Kent County property record for 1542 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 acres (20,038 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,438 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-00-076.09-01-04.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-00-076.09-01-04.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,368 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 11230 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1542 FORREST AVE |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-3329 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS1 |
| Legal Description | S.SD.RD.,DOVER-PEARSON COR., 20,000 SQ.FT. 1542 FOREST AVENUE |
| Legal Subdivision | DONALD CAREY LOTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 41802 |
1542 Forrest Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1542 FORREST AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-3329 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Apr 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 21, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026539380 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14290 / 278 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 16, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000168222 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1542 FORREST AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-3329 |
| Document Number | 0000539380 |
| Book / Page | 14290 / 278 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026539380 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SOLUTI |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,414,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1542 FORREST AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-3329 |
| Document Number | 0000539381, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026539381 |
| Name | AMERICAN PACIFIC MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 1542 FORREST AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-3329 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000413755 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 10947/188 |
| Instrument | 2021-413755 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30305 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1542 FORREST AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-3329 |
| Document Number | 0000378153 |
| Book / Page | 9987 / 320 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-378153 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,396.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 271 SPENCER DR, 271, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2321 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1542 FORREST AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-3329 |
| Document Number | 0000378154 |
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| Date | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-378154 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1542 Forrest Ave was $1,438, up 5.7% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Capital School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,438.00 (+5.74%) | $229,100 (-) Land $62,800 Building $166,300 |
| 2025 | $1,360.00 | $229,100 Land $62,800 Building $166,300 |
| 2023 | $1,153.00 | $38,700 Land $18,000 Building $20,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1542 Forrest Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2016 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1542 Forrest Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DOVER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 39,491 people · EPA ID DE0000571 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 289 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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