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Sold on 12/30/2021

2898 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904

$310,300

Last sold 12/30/2021 for $265K

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,600

    Sqft ($166/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 2898 Forrest Ave

Property type House
Year built 1960
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 1.3 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 3 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Bring your horses and your hobbies! Country living but close to everything. Less than a mile from Dover High School and walking distance from Byler's Country Store. This cozy Cape Cod style home features the primary bedroom and bath on the first floor, plus an additional full bath and laundry area. A kitchen, dining room and family room complete the first floor with potential for so much more. Upstairs are two generous size bedrooms. Front enclosed porch, side sunroom, dry basement with tons of storage space. Step outside and let your creative juices flow! Plenty of room for an addition on the house or large outdoor entertaining area. Two adjoining garages with workbenches can accommodate three vehicles or other equipment. One garage has a space for an office, craft room, workout room or other creative use. Behind the garage is a barn with three box stalls, tack room and hay loft which opens to a large pasture with electric fence. You don't want to miss this one!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Janice Malmberg
Listing Office - The Moving Experience Delaware Inc
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#DEKT2003818 • last updated 4 years ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 6 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C, Electric
Heating Propane - Leased
Levels/Style Cape Cod
Type Residential
Virtual Tour N/A
Status Closed
SqFt 1600
Lot Size (SqFt) 56628
Lot Size (Acres) 1.3
County Tax 82, Annually
School Tax 598
Tax: Assessed Value 24500
Annual Property Tax 680
Year Built 1960
Condition Average
New Construction (Y/N) N
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Full Baths 2
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Basement Full, Outside Entrance, Poured Concrete, Side Entrance, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Walkout Stairs, Windows
Other Room(s) Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room
Laundry Main Floor
Appliances Dryer - Front Loading, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater
Walls/ Ceilings Dry Wall, Paneled Walls
Window Features Wood Frame
Interior Features Attic, Carpet, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Stall Shower
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Roof Architectural Shingle
Foundation Block
Garage Desc Additional Storage Area, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Rear Entry
Parking Desc Detached Garage, Driveway
# Garage Spaces 3
# Parking Spaces 11
# Detached Garage Spaces 3
# Driveway Spaces 8
Exterior Features Outbuilding(s), Play Area, Play Equipment
Existing Structures Above Grade, Below Grade, 2nd Garage, Barn/Stable, Garage(s), Hay Barn, Horse Stable, Office/Studio, Shed
Fencing Electric
Amenities / Utilities
Pool No Pool
Location
View Pasture
Subdivision NONE AVAILABLE
Water Source Well
Senior Community (Y/N) N
High School DOVER H.S.
School District CAPITAL
Middle School WILLIAM HENRY
Directions From Rt 13 South Dover Turn Right Onto Division St Which Turns Into Rt 8 West. Follow Approximately 2.8 Miles To Property.
Zoning AR
Lot/ Land Details
Road Responsibility State
Road Surface Type Black Top
$310K
Range: $278K-$342K
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $2,213/month
Gross rent multiplier: 10.0 - Good
  • Feb 2022
    Public Records
  • Feb 17, 2022 Sold
    $265,000
  • Dec 2021
    mls logo MLS # DEKT2003818
  • Dec 30, 2021 Sold
    $265,000 (+1.9%)
  • Nov 24, 2021 Pending
    —
  • Nov 15, 2021 Listed
    —
  • Nov 4, 2021 Hold
    —
  • Nov 4, 2021 Listed
    $260,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $729 +3.4%
    $300,000 +1124.49%
  • 2022
    $705 +3.8%
    $24,500
  • 2021
    $680 +3.5%
    $24,500
  • 2020
    $657 +15.6%
    $24,500
  • 2018
    $568 +1.3%
    $24,500
  • 2016
    $561 +0.1%
    $24,500
  • 2015
    $560
    $24,500
  • 2898 Forrest Ave
    $265K
  • —
  • 19904
    $375K +4% y/y
  • Dover
    $364K +5% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
2870 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904 $291,100 3/1 840 0.03
2920 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904 $148,200 2/1 600 0.04
2482 Sharon Hill Rd, Dover, DE 19904 $278,100 2/1 945 0.05
2938 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904 $147,500 2/2 980 0.05
2956 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904 $255,100 2/1 896 0.07
2442 Sharon Hill Rd, Dover, DE 19904 $173,500 3/1 1,680 0.07
2970 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904 $260,200 3/1 896 0.08
2422 Sharon Hill Rd, Dover, DE 19904 $246,600 3/1 1,036 0.09

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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2/10
William Henry Middle School
public Grades 5-6
Capital School District
3/10
South Dover Elementary School
public Grades K-4
Capital School District
4/10
Central Middle School
public Grades 7-8
Capital School District
3/10
Dover High School
public Grades 9-12
Capital School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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