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Last sold for $3,793,103 on Jan 24, 2011

988 FOREST ST

DOVER, DE 19904
0
Baths
13,259 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.
1.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2010
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$3,793,103 · Jan 24, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,321 (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.$3,287,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$590,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$2,697,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,287,600

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.39
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
20
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.Commercial (General)
CountyKENT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.60
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 · 0.2 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

988 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Dover 19904
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Dover 19904
  • Newer than 85% 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 area13,259 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,748 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size1.6 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built2010
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 988 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDover 19904Kent County
Living areabigger than13,259 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than1.6 ac93% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than201085% of homes80% of homes

About 988 Forest St

When did 988 Forest St, Dover, DE last sell?

988 Forest St, Dover, DE last sold on Jan 24, 2011 for $3,793,103, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 988 Forest St, Dover, DE?

988 Forest St, Dover, DE has 13,259 square feet of living space and a 1.60-acre lot.

When was 988 Forest St, Dover, DE built?

988 Forest St, Dover, DE was built in 2010, making it 16 years old.

What schools serve 988 Forest St, Dover, DE?

988 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 988 Forest St, Dover, DE compare to other homes in Dover 19904?

Among the 12,943 homes in Dover 19904, it is bigger than almost all of them (13,259 ft² against a typical 1,748 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (1.6 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (2010 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 988 Forest St, Dover, DE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 988 Forest St, Dover, DE was $19,321. The county assessed it at $3,287,600.

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