1148 Forrest Ave, Dover, DE, 19904
About This Home
Property may have mixed-use zoning, offering potential for a home-based business. Buyers are responsible for conducting their own due diligence to confirm zoning requirements and permitted uses. Welcome home to this lovingly maintained 3-bedroom ranch offering comfortable one-floor living and a convenient Dover location. Inside, the spacious living room features a vaulted ceiling and flows seamlessly into the dining area and adjacent eat-in kitchen, which has been updated with stainless steel appliances and offers ample space for everyday meals. The Primary Bedroom offers two closets and direct access to the full bathroom, which is also conveniently accessible from the hallway and serves the two additional bedrooms. Outside, enjoy a large, flat backyard with plenty of room for recreation, gardening, or entertaining. An attached garage provides additional convenience and storage. Ideally situated with direct frontage on Forrest Avenue (Route 8), this home offers easy access to shopping, grocery stores, restaurants, and everyday amenities. Mortgage savings may be available for buyers of this listing. Property to be sold as is
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Some Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1977
Materials
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Aluminum Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Built-In Range,Disposal,Microwave,Oven,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Washer,Dryer,Energy Efficient Appliances,Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Main Level,Laundry Room
Bedroom2
- Level: Main
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10 X 13
Bedroom3
- Level: Main
- Area: 81
- Dimensions: 9 X 9
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,176
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,176
- Total interior livable area: 1,176 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 273
- Dimensions: 13 X 21
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 5 X 8
Living Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 13 X 16
Other
- Features: Attached Bathroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 40
- Dimensions: 5 X 8
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 182
- Dimensions: 13 X 14
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: ED0507611021800000
- Zoning: RES
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 0.29 Acres
- Lot size dimensions: 80.00 x 165.50
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front,Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 1
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Winter Weather
- Hurricane
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Delaware Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,264 | $15,168 |
| Home Insurance * | $85 | $1,020 |
| Property Taxes | $118 | $1,416 |
| Electricity | $251 | $3,021 |
| Total | $1,718 | $20,616 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Delaware FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-19 | Listed for sale | $250,000 |
| 2026-06-22 | Contingent | $250,000 |
| 2026-06-02 | Listed for sale | $250,000 |
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