Kent County property record for 1557 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,324 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.389 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,161 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-076.05-01-03.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-076.05-01-03.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,324 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,724 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.389 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 224 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 5419 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | ED05076.050103.00/000 |
| Street Address | 1557 FORREST AVE |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-3301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R20 |
| Legal Description | COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, PT. OF 18,19,20,21 1557 FORREST AVENUE |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRY CLUB HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 18-21 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 41804 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of February 15, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1557 FORREST AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-3301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Document Number | F 0043 0294 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of February 15, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Dover City |
| Unified School District | Capital School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,161.00 | $56,400 Land $16,100 Building $40,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% 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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