Off Market8788d on marketHistoric · 101 yrs

5 Forrest Ave

Claymont, DE, 19703 • 19703 • New Castle County

$272,600

$176/sqft

3Beds

1Baths

1,550Sqft

0.16 acLot

1925Built

Property DNA

2 highlights

Colonial Style

Built 1925 · 101 years of history

Hardwood Floors

Quality flooring throughout

Market activity

Demand and pricing signals for this listing

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People checking out this listing

8788 days on market

Established listing

$176/sqft

Price per square foot

About this home

Single Family · Built 1925 · Historic

This 1550 square foot single family home has 3 bedrooms and 1.0 bathrooms. This home is located at 5 Forrest Ave, Claymont, DE 19703.

Estimated monthly payment

Based on current rates

$1,706/month

Principal & Interest$1,343

Property Tax$273

Insurance$91

Down payment20% ($54,520)

3%50%

Est. 6.25% rate · 30yr fixed · $218,080 loan

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At a glance

Key facts and listing details

TypeSingleFamily

Year Built1925

HeatingForced air

CoolingOther

ParkingNo Data

Lot6,969 sqft

Property

Home typeSingle Family

StyleColonial

Year built1925

Systems

HeatingForced air

CoolingOther

RoofAsphalt

Parking & Outdoor

BasementPartially finished

Lot6,969 sqft

Location & Tax

Neighborhood19703

Parcel0608400575

Features & details

4 categories of property features

Interior Features

Flooring

Hardwood

Heating

Forced air

Cooling

Other

Exterior Features

Exterior

Other

Cement / Concrete

Listing insights

Market data and value estimates

StatusOff Market

Days on market8788

Est. value$272,600

Est. rent$2,060/mo

Tax rate0.68%

Price/sqft$176

Last sold$122,500

Tour days6

How are the schools in Claymont?

3 schools rated nearby

Claymont Elementary School

Elementary • Public • K-5

0.4 mi

Talley Middle School

Middle • Public • 6-8

1.8 mi

Brandywine High School

High • Public • 9-12

3.2 mi

Location

Claymont, DE, 19703

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Price history

1 event

DateEventPrice$/sqftSource

Mar 18, 2002Sold$122,500$79Public Record

Sold$122,500

Mar 18, 2002•$79/sqft•Public Record

Tax history

24 years of records

YearTax paidAssessed value

Apr 10, 2025—$330,900

Apr 10, 2024$3,193$52,000

Apr 10, 2023$1,860$52,000

Apr 10, 2022$1,882$52,000

Apr 10, 2021$1,881$52,000

Apr 10, 2020$1,879$52,000

Apr 10, 2019$1,728$52,000

Apr 10, 2017$1,632$47,900

Apr 10, 2016$1,629$47,900

Apr 10, 2015$1,629$47,900

Apr 10, 2014$1,500$47,600

Apr 10, 2013—$47,600

Apr 10, 2012—$47,600

Apr 10, 2011—$47,600

Apr 10, 2010—$45,700

Apr 10, 2009—$45,700

Apr 10, 2008—$45,700

Apr 10, 2007—$45,700

Apr 10, 2006—$45,700

Apr 10, 2005—$45,700

Apr 10, 2004—$45,700

Apr 10, 2003—$45,700

Apr 10, 2002—$45,700

Apr 10, 2001—$45,700

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Neighborhood details

Local context around this listing

Claymont, DE • New Castle County

Nearby cities

BearClaymontClaytonHockessinMiddletownNew CastleNewarkSmyrna

Nearby zip codes

19703

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Est. value$272,600

Est. rent$2,060/mo

30yr rate est.6.25%

Affordability$1,571/mo

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