
Single-Family Home
$335,000
01/09/26
4
2
1,909
735 W North St, Dover, DE
0.35
Single-Family Home
$249,900
10/31/25
3
2
1,264
834 Slaughter St, Dover, DE
0.28
Single-Family Home
$365,000
02/24/26
3
2.5
1,900
749 W North St, Dover, DE
0.34
Single-Family Home
$280,000
01/23/26
3
2.5
1,456
31 S New St, Dover, DE
0.60
Single-Family Home
$250,000
07/15/26
4
2
1,434
40 Bertrand Dr, Dover, DE
0.09
Single-Family Home
$342,000
10/01/25
7
3
3,373
28 S Queen St, Dover, DE
0.49
Single-Family Home
$265,900
09/09/26
4
2.5
2,078

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
948 W FOREST STREET, Dover, DE 19904
0.06
-
3
3
1,811
Off Market
40 Bertrand Dr, Dover, DE 19904
0.09
$395,300
7
3
3,373
Off Market
862 Forest St, Dover, DE 19904
0.10
$328,600
4
3
1,900
Off Market
950 Bedford Dr, Dover, DE 19904
0.11
$285,500
4
2
1,938
Off Market
949 Lincoln St, Dover, DE 19904
0.12
$312,000
3
1.5
1,789
Recently Sold
856 Lincoln St, Dover, DE 19904
0.12
$251,000
3
1
1,124
Off Market
816 Lincoln St, Dover, DE 19904
0.17
$231,700
4
2
1,580
Off Market
126 Cherry St, Dover, DE 19904
0.23
$206,600
2
1
916
Off Market
730 Forest St, Dover, DE 19904
0.24
$206,100
1
1.5
1,176
Off Market
91 Saulsbury Rd, Dover, DE 19904
0.26
$179,900
3
1.5
1,200
For Sale
46 Lincoln St, Dover, DE 19904
0.26
$245,000
2
2
1,073
For Sale

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1957
0.42 acre lot
1,568 sqft
$185/sqft
Garage

About this House

What's unique:Detached garageNew everythingPartial finished basementCape cod style home
Rare find in Dover! 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, partial finished basement and detached garage! Cape cod style home super conveniently located! New everything! Unpack and live and put this on your tour today!
916 Forest St, Dover, DE 19904 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,568 sqft single-family home built in 1957. It last sold for the $289,900 asking price on Mar 2, 2026. More recently, it was listed as a rental in September 2022 with an asking price of $1,750 per month. That rental listing was removed on October 4, 2022. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $294,100, with a rent estimate of $2,004/month.
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Patricia Hawryluk, (302) 562-0072
Tri-County Realty
Bought with: Justin Yon, (302) 275-8619, Century 21 Home Team Realty
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DEKT2042566

Home Details for 916 Forest St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1568 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One HalfAccessibility: None
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeExterior: SidewalksFoundation: PermanentNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Storage,Detached,Driveway
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1568 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1957
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Cape Cod
Building
Building Name: None AvailableConstruction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: ED0507612010200000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $289,900Price Per Sqft: $185/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Mar 03 2026Possession Timing: Immediate

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: 1568 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.42 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: DEKT2042566Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1568

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 2, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2042566
Sold
$290,000
Jan 27, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2042566
Pending
$289,900
Jan 13, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2042566
PriceChange
$289,900
Price decreased by 3%
Nov 15, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT2042566
Listed For Sale
$299,900
Jun 25, 2023
Source: Bright MLS #DEKT248576
ListingRemoved

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 916 Forest St

  • What is 916 Forest St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 916 Forest St in Dover, DE is $294,100.
  • What is the price history for 916 Forest St?
    916 Forest St in Dover, DE last sold for $290,000 in March 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 916 Forest St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 916 Forest St in Dover, DE has air conditioning.
  • How big is the lot at 916 Forest St?
    The lot at 916 Forest St in Dover, DE is about 0.42 acres (18,295 sq ft).

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