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Property Description
One Acre Retail Space located on one of the most heavily traveled roads in Dover. Possible fast food, medical or retail development. Zoned BN (Kent County enclave) Great for office, retail, fast food. Has right in and both left and right out access. Gun Shop is for sale separately. Not included in MLS listed price. By appointment only. Listing agent Must accompany. Do not ask Gun Shop for property tour.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1244 Forrest Ave
General
- Price: $585,000
- Taxes: $1,374 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Commercial Service
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DEKT2041890
- Updated: 1/8/2026
- Added to Site: 127 day(s) ago
Business
- Business Type: Other/General Retail, Other, Medical, Pad Site, Profes
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Restrooms: 2
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: 24 hour security
Parking
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking Type: Parking Lot
Location
- Area: Capital (30802)
- County: KENT
- Driving Directions: Forrest Avenue, Dover, just east of Independence Blvd
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Building Size: 1504
- Year Built: 1976
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Unit Information
- # Tenants: Multiple
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 1
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 43,560
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 1.00 x 0.00
- Zoning: BN -BUSINESS NEIGHBORHOOD
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $388.96
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,229
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $132
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $231,800
- Tax Amount: $1,374
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Gun Business and its inventory excluded. Gun Business available for purchase separately.
- Inclusions: Building, fixtures, shed and property
- Lot Number: 2400-000
Listed by Keller Williams Realty Wilmington, Carol Plummer
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Schools
Schools serving 1244 Forrest Ave
School District:Capital School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
William Henry Middle School 65 Carver Road, Dover, DE 19904 | 5-6 | 0.6 mi |
South Dover Elementary School 955 South State Street, Dover, DE 19901 | K-4 | 1.9 mi |
Central Middle School, Dover, DE 211 Delaware Avenue, Dover, DE 19901 | 7-8 | 1.6 mi |
Dover High School One Dover High Drive, Dover, DE 19904 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1244 Forrest Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/17/2025
Listed
$585,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 1244 Forrest Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$1,720
—
$231,800
301%
2023
$1,720
3%
$57,800
—
2022
$1,664
4%
$57,800
—
2021
$1,603
3%
$57,800
—
2020
$1,549
18%
$57,800
—
2017
$1,317
—
$57,800
—
2016
$1,322
—
$57,800
—
2015
$1,321
-10%
$57,800
—
2019
$1,466
11%
$57,800
—
2014
$1,325
-1%
$57,800
—
2013
$1,341
—
$57,800
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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1244 Forrest Avenue, Dover, DE 19904 (MLS# DEKT2041890) is a Commercial Service property. 1244 Forrest Avenue is currently listed for $585,000 and was received on October 17, 2025. Want to learn more about 1244 Forrest Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Commercial Service real estate for sale in Dover? You can browse all Dover real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

