$375,950
$24K PRICE DROP

1542 Forrest Ave Dover, DE 19904

Estimated payment $2,120/month

Total Views 3,120
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,635 Sq Ft
$230 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Instant Hot Water
  • No HOA
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

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.

Listing Agent

Thomas Wright

(888) 543-4829 de.broker@exprealty.net EXP Realty, LLC Brokerage Phone: 8885434829 License #RS-0024399 Listed on: 04/03/2026

EXP Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,358

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 19,994 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100.00 x 200.00
  • Property is zoned RS1

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,635 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Crawl Space
  • Instant Hot Water

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Well
  • Mound Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0400-000
  • Assessor Parcel Number ED-00-07609-01-0400-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,358

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

0.46 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 4/3/2026 12:00:00 AM
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 1635
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1635
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 229.94
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1635
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Instant Hot Water
  • Sewer/Septic System: Mound System
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.46
  • Lot Dimensions: 100.00 x 200.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 19994.00
  • Zoning: RS1
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1215.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1358.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: ED-00-07609-01-0400-000
  • Tax Lot: 0400-000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CAPITAL

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,360 $229,100 $62,800 $166,300
2024 $1,249 $217,800 $62,800 $155,000
2023 $1,153 $38,700 $18,000 $20,700
2022 $1,116 $38,700 $18,000 $20,700
2021 $1,075 $38,700 $18,000 $20,700
2020 $1,039 $38,700 $18,000 $20,700
2019 $983 $38,700 $18,000 $20,700
2018 $898 $38,700 $18,000 $20,700
2017 $884 $38,700 $0 $0
2016 $887 $38,700 $0 $0
2015 $886 $38,700 $0 $0
2014 $888 $38,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/08/2026 04/08/26 Price Changed $375,950 -6.0% $230 / Sq Ft
04/03/2026 04/03/26 For Sale $399,950 -- $245 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $169,800 None Available
Deed $91,000 None Available
Deed -- None Available
Sheriffs Deed $219,518 None Available
Deed $2,940 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $164,706 New Conventional
Previous Owner $192,971 FHA
Source: Public Records

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DEKT2045786

Bright MLS

APN: 2-00-07609-01-0400-000

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