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BN-Zoned Commercial Land
For Sale
$585,000

1244 FORREST Avenue, Dover, DE 19904

Commercial Sale, DOVER, DE

Property SizeContact for details
Lot Size1.00 Acre
Days on Market312

Property Features for 1244 FORREST Avenue

General Information

Property type Other
Property subtype Retail
Parking 6
Parking features Parking Lot
Elementary school district CAPITAL
Middle school district CAPITAL
High school district CAPITAL
Standard status Active
Lot size 1.00 Acre

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 1374

Utilities

Heating system Electric (Heating), Baseboard
Cooling system Central Air

Building Details

Year built 1976
Number of units 2
Building materials Aluminum Siding
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Realty Wilmington
Listed By: Carol Plummer
Added: Oct 17, 2025 Changed: Aug 20 Last Checked: Aug 24 at 5:06AM
MLS# DEKT2041890

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This one-acre commercial parcel is located at 1244 Forrest Avenue in Dover, Delaware. The property is zoned BN within a Kent County enclave and is positioned along a heavily traveled road. Access includes a right-in movement and both left-out and right-out movements, providing multiple ingress and egress options.

The site has been identified for possible office, retail, fast-food, medical, or other retail-related development. A separate gun shop is offered independently and is not included with this property. Property tours are available by appointment with the listing agent accompanying visitors.

Key Highlights

  • 1 acre of commercial land in Dover, DE
  • Zoned BN within a Kent County enclave
  • Right‑in access with both left‑out and right‑out movements

Property Analytics

Current Use

ONE STOP INSURANCE Insurance Agency Puffin Gunshop Gun Shop Perfect Sculpt Body ... Spa & Massage Center

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage HVAC Service Law Firm (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Auto Parts Store Locksmith

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

730
Businesses Nearby
213k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 37% Dining 32% Groceries 25% Home Improvements & Furnishings 4%
Wawa Shops & Services
41,491 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Redner's Warehouse Market Groceries
27,249 visits/mo 0.2 miles
McDonald's Dining
26,753 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Food Lion Grocery Store Groceries
25,508 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Dunkin' Donuts Dining
16,683 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 19904, DE

36,880
Population
16,047
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
27%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
43.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
854
Density / Sq Mi
$66,885
Median Household Income
$39,459
Median Earnings
$1,240
Median Rent
$281,000
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Commercial land - Commercial land with direct turning access and potential for office, retail, or fast-food development.
Where is this commercial land located?
The property is located at 1244 FORREST Avenue Dover, DE.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $585,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1 acre of commercial land in Dover, DE; Zoned BN within a Kent County enclave; Right‑in access with both left‑out and right‑out movements
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