3942 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904 Property Records

Kent County property record for 3942 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size0.55 acres (23,958 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$181,785 (Nov 2017)
Tax Bill$1,323 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN9-00-074.02-01-26.00-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN9-00-074.02-01-26.00-000
Alternative APNs
  • WD00074.020126.00/000
  • 49223

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area960 sqft Living Area
Basement Area960 sqft
Unfinished Basement960 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area23,958 sqft (0.55 acres)
Lot Dimensions330 ft deep x 75 ft wide
View / LotMajor Street/Thoroughfare
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area320 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
Shed1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemCentral
SewerSeptic
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Account Number49223
Street Address3942 FORREST AVE
CityDOVER
StateDE
Zip19904-5207
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAR
Legal DescriptionHENRY GINGERICH LOT 4 3942 FORREST AVENUE
Legal SubdivisionHENRY GINGERICH
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionKENT DE
Township / Civil DivisionDOVER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2031
Census Tract41804

Owner

Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address7 WESLEY ST, CAMDEN, DE 19934-1342
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 1, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 1, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 13, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2017329478
Deed Book / Page8865 / 271
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateNov 1, 2017
Property Address3942 FORREST AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-5207
Document Number0000329478
Book / Page008865 / 000271
Instrument DateOct 27, 2017
Instrument329478
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 7, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,636.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address7 WESLEY ST CAMDEN DE 199341342, CAMDEN, DE 19934-1342

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyKent County
Unified School DistrictCapital School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,323.00 (+5.84%)$210,900 (+863.01%) Land $61,400 Building $149,500
2025$1,250.00 (+92.01%)
2023$651.00$21,900 Land $5,800 Building $16,100

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 15 policies
Nearby Flood Policies15 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 64 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35

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