$740,000
SOLD AUG 25, 2025

197 Willow Oak Ave Ocean View, DE 19970

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,250 Sq Ft
0.27 Acres

Recently Sold

$329 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 28 Feet of Waterfront
  • Golf Course Community
  • Transportation Service
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • Fitness Center
  • Water Oriented

About This Home

As of August 2025

Exceptional Coastal Style living in this luxury, pond front, 5 bedroom home, located in the pristine Bear Trap Dunes Golf Community. This home boasts a full front porch and two first floor owner bedroom suites. Luxury Vinyl Planking throughout the living area and a newer custom kitchen with hand crafted Island, Quartz counters, stainless appliances, shiplap throughout the living area, wainscoting, built-in shelving in the living area, a gas fireplace and soaring ceilings. The primary bedroom and bathroom have been updated with high end finishes. An oversized screen porch and paver patio with serene pond front views offer the ideal outdoor living space. Upstairs is host to three additional bedrooms, a jack and jill bath and walk in closets. Lawn irrigation, enhanced landscaping and beautifully furnished, this coastal styled home is ready for immediate beach memories.
The Bear Trap Dunes Community offers an outdoor amphitheater, indoor pool, two outdoor heated pools and two kiddie pools which are staffed with lifeguards. In addition, there are clay (Har-Tru) and asphalt tennis & pickleball courts, a basketball/volleyball sports court, fitness center with whirlpool and saunas . Three golf courses (The Black Bear, Kodiak and Grizzly) are on site together with a putting green, driving range, pro shop, clubhouse with a restaurant & bar, and 2 tot-lots / playgrounds. A private beach shuttle (in season) runs from the resort community to the Bethany Beach boardwalk and back.
The home owner’s association also includes basic cable and internet as well as snow and refuse removal, and common area maintenance.
This home is being sold furnished with some exclusions.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Trevor Clark

(302) 290-3869 trevor.clark@1stchoicetoday.com 1ST CHOICE PROPERTIES LLC License #RB-0031435 Listed on: 05/02/2025

Co-Listed By

ABBY CLARK

(302) 345-6706 abby.clark@1stchoicetoday.com 1ST CHOICE PROPERTIES LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Lee Garlin

(717) 332-6133 leegarlin@gmail.com Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS-0037822

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,322

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 146.00 x 140.00
  • 28 Feet of Waterfront
  • Aluminum or Metal Fence
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is zoned TN

HOA Fees

  • $283 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 3 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Blown-In Insulation
  • Batts Insulation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Cement Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stick Built Home
  • CPVC or PVC Pipes

Interior Spaces

  • 2,250 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished
  • Built-In Features
  • Chair Railings
  • Wainscoting
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Pond Views
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Outdoor Features

  • Water Oriented
  • Property is near a pond
  • Pond
  • Screened Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School
  • Selbyville Middle School
  • Sussex Central High School

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • 120/240V
  • 60 Gallon+ Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property is used as a vacation rental
  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-16.00-1811.00

Community Details

Overview

  • $400 Capital Contribution Fee
  • Association fees include cable TV, common area maintenance, high speed internet, management, recreation facility, pool(s), reserve funds, road maintenance, snow removal, trash
  • Bear Trap Dunes HOA
  • Bear Trap Subdivision
  • Property Manager

Amenities

  • Transportation Service
  • Clubhouse
  • Community Center

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Golf Course Membership Available
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Indoor Pool
  • Heated Community Pool
  • Lap or Exercise Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,322

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$283 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Contemporary
  • Sussex De Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Fully furnished with a few exclusions.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Double Hung
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, 2 Story Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2250
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2250
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 333.33
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2250
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Batts Insulation, Blown-In Insulation, Concrete, Cpvc/Pvc, Stick Built, Cement Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • View: Pond
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Body Type: Pond
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 28

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 3

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 120/240V, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas, 60+ Gallon Tank
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Electric Available, Phone, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 282.65
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Club House, Community Center, Exercise Room, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Golf Course Membership Available, Pool - Indoor, Pool - Outdoor, Tot Lots/Playground, Tennis Courts, Transportation Service
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Cable Tv, Common Area Maintenance, High Speed Internet, Management, Recreation Facility, Pool(s), Reserve Funds, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash
  • HOA Name: BEAR TRAP DUNES HOA
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Pool Features: In Ground, Heated, Indoor, Lap/Exercise, Concrete

Fee Information

  • Capital Contribution Fee: 400.00

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: LORD BALTIMORE
  • High School: SUSSEX CENTRAL
  • Middle Or Junior School: SELBYVILLE

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Aluminum
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Pond
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Lot Dimensions: 146.00 x 140.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 11761.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened
  • Zoning: TN
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Yes
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: Yes
  • Property Manager: Yes

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1660.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3321.85
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-16.00-1811.00
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2025
Closed on
Aug 15, 2025
Sold by
Goose On The Loose Properties Llc
Bought by
Lange Keith R and Lange Megan B
Seller's Agent
Trevor Clark
1ST CHOICE PROPERTIES LLC
Buyer's Agent
Lee Garlin
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$775,000
Sold Price
$740,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-4.52%
Views
65
Current Estimated Value
$737,349

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,651
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.97%
Original Mortgage
$592,000
Outstanding Balance
$591,490
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$145,859

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 2021
Sold by
John R Mesher Lt
Bought by
Goose On Loose Prop Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2020
Closed on
Sep 14, 2020
Sold by
Ung Barton M and Tien-Ung Deborah
Bought by
John R Mesher Lt
Seller's Agent
Colleen Windrow
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Steve Alexander
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$505,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
4.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.39%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 20, 2019
Closed on
Dec 17, 2019
Sold by
Gordon Brian S and Gordon Jane
Bought by
Ung Barton M and Ung Tien
Seller's Agent
Ashley Brosnahan
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Colleen Windrow
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$454,000
Sold Price
$424,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$29,500
-6.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
26.05%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $740,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $605,000 None Available
Deed $505,000 None Available
Deed $424,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $592,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Sold $740,000 -1.3% $329 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Price Changed $750,000 -3.2% $333 / Sq Ft
05/02/2025 05/02/25 For Sale $775,000 +53.5% $344 / Sq Ft
09/15/2020 09/15/20 Sold $505,000 +4.1% $224 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/23/2020 08/23/20 Pending -- -- --
08/20/2020 08/20/20 For Sale $485,000 +14.3% $216 / Sq Ft
12/17/2019 12/17/19 Sold $424,500 -1.3% $202 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/28/2019 10/28/19 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2019 10/14/19 Price Changed $429,900 -5.3% $205 / Sq Ft
09/20/2019 09/20/19 For Sale $454,000 -- $216 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,209 $45,000 $6,750 $38,250
2024 $1,866 $45,000 $6,750 $38,250
2023 $1,864 $45,000 $6,750 $38,250
2022 $1,832 $45,000 $6,750 $38,250
2021 $1,777 $45,000 $6,750 $38,250
2020 $1,696 $45,000 $6,750 $38,250
2019 $1,688 $45,000 $6,750 $38,250
2018 $1,703 $45,000 $0 $0
2017 $1,717 $45,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,514 $45,000 $0 $0
2015 $1,560 $45,000 $0 $0
2014 $1,536 $45,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU2085318

Bright MLS

APN: 134-16.00-1811.00