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Sold for $705,000
  • $705,000

    31821 Skimmer Rd, Ocean View, DE 19970

    4beds
    2,900sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 2008
    0.25 Acres Lot
    $764,300 Zestimate®
    $243/sqft
    $2,800 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $764,300

    $726,000 - $810,000

    $2,800/mo

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    What's special

    This 4BD/3 BA NV Homes Bornquist sports many upgrades: 2022: Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring (1st Floor); New LG Kitchen Fridge; New Whirlpool Slimline Microwave; Kitchen Cabinets Refaced w/ new drawers & hardware; New Kitchen Backsplash; Tankless Hotwater Heater; New W2W carpeting in Primary BD & Dining Room; First Floor Interior repainted; Garage epoxy floor installed; Home Exterior powerwashed, caulked & trim repainted; Converted from propane to natural gas. 2021: New Trane 14 SEER AC Unit; New Garbage Disposal; New Honeywell Programmable Thermostat. 2020: New Frigidaire Garage Fridge; New Moen Kitchen Faucet... Take paver walk to front stoop and into a bright Foyer w/ LVP flooring, tray ceiling & lighted inset for art. At left: 2 Guest BDs share a Guest BA. At right: a stairway to an upstairs BD, Loft & full BA. Also at right: Laundry Room & entry from the 2 Car Garage. The Foyer flows past a Formal Dining area (currently a Game Room) w/ ornamental columns & custom crown molding into the Kitchen & extended Great Room, refreshed w/ LVP flooring, new paint & new window treatments. The Kitchen Island serves as a Breakfast Bar w/ gleaming granite counters, tile backsplash & three square “portal” windows above the cabinets flooding the space w/ light. The Great Room features custom crown molding, a stone (natural) gas fireplace w/ stone hearth & wooden mantel. A large flat screen TV is situated in a beautiful wooden wall system w/ shelving & cubbies for books & mementoes. The extended Great Room exits into a large screened-in porch that itself opens onto an outside deck. The 1st Floor Primary BD features a tray ceiling, ceiling fan, new wall-to-wall carpet w/ a large extension serving as a study w/ beautiful built-in bookcases (the space could serve as a home gym or theater). The walk-in closet features a luxury cabinet & shelving system along one wall to keep your clothing well-organized. The Primary BA features twin vanities, a soaking tub & shower. The Garage features epoxy flooring & a tool storage system hardware (while Seller expects to take tool cabinets w/ him they can be replaced easily via local retailers). Don't forget all that Bay Forest delivers! The National Association of Homebuilders named Bay Forest Platinum Award Winning #1 Best in American Living Community in 2019. Its amenities, all but unmatched in Sussex County at this price point, include: a clubhouse w/ lounge filled w/ tables, chairs, a fireplace & cable TV, a grille, a game room and Women's & Men's lockers opening onto 3 pools (including a lazy river). Plus 4 tennis courts & a tennis pavilion, outdoor basketball nets, children's play areas, a putting green, bocce lawns, horseshoe pits & a fire pit. Our new Recreation 'Barn' accommodates a basketball court or 3 pickle ball courts or 450 Bay Forest homeowners & guests for New Year’s & similar celebrations. The Rec Barn opens onto a Great Lawn, two new pools w/ expansive decks for guests, a grille/snack bar & an exercise facility that includes a dance/yoga studio w/ resilient flooring. Don't forget the Beautiful Community Herb Garden w/ a large Potting Shed - the Herb Garden Committee welcomes community participation in planting & enjoyment of this special space. Our Kayak Launch sports a long pier w/ expansive views of the Indian River Bay & Indian River Bridge & plenty of kayak storage space (for rent). There's a Summer Season Beach Shuttle (5 days/week). Our Shearwater Drive Bridge (crossing Collins Creek to our new Barn, Pools & Exercise Facility) unites Bay Forest's two sections while offering extraordinary views of the salt marsh it crosses and the Indian River Bay beyond. 15+ miles of sidewalks. 5 Miles Bethany Beach. 2 YEAR HOME WARRANTY FOR ADDED PEACE OF MIND: A $1,100 VALUE! There's no place like Bay Forest... When you own here, you'll see why! YOU MUST SEE THIS HOME!

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: May 03, 2023 at 11:46am

    Listed by:

    Joseph Loughran 302-864-3216,

    Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

    Bought with:

    Lauren Hess, RSR005667

    Keller Williams Realty

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2035820MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned, Electric, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Heat Pump, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Double Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Tankless Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Main Level, Washer In Unit, Laundry Room
    Features
    • Attic, Attic/House Fan, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Other, 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, Tray Ceiling(s)
    • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows, Energy Efficient, Stain/Lead Glass, Window Treatments
    • Has basement: No
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Glass Doors, Gas/Propane, Heatilator, Insert, Mantel(s), Stone
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,900
    • Total interior livable area: 2,900 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,900
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 5
    • Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Other, Asphalt, Attached, Driveway, On Street
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    • Uncovered spaces: 3
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallway(s), Doors - Lever Handle(s)
    Features
    • Levels: Two
    • Stories: 2
    • Patio & porch: Screened Porch
    • Exterior features: Bump-outs, Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
    • Pool features: Community
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Garden
    Lot
    • Size: 0.25 Acres
    • Dimensions: 72.00 x 145.00
    • Features: Level, No Thru Street, Rented Lot, SideYard(s), Other, Middle Of Block, Sandy
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 13408.00639.00
    • Zoning: MR
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Coastal,Contemporary
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Blown-In Insulation, CPVC/PVC, Frame, Masonry, Spray Foam Insulation, Stone, Tile, Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
    • Roof: Architectural Shingle,Asphalt
    Condition
    • Excellent
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 2008
    Details
    • Builder model: Bornquist
    • Builder name: NV Homes

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 120/240V, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Underground, Other
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available, Broadband

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector(s)
    Community
    • Community features: Pool
    Location
    • Region: Ocean View
    • Subdivision: Bay Forest Club

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $304 monthly
    • Amenities included: Basketball Court, Bike Trail, Clubhouse, Common Grounds, Community Center, Fitness Center, Jogging Path, Meeting Room, Party Room, Pier/Dock, Pool, Putting Green, Recreation Facilities, Tennis Court(s), Tot Lots/Playground
    • Services included: All Ground Fee, Common Area Maintenance, Lawn Care Front, Lawn Care Rear, Lawn Care Side, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pier/Dock Maintenance, Pool(s), Recreation Facility, Reserve Funds, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash
    • Association name: BAY FOREST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Road surface type: Black Top, Paved

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/28/2023Sold$705,000-2.8%$243/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DESU2035820 Report a problem
    4/11/2023Pending sale$725,000$250/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DESU2035820 Report a problem
    2/19/2023Price change$725,000-3.3%$250/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DESU2035820 Report a problem
    2/9/2023Listed for sale$750,000$259/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DESU2035820 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2024$1,719 -0.1%$40,550
    2023$1,720 +0.9%$40,550
    2022$1,705 +17%$40,550

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 19970

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: Indian River

    Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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