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  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,635 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 19 hours ago
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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.

Full Property Details for 1542 Forrest Ave

General

  • Price: $399,950
  • Taxes: $1,358 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: DEKT2045786
  • Updated: 4/3/2026
  • Added to Site: Today

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Floor Baths: 2
  • Main - Full Baths: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 3

Parking

  • Parking Type: Driveway

Location

  • Area: Capital (30802)
  • County: KENT
  • Building Name: NONE
  • Driving Directions: Please use GPS

School Information

  • School District: Capital

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Water Heater: Instant Hot Water

Utilities

  • Sewer: Mound System
  • Water: Well

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space
  • Stories Description: Main
  • Square Feet: 1,635
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Living Area: 1,635 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,635 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.46
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 19,994
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 100.00 x 200.00
  • Zoning: RS1

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $244.62
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $1,215
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $131
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $229,100
  • Tax Amount: $1,358
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1592

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 0400-000

Listed by EXP Realty, LLC, Thomas Wright

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— 1542 Forrest Ave —

  • Thomas Wright

    EXP Realty, LLC

Listing Office Email: de.broker@exprealty.net

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Schools serving 1542 Forrest Ave

School District:Capital School District
NameGradesDistance
South Dover Elementary School
955 South State Street, Dover, DE 19901
K-42.5 mi
Central Middle School, Dover, DE
211 Delaware Avenue, Dover, DE 19901
7-82.3 mi
Dover High School
One Dover High Drive, Dover, DE 19904
9-120.5 mi
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Price & Sales History for 1542 Forrest Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/03/2026
Listed
$399,950
135.54%
MLS
1/17/2020
Sold
$169,800
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Tax History for 1542 Forrest Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$1,153
—
$229,100
5%
2023
$1,153
—
$217,800
463%
2023
$1,153
3%
$38,700
—
2022
$1,116
4%
$38,700
—
2021
$1,075
3%
$38,700
—
2020
$1,039
6%
$38,700
—
2019
$983
11%
$38,700
—
2017
$884
—
$38,700
—
2016
$887
—
$38,700
—
2015
$886
—
$38,700
—
2014
$888
-1%
$38,700
—
2013
$899
—
$38,700
—
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1542 Forrest Avenue, Dover, DE 19904 (MLS# DEKT2045786) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 1542 Forrest Avenue is currently listed for $399,950 and was received on April 03, 2026. Want to learn more about 1542 Forrest Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Dover? You can browse all Dover real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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