NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1546 Forrest Ave Dover, DE 19904

Estimated Value: $237,000 - $307,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,444 Sq Ft
$188/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 23, 2021

Last sale price $171,000 $118 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,541/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Workshop
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of April 2021

R-11749 New listing for Dover that is located in front of the new Dover High School Campus just outside city limits. This full brick 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathrooms has lots of great features, including a full basement, a 1 car attached garage, really nice glass enclosed porch. There is lots of potential for both investors for flipping or rent, or a buyer looking for their first home. The owner is selling property in "As-IS' condition. Home has been used as a rental and will need some remodeling and repairs such as bathrooms, and kitchen appliances. The central air conditioning may not work as reported by last tenants. All buyer inspections are for information only and financing limited to a renovation type mortgage program. Seller will not do any repairs.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ed Hommond

(302) 242-8867 ehammond@remax.net RE/MAX Horizons License #RA-0031131 Listed on: 03/06/2021

RE/MAX Horizons

Last Buyer's Agent

Rick Anibal

(302) 547-6700 rickanibal@hotmail.com RE/MAX 1st Choice - Middletown License #RA-0020893

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,297

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 200
  • North Facing Home

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,444 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Paneling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Window Screens
  • Sliding Doors
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Sump Pump
  • Shelving
  • Workshop

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Suburban Location

Schools

  • Booker T Washington Elementary School
  • Central Middle School
  • Dover High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Low Pressure Pipe
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,297

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area
  • Window Features: Screens, Storm
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm, Sliding Glass
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Paneled Walls
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Shelving, Sump Pump, Workshop
  • Total Sq Ft: 1444
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1444
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 114.27
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1444
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Roof: Shingle, Composite
  • View: Street
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Low Pressure Pipe (LPP)
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: BOOKER T WASHINGTON
  • High School: DOVER H.S.
  • Middle Or Junior School: CENTRAL

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.46
  • Lot Dimensions: 100 x 200
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 20037.60
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Enclosed, Porch(es)
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1136.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1297.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: NO TAX RECORD
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CAPITAL

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 2025
Sold by
Gagnon Justin E
Bought by
Sestito Emily
Current Estimated Value
$271,301

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 6, 2021
Closed on
Apr 23, 2021
Sold by
Leech James R
Bought by
Gagnon Justin E
Seller's Agent
Ed Hommond
RE/MAX Horizons
Buyer's Agent
Rick Anibal
RE/MAX 1st Choice - Middletown
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$171,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
3.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.32%
Original Mortgage
$165,870
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2006
Sold by
Tucker Eleanor D
Bought by
Leech James R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$209,800
Interest Rate
6.55%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sestito Emily -- None Listed On Document
Gagnon Justin E $171,000 None Available
Leech James R $6,147 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Gagnon Justin E $165,870
Previous Owner Leech James R $209,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/23/2021 04/23/21 Sold $171,000 0.0% $118 / Sq Ft
03/10/2021 03/10/21 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2021 03/09/21 Off Market $171,000 -- --
03/06/2021 03/06/21 For Sale $165,000 0.0% $114 / Sq Ft
02/14/2019 02/14/19 Rented $1,175 0.0% --
01/28/2019 01/28/19 Under Contract -- -- --
01/02/2019 01/02/19 For Rent $1,175 0.0% --
12/31/2018 12/31/18 Off Market $1,175 -- --
12/11/2018 12/11/18 Price Changed $1,175 -9.6% $1 / Sq Ft
10/29/2018 10/29/18 For Rent $1,300 +13.0% --
09/29/2015 09/29/15 Rented $1,150 -8.0% --
09/29/2015 09/29/15 Under Contract -- -- --
08/07/2015 08/07/15 For Rent $1,250 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $1,465 $246,800 $62,800 $184,000
2024 $1,415 $246,800 $62,800 $184,000
2023 $1,442 $48,400 $18,000 $30,400
2022 $1,395 $48,400 $18,000 $30,400
2021 $1,344 $48,400 $18,000 $30,400
2020 $899 $48,400 $18,000 $30,400
2019 $829 $48,400 $18,000 $30,400
2018 $723 $48,400 $18,000 $30,400
2017 $705 $48,400 $0 $0
2016 $672 $48,400 $0 $0
2015 $670 $48,400 $0 $0
2014 $670 $48,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DEKT246774

Bright MLS

APN: 2-00-07609-01-0300-000