4957 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904 Property Records

Kent County property record for 4957 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE 19904

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,376 sqft · built 1990
Lot Size1 acres (43,560 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$320,000 (May 2022)
Tax Bill$1,166 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Aug 2021 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN9-00-074.00-02-65.09-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN9-00-074.00-02-65.09-000
Alternative APNs
  • WD00074.000265.09/000
  • 48455

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,376 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1990
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area43,560 sqft (1 acres)
Garage TypeFinished
Garage Area380 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHeat Pump

Location & Zoning

Account Number48455
Old Parcel NumberWD00074.000265.09/000
Street Address4957 FORREST AVE
CityDOVER
StateDE
Zip19904-5122
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAR
Legal DescriptionBLUE RIBBON SUBD., LOT #9, 1.0158 A. 4957 FORREST AVE.
Legal SubdivisionBLUE RIBBON, INC
Legal Lot Number9 1
JurisdictionKENT DE
Township / Civil DivisionDOVER
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
Census Tract41802

Owner

Source: Kent County records, as of October 4, 2023

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address4957 FORREST AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-5122
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 2, 2022Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
CMG MORTGAGE INC
Aug 9, 2021Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE, WARD & TAYLOR LLC
Feb 10, 2021Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 2, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 2, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 9, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2022-450696
Deed Book / Page11921 / 73
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

May 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateMay 2, 2022
Property Address4957 FORREST AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-5122
Document Number0000450696
Book / Page11921 / 73
Instrument DateApr 29, 2022
Instrument2022-450696
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 16, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$6,400.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address4957 FORREST AVEAYE, 4957, DOVER, DE 19904

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4957 FORREST AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-5122

Mortgage

Document Number0000450697
DateMay 2, 2022
Instrument2022-450697
Lender
NameCMG MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2052

August 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateAug 9, 2021
Property Address4957 FORREST AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-5122
Document Number0000426375
Book / Page11286 / 341
Instrument DateAug 4, 2021
Instrument2021-426375
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 23, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE, WARD & TAYLOR LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$6,520.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4957 FORREST AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-5122

February 2021: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateFeb 10, 2021
Property Address4957 FORREST AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-5122
Document Number0000408681
Book / Page10798 / 113
Instrument DateFeb 3, 2021
Instrument2021-408681
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1600 S DOUGLASS RD # 200-A, 200, ANAHEIM, CA 92806-5951

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of February 15, 2023

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2023$1,166.00$39,200 Land $8,400 Building $30,800

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 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 67% of the US · above 67% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWILD QUAIL PUMP DISTRICT
private · serves 1,017 people · EPA ID DE00A0159
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMar 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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