5268 Forrest Ave is a 2,800 square foot house on a 116.6 acre lot with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Dover data, we estimate the home's value is $2,242,959.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
116.6 acresLot Size
$801Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$2,242,959
$430K since August
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This home's estimate is 453.4% higher than the average sale price ($405K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$21,073 (+6.3%)
$262,200 + $3,097,600
$3,359,800
2025
$19,820 (+12.0%)
$262,200 + $3,097,600
$3,359,800
2024
$17,692 (+19.1%)
$262,200 + $3,081,300
$3,343,500
2023
$14,856 (+4.6%)
$3,089,300
2022
$14,196
$14,400 + $484,700
$499,100
Tax history for 5268 Forrest Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$21,073 (+6.3%)
$262,200 + $3,097,600
$3,359,800
2025
$19,820 (+12.0%)
$262,200 + $3,097,600
$3,359,800
2024
$17,692 (+19.1%)
$262,200 + $3,081,300
$3,343,500
2023
$14,856 (+4.6%)
$3,089,300
2022
$14,196
$14,400 + $484,700
$499,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
AR
Agricultural Residential District
The purpose of the AR Agricultural Residential District is to: Provide for a wide range of agricultural use and farm-related services while providing for low-density residential development in areas that are rural in character and where farming may not be the optimum land use activity; Loster environmentally sound development in areas of environmental concern; Allow for a variety of low-density planned residential and cluster developments in a rural setting; and Serve as a transitional buffer zone between agricultural and residential uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Mar 20, 2026 • Final
Residential
Addition
Dec 3, 2025 • Final
Residential
Install an inground pool and an aluminum fence.
Grading
Pool and hot tub
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,248
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 8
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Aluminum
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,552
Building Sq. Ft: 2,800
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: #1-DOVER-PEARSONS CORNER, 116.6042 A.
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 1,008
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,079,096
Fire District: HARTLY
School Tax District: CAPITOL
Acres: 116.6
Zoning Code: AR
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,800
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 116.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 9-00-074.00-01-39.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Hartly Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 4.2mi
5/10
Dover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
7/10 Wind Factor
76% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Dover, DE • 19904
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.9 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$2.13M – $2.58M
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