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971 FOREST ST

DOVER, DE 19904
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,305 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,050 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$178,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$59,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$118,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$178,700

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.36
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
3
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
72
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
79
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
25
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyKENT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Major Street/Thoroughfare
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 105 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Booker T. Washington Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.1 mi
H
Dover High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Capital School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19904These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.41,240
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.949 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$66,605
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,262
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.70%

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How this home compares

971 Forest St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Dover 19904
  • Has a bigger lot than 69% of homes in Dover 19904
  • Older than 96% of homes in Dover 19904

How it measures up in Dover 19904

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dover 19904.

Living area1,305 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,744 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 971 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDover 19904Kent County
Living areabigger than1,305 ft²23% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac69% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than19354% of homes6% of homes

About 971 Forest St

When did 971 Forest St, Dover, DE last sell?

971 Forest St, Dover, DE last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 971 Forest St, Dover, DE?

971 Forest St, Dover, DE has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,305 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 971 Forest St, Dover, DE built?

971 Forest St, Dover, DE was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 971 Forest St, Dover, DE?

971 Forest St, Dover, DE is assigned to Booker T. Washington Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Dover High School (high). All sit in Capital School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 971 Forest St, Dover, DE compare to other homes in Dover 19904?

Among the 12,948 homes in Dover 19904, it is bigger than 23% of them (1,305 ft² against a typical 1,744 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1935 against a typical 1990). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 971 Forest St, Dover, DE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 971 Forest St, Dover, DE was $1,050. The county assessed it at $178,700.

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