Kent County property record for 1551 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 660 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.169 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Sep 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $402 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-076.05-01-05.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-076.05-01-05.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 660 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.169 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Account Number | 14996 |
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| Old Parcel Number | ED05076.050105.00/000 |
| Street Address | 1551 FORREST AVE |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-3301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Description | N. SD. RD. DOVER-PEAR- SON'S COR., COUNTRY CLUB HGTS., LOT #4 |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRY CLUB HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 41804 |
Source: Kent County records · APN 2-05-076.05-01-05.00-000
Assessment roll updated February 15, 2023 · Last verified October 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 1551 FORREST AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-3301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 02, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 02, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 02, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000131134 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 10, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000234177 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
Source: Kent County records · Assessment roll updated February 15, 2023 · Last verified October 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Dover City |
| Unified School District | Capital School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $402.00 | $23,200 Land $10,300 Building $12,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 25, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| 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 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
Based on FCC filings for 289 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DOVER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 39,491 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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