
31043 Starling Rd Unit 109A Ocean View, DE 19970
Estimated Value: $413,000 - $609,000
Highlights
- Marina
- Pier or Dock
- 8.88 Acre Lot
- Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
- Fitness Center
- Clubhouse
About This Home
As of September 2020Beautiful home, bevy of amenities and beach-living made easy at Bay Forest at Bethany Beach! Majestic fountains grace sprawling bodies of water that lie on either side of grand entrance to this waterfront community. From woods to water, meadows to meandering paths, this new luxury community has it all! Merely steps away, indulge in resort-like living with everything from clubhouse to boathouse, pools to playgrounds, tennis to trails, and BB to bocce ball. Stay at the community and work out, or grab a beach shuttle and lay out. Enjoy days canoeing, kayaking, gardening or dining. Choice is yours! Welcome to this coveted, corner-lot charmer of beige siding, covered deep porch, bumped-out easy-access front-entry 2-car garage 3BRs/2 bath home accented with lush landscaping, trimmed shrubs, stone beds and curved brick-paver walkway. Etched all-glass front door sets tone for beauty beyond. Wide-planked goldenpolished hardwood floors stretch almost endlessly, while vaulted wide-planked white-wood ceiling with exposed white-wood beams soars upward. All-hardwood staircase is ahead. To left of steps is seamless, front-to-back floor plan. Sky-blue paint softens rooms without sacrificing color. LR features impressive Palladian window on 4-ft. carved-out front wall, and leaves behind wealth of space for furnishings. Beyond is DR; its room boundaries marked only by gorgeous white beadboard millwork on 1 wall with 2 flat-against-the-wall, floor-to-ceiling columns providing finished ends and dropped pewter chandelier. Dramatic! Currently, 2 matching rugs cleverly adorn LR/DR space connecting rooms and showing vast size. It s guest-ready! Kitchen is next in succession, and paint color shifts into neutral. 2-tiered granite breakfast bar juts out on DR side and offers extra, casual seating. Appreciate maple cabinets, black & tan granite countertops, and GE Profile suite of SS appliances including double oven and flat cooktop. Farend of kitchen, opposite side of DR, is matching breakfast bar and this time it offers stool seating in sun-splashed adjacent sunroom. Sunroom s combination of vaulted ceiling and sequence of 4 windows with transom windows across back wall, and French door with transom window on side wall come together for explosion of natural light and airy ambiance. From foyer and to right side of staircase, or wrap around from kitchen, this hall is home to laundry room with cabinets, utility sink and access to garage, along with hardwood-floor PR with pedestal sink and wispy floral Robin blue wallpaper. Oversized entrance on this side leads to French door that grants access to ideally-located office with cream built-ins. 1 st -floor carpeted owner s suite is opulent! Striking white-wood beadboard-style tray ceiling commands attention, and 4 windows provide desired natural light. Lavish space! Huge walk-in closet, 1 of 2 in the suite, seals the deal on abundant his-and-hers storage for everything from shorts and shirts to suits and shoes to pants and part-of-every-outfit pocketbooks! Master bath boasts angled tumble-marble ceramic tile floor and dual-sink cherry vanity. Relish jacuzzi tub for all-around relaxing, and shower for all-mornings routine. Both tub and shower are tumble marble all-tile with turquoise ceramic glass border. 2 nd walk-in closet, as promised, guarantees sought-after separate space! Upper level features generous, open 2 nd -floor space enhanced by white wood-plank ceiling continued from main level, accent window above front door, and landing overlook to foyer, perfect for colorful chair and side table. There are 2 secondary BRs with beige carpeting and bonus walk-in closets, and seagrass-look wallpapered bath with oak vanity, tub/shower and tan-tile floor. Slate backyard patio is surrounded by ground cover, pops of greenery and berry-dotted shrubs, and its corner-lot location grants extra privacy and adjacent acreage. Nearby to numerous necessities and niceties. Star-studded space on Starling Rd.!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Keller Williams Realty License #RB-0020798 Listed on: 04/22/2020

Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,083
Year Built
- Built in 2007
Lot Details
- Property is in good condition
HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
- 2 Driveway Spaces
- Front Facing Garage
Home Design
- Villa
- Frame Construction
- Pitched Roof
- Shingle Roof
- Aluminum Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,498 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Recessed Lighting
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Unfinished Basement
- Partial Basement
- Attic
Kitchen
- Built-In Double Oven
- Cooktop
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- En-Suite Bathroom
- Walk-In Closet
- Walk-in Shower
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Exterior Lighting
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Electric Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 134-08.00-832.00-109A
Community Details
Overview
- $1,856 Capital Contribution Fee
- Association fees include lawn maintenance, recreation facility, management, road maintenance, snow removal, trash
- Association Phone (302) 537-6580
- Bay Forest Club Subdivision
Amenities
- Common Area
- Clubhouse
Recreation
- Pier or Dock
- Marina
- Tennis Courts
- Community Basketball Court
- Community Playground
- Fitness Center
- Community Pool
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Ortu Beth A | $320,000 | None Available |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
---|---|---|---|
Open | Ortu Beth A | $240,000 | |
Previous Owner | Ramachandran Parameswara K | $258,000 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
09/22/2020 09/22/20 | Sold | $320,000 | -8.5% | $128 / Sq Ft |
07/07/2020 07/07/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
04/22/2020 04/22/20 | For Sale | $349,900 | -- | $140 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $1,255 | $28,800 | $0 | $28,800 |
2023 | $1,255 | $28,800 | $0 | $28,800 |
2022 | $1,211 | $28,800 | $0 | $28,800 |
2021 | $49 | $28,800 | $0 | $28,800 |
2020 | $1,127 | $28,800 | $0 | $28,800 |
2019 | $1,122 | $28,800 | $0 | $28,800 |
2018 | $1,133 | $29,350 | $0 | $0 |
2017 | $1,119 | $29,350 | $0 | $0 |
2016 | $1,017 | $29,350 | $0 | $0 |
2015 | $1,047 | $29,350 | $0 | $0 |
2014 | $1,032 | $29,350 | $0 | $0 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2020
Walter Taraila
Keller Williams Realty
(410) 726-2454
8 in this area
94 Total Sales
-
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020
Brigit Taylor
Keller Williams Realty
(302) 500-0750
12 in this area
87 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2020
Maryellen Rosenblit
Coldwell Banker Realty
(410) 430-9522
1 in this area
49 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: DESU159682

APN: 134-08.00-832.00-109A
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