31283 Grackle Ct Ocean View, DE 19970
Estimated payment $4,259/month
Highlights
- Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
- View of Trees or Woods
- Coastal Architecture
- Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
- Open Floorplan
- Secluded Lot
About This Home
Beautiful 4 BD/3 BA NV Homes Energy Star Seaport backs to woods, loaded w/ upgrades. Partially Furnished Depending on Strength of Offer. Front walk leads to broad Front Porch & Leaded Glass Front Door. Open to Foyer w/ gleaming wood floors flowing through downstairs Great Room, Breakfast Room, Kitchen & Hallway (except Bedrooms & Laundry). Study at right features W2W carpet & ceiling fan/light. At left, Full Guest Bath w/ upgraded tile floor, vanity (granite counter) & tub shower is flanked by 2 Guest BD w/ W2W carpet, window treatments & ceiling fans. Extended Great Room brightly lit by four windows viewing huge screened porch. A stone NG fireplace w/ hearth & heatilator is the Great Room’s centerpiece, along w/ window treatments, a ceiling fan & free-standing TV. Great Room flows into Kitchen featuring: upgraded black appliances, beautiful, maple-toned cabinetry, upgraded granite countertops, a tiled backsplash, breakfast bar, twin pantries & recessed lighting. Kitchen & Great Room open to the extended Morning Room (w/ ceiling fan) that views the deck and woods. The 1st floor Primary Bedroom is an amazing retreat. There’s a sitting area/study the size of a small bedroom, offset by architectural columns, immediately adjacent to the bedroom itself. There’s also W2W carpet, a tray ceiling w/ceiling fan & twin walk-in closets. The Primary Bedroom views the Deck & woods out back. The Primary Bath boasts upgraded cabinetry, a granite countertop & a large stall shower w/ a built-in bench. Upstairs you’ll find a fourth large Bedroom, full Bath & huge Bonus Room... a great getaway for guests. There’s also a first floor Laundry. Outside the large 3 Season Room, you’ll find a large deck with a hot tub & BBQ Grill. There’s also an Outdoor Shower. There’s a dehumidifier in the Conditioned Crawlspace. There’s also an Irrigation System. Don’t forget that the Garage shelving, tool chest & tools may convey! Bay Forest’s HOA maintains lawn (mowing, fertilization). New Owner Capital Contribution: $1,000. $495 annual charge for water/sewer infrastructure. 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: 12/03/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,551
Year Built
- Built in 2012
Lot Details
- 0.25 Acre Lot
- Cul-De-Sac
- Infill Lot
- No Through Street
- Secluded Lot
- Level Lot
- Sprinkler System
- Partially Wooded Lot
- Backs to Trees or Woods
- Back, Front, and Side Yard
- Property is in excellent condition
- Property is zoned MR
HOA Fees
- $320 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- 2 Driveway Spaces
- Front Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- On-Street Parking
Property Views
- Woods
- Garden
Home Design
- Coastal Architecture
- Contemporary Architecture
- Frame Construction
- Spray Foam Insulation
- Blown-In Insulation
- Architectural Shingle Roof
- Asphalt Roof
- Vinyl Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Stick Built Home
- CPVC or PVC Pipes
Interior Spaces
- 2,900 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Open Floorplan
- Partially Furnished
- Crown Molding
- Tray Ceiling
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Recessed Lighting
- Heatilator
- Fireplace With Glass Doors
- Stone Fireplace
- Fireplace Mantel
- Gas Fireplace
- Double Pane Windows
- Insulated Windows
- Double Hung Windows
- Stained Glass
- Transom Windows
- Window Screens
- Insulated Doors
- Entrance Foyer
- Great Room
- Family Room Off Kitchen
- Den
- Bonus Room
- Screened Porch
- Crawl Space
Kitchen
- Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
- Breakfast Room
- Built-In Self-Cleaning Oven
- Electric Oven or Range
- Cooktop with Range Hood
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Upgraded Countertops
- Disposal
Flooring
- 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
- Washer
Home Security
- Storm Doors
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Appliances
- Energy-Efficient Windows
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Shower
- Exterior Lighting
Schools
- Lord Baltimore Elementary School
- Indian River High School
Utilities
- Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
- Dehumidifier
- Programmable Thermostat
- Underground Utilities
- Natural Gas Water Heater
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 84
- Assessor Parcel Number 134-08.00-781.00
Community Details
Overview
- $41 Other Monthly Fees
- $1,000 Capital Contribution Fee
- Bay Forest Community Association
- Built by NV Homes
- Bay Forest Club Subdivision, Seaport Floorplan
- Property Manager
Recreation
- Community Pool with Domestic Water
- Lap or Exercise Community Pool
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 | $1,081 | $42,700 | $6,750 | $35,950 |
| 2024 | $1,310 | $42,700 | $6,750 | $35,950 |
| 2023 | $1,310 | $42,700 | $6,750 | $35,950 |
| 2022 | $1,281 | $42,700 | $6,750 | $35,950 |
| 2021 | $1,330 | $42,700 | $6,750 | $35,950 |
| 2020 | $1,258 | $42,700 | $6,750 | $35,950 |
| 2019 | $1,251 | $42,700 | $6,750 | $35,950 |
| 2018 | $1,266 | $42,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $1,665 | $42,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $1,471 | $42,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $1,516 | $42,700 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $1,415 | $40,400 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/09/2025 12/09/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 12/03/2025 12/03/25 | For Sale | $725,000 | +86.9% | $250 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/28/2012 03/28/12 | Sold | $387,910 | 0.0% | $209 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 12/02/2011 12/02/11 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/01/2011 11/01/11 | For Sale | $387,910 | -- | $209 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | $387,910 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $160,000 | Unknown |
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
MLS Number: DESU2101274
APN: 134-08.00-781.00
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