20509 Egret Alley Unit 29 Ocean View, DE 19970
Estimated payment $5,427/month
Highlights
- Pier or Dock
- Fitness Center
- Open Floorplan
- Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
- Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
- Colonial Architecture
About This Home
RARE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN A BEAUTIFUL FIVE BEDROOM, THREE & ONE HALF BATH NV Homes Hamilton Place III in Bay Forest’s Waters Edge community a short walk from the Kayak Launch & loaded with upgrades. The Front Walk leads to a Leaded Glass Front Door opening into a dramatic 2 story Foyer with Engineered Wood floors flowing through to the Great Room, Kitchen & Dining Area. The Powder Room features a designer vanity with marble countertop & chrome faucet set along with matching cabinet & elegant egret wallpaper. The Great Room, brightly lit by windows on two sides & recessed lighting, has a large wallscreen TV & soundbar and ceiling fan. The Great Room has been “plumbed” for a natural gas fireplace should Buyers wish to install one below the TV. Top of the line cabinetry with quartz counters grace the expansive Kitchen with its Huge Island (seats up to 6!). Premium stainless appliances include: an Advantium convection microwave wall oven and conventional wall oven combo, a 5 burner cooktop, a French door fridge with icemaker, dishwasher & waste disposal. The beautiful white tile backsplash includes an eye-catching “ocean wave” mosaic above the cooktop. There’s also a large pantry, recessed lighting and glass front cabinets for curios. The Dining Area, with a designer chandelier, looks onto a large screened porch. Step into the Porch and onto the adjacent patio to enjoy broad open lawns beyond. The Primary Bedroom, at the front of the home, features a tray ceiling, crown molding, a designer ceiling fan and premium wall-to-wall carpet & walk-in closet. The Primary Bath includes twin vanities, upgraded cabinetry with quartz countertops and chrome faucet sets and a walk-in shower trimmed in granite with a settee and frameless shower door. Just inside the garage, you’ll find a Welcoming Center with wainscotting, a bench seat & coat hooks and the Laundry Room. Upstairs, there are 4 BD/2BA. Engineered wood floors flow from the landing at the top of the stairs (room for a desk & chair) to a Large Loft at the far end of the home with 3 wallscreen TVs (& 1 soundbar) so you don’t miss a game! There is a Dry Bar with a Beverage Fridge. Step out from the Loft to a porch the full width of the upstairs and enjoy the breezes coming off the Indian River Bay. This Hamilton Place III delivers everything you could dream of... including the Kitchen Sink! The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) named Bay Forest a Platinum Award Winning "Best in American Living" community in 2019 as a community that "maximized water and green spaces and created a nice sense of micro-communities inside the natural habitat. [Bay Forest Club] has a lovely pool and resort-like amenities and the outside of the (Recreation) Barn is spectacular." So come enjoy our clubhouse with its lounge, grille, game room, Women's & Men's lockers opening to 3 pools (Lazy River!). And our 4 tennis courts (easily reconfigured for pickleball) & tennis pavilion, outdoor basketball nets, children's play areas, putting green, bocce lawns, horseshoe pits, volleyball space & fire pit. Not to mention Bay Forest’s incredible Recreation ‘Barn' which accommodates a basketball court or three pickleball courts or 450 guests for New Years Eve and other celebrations! The Barn opens to a Great Lawn, two new pools & a new exercise facility featuring a gym, a dance/yoga studio (w/ resilient floors), Men’s & Women’s changing rooms & beautiful gathering spaces. Don’t forget the Kayak Launch w/ kayak storage & expansive Indian River Bay & Bay Bridge views. Or the Herb Garden. Or the Summer Beach Shuttle. Enjoy amazing Salt Marsh views from our wooden Shearwater Drive Bridge crossing directly over Collins Creek to the Recreation Barn, Pools & Gym. 15+ Miles sidewalks. 5 Miles Bethany Beach. Complimentary 2-YEAR-HOME-WARRANTY ($1,200 VALUE!). PRICED 2 SELL! So if you want to live in a Platinum Award-Winning "Best in American Living" community, join us here in Bay Forest Club!
Listing Agent
(302) 864-3216 joeloughran@lnf.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 07/18/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,739
Year Built
- Built in 2020
Lot Details
- Backs To Open Common Area
- Cul-De-Sac
- Infill Lot
- Landscaped
- Extensive Hardscape
- No Through Street
- Level Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Back Yard
- Property is in excellent condition
- Property is zoned MR
HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- 2 Driveway Spaces
- Front Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Off-Street Parking
Property Views
- Garden
- Courtyard
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Contemporary Architecture
- Permanent Foundation
- Slab Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Spray Foam Insulation
- Structural Insulated Panel System
- Blown-In Insulation
- Architectural Shingle Roof
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
- Stick Built Home
- CPVC or PVC Pipes
Interior Spaces
- 3,500 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Open Floorplan
- Wet Bar
- Sound System
- Crown Molding
- Tray Ceiling
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Recessed Lighting
- Double Pane Windows
- Window Treatments
- Stained Glass
- Window Screens
- Insulated Doors
- Mud Room
- Entrance Foyer
- Great Room
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Dining Room
- Loft
- Screened Porch
- Attic
Kitchen
- Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
- Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
- Electric Oven or Range
- Cooktop with Range Hood
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Kitchen Island
- Upgraded Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- Engineered Wood
- Carpet
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- En-Suite Bathroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Electric Front Loading Dryer
- Front Loading Washer
Home Security
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Flood Lights
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Appliances
- Energy-Efficient Windows
Outdoor Features
- Screened Patio
- Exterior Lighting
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Vented Exhaust Fan
- Programmable Thermostat
- Underground Utilities
- 200+ Amp Service
- 120/240V
- Tankless Water Heater
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 29
- Assessor Parcel Number 134-08.00-15.04-29
Community Details
Overview
- $1,350 Capital Contribution Fee
- Association fees include common area maintenance, lawn care front, lawn care rear, lawn care side, lawn maintenance, management, pier/dock maintenance, pool(s), recreation facility, reserve funds, road maintenance, snow removal, trash
- $41 Other Monthly Fees
- Bay Forest Community Association, Inc. HOA
- Built by NV Homes
- Bay Forest Club Subdivision, Hamilton Place III Floorplan
- Property Manager
Amenities
- Common Area
- Clubhouse
- Game Room
- Community Center
- Meeting Room
- Party Room
- Recreation Room
Recreation
- Pier or Dock
- Tennis Courts
- Volleyball Courts
- Community Playground
- Fitness Center
- Community Pool with Domestic Water
- Lap or Exercise Community Pool
- Putting Green
- Jogging Path
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $1,413 | $105,800 | $105,800 | $0 |
| 2024 | $1,755 | $105,800 | $105,800 | $0 |
| 2023 | $1,759 | $105,800 | $105,800 | $0 |
| 2022 | $1,735 | $105,800 | $105,800 | $0 |
| 2021 | $1,709 | $105,800 | $105,800 | $0 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/29/2025 09/29/25 | Price Changed | $925,000 | -5.1% | $264 / Sq Ft |
| 07/18/2025 07/18/25 | For Sale | $975,000 | -- | $279 / Sq Ft |
About the Listing Agent
Joe Loughran has been a Long & Foster Realtor since 2013. He is licensed in Delaware and serves his clients' real estate needs from Long & Foster's Bethany Beach, DE office. Joe treats every client as Priority #1 with integrity, initiative, and commitment. He was LNF's #1 Individual Listing Agent in the State of Delaware in 2021, with $63 million in career sales since 2014.
Joe holds a BA from Princeton, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and an MA in journalism from the University of
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Source: Bright MLS
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