NOT LISTED FOR SALE

31028 Waterthrush Ln Ocean View, DE 19970

Estimated Value: $568,620 - $757,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,700 Sq Ft
$259/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 30, 2020

Last sale price $525,000 $194 Per Sq Ft

Est. 33% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,297/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Coastal Architecture
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck

About This Home

As of October 2020

Come live in the National Association of Home Builders' 2018 Platinum Award-Winning BEST IN AMERICAN LIVING Bay Forest! This 3 BD, 2 BA + Bonus Room, NV Homes Seaport, loaded with upgrades, could be your 2019 dream house! The Sun Room window wall looks onto a custom-designed bluestone patio (w/ BBQ grill), beautiful composite deck & Sundance hot tub (seats 4 6) in a quiet, private backyard featuring mature trees, shrubs and lavish gardens. Motion activated spotlights at the back door illuminate the rear deck & patio. The lawn irrigation system includes dedicated well. From the paver driveway, a paver walk leads to an outdoor shower & trash enclosure and on to deck & patio. Inside, the Sun Room sports a vaulted wood ceiling, tile floor & hurricane shutter to protect the large, center Palladian window looking out onto the yard (& baseboard heat for 4 season comfort). Great Room features stone fireplace, wooden mantel & tile floors, flowing into Breakfast Room & a Kitchen that has been updated with a new dishwasher, new range top (vented), stainless steel appliances, granite counters, tiled backsplash, Breakfast Bar & pantry closets. SONUS Sound System includes speakers above Breakfast Bar & below the outside deck. All 3 Bedrooms & first floor office feature gleaming wood floors. The Master Bedroom includes four windows, a large walk-in closet & Master Bath w/ separate water closet, newly remodeled frameless glass shower doors (tiled shower), bathtub & double vanity. Plus extra hallway storage room. Laundry Room delivers new washer/dryer, wall cabinets & laminate shelving. Upstairs is a Huge, Carpeted Bonus Room over the garage, extra attic storage (some floored), an attic fan for temperature control & Honeywell whole house alarm system. Plus 2 Zone HVAC, a whole house water filter, a whole house dehumidifier & a Rinnai tankless water heater. All shutters & wood blinds and some draperies will convey. The newly installed Gutter Guards out back keep leaves out and rainwater flowing through freely! There is a large utility wet tub in the garage and a Conditioned Crawl Space with a sump pump and back-up down below. The HOA maintains the lawn (mowing, fertilization). BREAKING NEWS: on 2/20/19, The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) named Natelli Communities winner of its Platinum Award for "Best in American Living" as Bay Forest Club's developer at Las Vegas' International Builders' Show. The NAHB's premier residential & design award spotlights the most creative & talented industry professionals for redefining design excellence in homes & communities in the US & worldwide. Judges concluded that Bay Forest "maximized water and green spaces and created a nice sense of micro-communities inside the natural habitat and that its lovely pool and resort-like amenities and the outside of the (Recreation) Barn is spectacular." So if you want to enjoy a Platinum Award-Winning "Best in American Living" community, join us in Bay Forest Club with our clubhouse with its lounge, grille, exercise facility, Women's & Men's lockers opening to 3 pools (Lazy River!). And our 4 tennis courts & pavilion, outdoor basketball nets, children's play areas, putting green, bocce lawns, horseshoe pits & fire pit. And our beautiful new 'Barn' which accommodates a basketball court, three pickle ball courts or 450 guests for NYE! The Barn opens to a Great Lawn, two new pools & a new exercise facility, a dance/yoga studio (resilient floors) & beautiful gathering spaces. Kayak Launch w/ kayak storage & expansive Indian River Bay & Bay Bridge views. Summer Beach Shuttle. New Shearwater Drive Bridge crosses directly over Collins Creek to our new Recreation Barn, Pools & Clubhouse/Gym, accommodating cars, bikes & pedestrians (and a great place to admire our Salt Marsh). 15+ Miles sidewalks. 5 Miles Bethany Beach. Note: Irregular Lot acreage not measured/reported in Sussex County Records. Complimentary 2-YEAR-HOME-WARRANTY ($1,000 VALUE!). PRICED 2 SELL!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joseph Loughran

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 08/23/2020

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

SUSAN WHITE

BETHANY AREA REALTY LLC License #RS-0023575

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,676

Year Built

  • Built in 2010

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 55.00 x 126.00
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Stone Retaining Walls
  • Landscaped
  • Extensive Hardscape
  • No Through Street
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned MR-RPC

HOA Fees

  • $277 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Coastal Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Blown-In Insulation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stick Built Home
  • CPVC or PVC Pipes

Interior Spaces

  • 2,700 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Whole House Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows with Low Emissivity
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Stained Glass
  • Window Screens
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Kitchen and Living
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Freezer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Front Loading Dryer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors with lever handles

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment for Heating
  • Air Cleaner

Pool

  • Spa
  • Outdoor Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Wrap Around Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Back Up Gas Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Underground Utilities
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-08.00-862.00

Community Details

Overview

  • $1,100 Capital Contribution Fee
  • Association fees include common area maintenance, health club, 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 Club Subdivision, Seaport Floorplan
  • Property Manager

Recreation

  • Lap or Exercise Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,676

Year Built

Built in 2010

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$277 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Coastal, Contemporary
  • Sussex De Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
  • Accessibility Features: Doors - Lever Handle(s)
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 2010
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Come live in the National Association of Home Builders' 2018 Platinum Award-Winning BEST IN AMERICAN LIVING Bay Forest! This 3 BD, 2 BA + Bonus Room, NV Homes Seaport, loaded with upgrades, could be your 2019 dream house! The Sun Room window wall looks onto a custom-designed bluestone patio (w/ BBQ grill), beautiful composite deck & Sundance hot tub (seats 4 6) in a quiet, private backyard featuring mature trees, shrubs and lavish gardens. Motion activated spotlights at the back door illuminate the rear deck & patio. The lawn irrigation system includes dedicated well. From the paver driveway, a paver walk leads to an outdoor shower & trash enclosure and on to deck & patio. Inside, the Sun Room sports a vaulted wood ceiling, tile floor & hurricane shutter to protect the large, center Palladian window looking out onto the yard (& baseboard heat for 4 season comfort). Great Room features stone fireplace, wooden mantel & tile floors, flowing into Breakfast Room & a Kitchen that has been updated with a new dishwasher, new range top (vented), stainless steel appliances, granite counters, tiled backsplash, Breakfast Bar & pantry closets. SONUS Sound System includes speakers above Breakfast Bar & below the outside deck. All 3 Bedrooms & first floor office feature gleaming wood floors. The Master Bedroom includes four windows, a large walk-in closet & Master Bath w/ separate water closet, newly remodeled frameless glass shower doors (tiled shower), bathtub & double vanity. Plus extra hallway storage room. Laundry Room delivers new washer/dryer, wall cabinets & laminate shelving. Upstairs is a Huge, Carpeted Bonus Room over the garage, extra attic storage (some floored), an attic fan for temperature control & Honeywell whole house alarm system. Plus 2 Zone HVAC, a whole house water filter, a whole house dehumidifier & a Rinnai tankless water heater. All shutters & wood blinds and some draperies will convey. The newly installed Gutter Guards out back keep leaves out and rainwater flowing through freely! There is a large utility wet tub in the garage and a Conditioned Crawl Space with a sump pump and back-up down below. The HOA maintains the lawn (mowing, fertilization). BREAKING NEWS: on 2/20/19, The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) named Natelli Communities winner of its Platinum Award for "Best in American Living" as Bay Forest Club's developer at Las Vegas' International Builders' Show. The NAHB's premier residential & design award spotlights the most creative & talented industry professionals for redefining design excellence in homes & communities in the US & worldwide. Judges concluded that Bay Forest "maximized water and green spaces and created a nice sense of micro-communities inside the natural habitat and that its lovely pool and resort-like amenities and the outside of the (Recreation) Barn is spectacular." So if you want to enjoy a Platinum Award-Winning "Best in American Living" community, join us in Bay Forest Club with our clubhouse with its lounge, grille, exercise facility, Women's & Men's lockers opening to 3 pools (Lazy River!). And our 4 tennis courts & pavilion, outdoor basketball nets, children's play areas, putting green, bocce lawns, horseshoe pits & fire pit. And our beautiful new 'Barn' which accommodates a basketball court, three pickle ball courts or 450 guests for NYE! The Barn opens to a Great Lawn, two new pools & a new exercise facility, a dance/yoga studio (resilient floors) & beautiful gathering spaces. Kayak Launch w/ kayak storage & expansive Indian River Bay & Bay Bridge views. Summer Beach Shuttle. New Shearwater Drive Bridge crosses directly over Collins Creek to our new Recreation Barn, Pools & Clubhouse/Gym, accommodating cars, bikes & pedestrians (and a great place to admire our Salt Marsh). 15+ Miles sidewalks. 5 Miles Bethany Beach. Note: Irregular Lot acreage not measured/reported in Sussex County Records. Complimentary 2-YEAR-HOME-WARRANTY ($1,000 VALUE!). PRICED 2 SELL!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Air Cleaner, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Star Clothes Washer, Energy Star Dishwasher, Energy Star Freezer, Energy Star Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Surface Unit, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater - High-Efficiency, Water Heater - Tankless
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Attic/House Fan, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Combination Kitchen/Living, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Stain/Lead Glass, Stall Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Double Pane, Energy Star Qualified, Insulated, Low-E, Screens, Vinyl Clad
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Sun/Florida Room, Great Room, Bathroom 2, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Main Floor, Washer In Unit
  • Total Sq Ft: 2700
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2700
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 194.44
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2700
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 31028

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Blown-In Insulation, Cpvc/Pvc, Stick Built, Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Bbq Grill, Exterior Lighting, Extensive Hardscape, Hot Tub, Lawn Sprinkler, Outside Shower, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, Street Lights, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Asphalt
  • View: Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Built In, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Energy Star Cooling System, Programmable Thermostat, Whole House Fan, Zoned
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned, Electric, Central
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric, Central, Energy Star Heating System, Forced Air, Heat Pump - Gas Backup, Programmable Thermostat
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Propane
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Under Ground, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 277.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Health Club, 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
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No
  • Community Pool Features: In Ground, Lap/Exercise

Fee Information

  • Other Fees: 495.00
  • Other Fees Frequency: Annually
  • Capital Contribution Fee: 1100.00

Schools

  • School District: INDIAN RIVER
  • School District Key: 300200396898
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Irregular, Landscaping, Level, No Thru Street, Open, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s), Road Frontage, Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Dimensions: 55.00 x 126.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Wrap Around
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: MR-RPC
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: Yes

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5803754
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-08.00-862.00
  • Close Date: 10/30/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 23, 2020
Closed on
Oct 28, 2020
Sold by
Baldwin Thomas E and Baldwin Kathleen E
Bought by
Crumb Douglas M and Crumb Terry L
Seller's Agent
Joseph Loughran
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
SUSAN WHITE
BETHANY AREA REALTY LLC
List Price
$525,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Current Estimated Value
$699,155

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$174,155
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.46%
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Outstanding Balance
$376,290
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$326,475

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 25, 2010
Bought by
Baldwin Thomas E Kathleen E Baldwin

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2010
Bought by
Baldwin Thomas E Kathleen E Baldwin
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Crumb Douglas M $525,000 None Available
Baldwin Thomas E Kathleen E Baldwin $399,100 --
Baldwin Thomas E Kathleen E Baldwin $399,100 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Crumb Douglas M $420,000
Previous Owner Baldwin Thomas E $25,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/30/2020 10/30/20 Sold $525,000 0.0% $194 / Sq Ft
08/30/2020 08/30/20 Pending -- -- --
08/23/2020 08/23/20 For Sale $525,000 -- $194 / 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
2024 $1,676 $39,400 $6,250 $33,150
2023 $1,677 $39,400 $6,250 $33,150
2022 $1,627 $39,400 $6,250 $33,150
2021 $1,580 $39,400 $6,250 $33,150
2020 $1,138 $39,400 $6,250 $33,150
2019 $1,131 $39,400 $6,250 $33,150
2018 $1,146 $39,400 $0 $0
2017 $1,502 $39,400 $0 $0
2016 $890 $39,400 $0 $0
2015 $931 $39,400 $0 $0
2014 $910 $39,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU167494

Bright MLS

APN: 134-08.00-862.00