NOT LISTED FOR SALE

31771 Skimmer Rd Ocean View, DE 19970

Estimated Value: $710,158 - $783,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,750 Sq Ft
$272/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 15, 2023

Last sale price $685,000 $249 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,309/month

200 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Pier or Dock
  • Fitness Center
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of December 2023

Welcome to this Ryan Homes' FURNISHED (beautifully painted throughout) 4 BD/3 BA Springbrook backing to woods in Award-Winning Bay Forest. Foyer's shining wood floors flow into Great Room, Kitchen, Breakfast Room & hallway. Dining Room at right (or study) features crown molding, chair rails, a chandelier, shades & valences. At left: two Guest BDs & full Guest BA. Front BD includes vaulted ceiling, W2W carpet & one of 7 ceiling fans. Second BD also features W2W carpet & a ceiling fan. Great Room w/ ceiling fan boasts stone (natural gas) Fireplace w/ screen, stone mantel & stone hearth. Light floods the Great Room from 6 windows & transom windows on two sides. Great Room looks into Kitchen, Breakfast Room/Sun Room and out to large Screened Porch. Kitchen features upgraded cabinets, granite counters & stainless steel microwave, gas cooktop, fridge w/ icemaker, double wall ovens, two pantries & a Breakfast Bar. Extended Breakfast Area/Sunroom features ceiling fan, 5 windows, transoms & 2 skylights. Proceeding to the Primary BD Suite, you'll find another ceiling fan set into a tray ceiling w/ custom lighting, W2W carpet, 2 walk-in closets & a spacious Primary BA w/ double basin vanity. Just outside the Primary BD, there's a Laundry Room. Upstairs, you'll find the home's fourth BD, a full BA and a large Bonus Room served by legacy 2nd Zone HVAC w/ Thermostat & 2 auxiliary HVAC units (Sellers sometimes had 9+ family staying upstairs during hot summer visits). The large Screened Porch boasts plenty of entertainment space, including a teak table serving 6 and two separate sitting areas plus another ceiling fan. Behind the Screened Porch, a landscaped patio features another table & 4 chairs plus a BBQ grill. Beautiful lawns enjoy sun and shade from the adjacent woods and deer may come to visit! The home's irrigation system & well keep the lawn lush from spring through fall. There's also an outdoor shower w/ Dressing Area. This is a very special Springbrook, built to match a former Bay Forest Springbrook Model home... don't wait too long to see it! But that is just the beginning! Don't forget all that Bay Forest delivers! Having been named a Platinum Award Winning #1 Best in American Living Community in 2019 by the National Association of Homebuilders, Bay Forest and its extraordinary amenities are all but unmatched in Sussex County at this price point. Those amenities include: a clubhouse w/ lounge filled w/ tables, chairs, a fireplace & cable TV, a grille, a game room and Women's & Men's lockers opening onto 3 pools (including a lazy river). There are 4 tennis (or pickleball) courts & a tennis pavilion, outdoor basketball nets, children's play areas, a putting green, bocce lawns (newly upgraded in 2023), horseshoe pits, a volley ball lawn & a fire pit. Bay Forest's Recreation 'Barn' accommodates a basketball court or 3 indoor pickle ball courts year-round or as many as 450 Bay Forest homeowners & guests for New Year's & similar celebrations. The Rec Barn opens onto a Great Lawn, two new pools w/ expansive decks for guests, a grille/snack bar, and an exercise facility that includes a dance/yoga studio w/ resilient flooring. Don't forget the Beautiful Community Herb Garden w/ a large Potting Shed - the Herb Garden Committee welcomes community participation in planting & enjoyment of this special space. Our Kayak Launch sports a long pier w/ expansive views of the Indian River Bay & Indian River Bridge and plenty of kayak storage space (for rent). There's a Summer Season Beach Shuttle (5 days/week). Our Shearwater Drive Bridge (crossing Collins Creek to our new Rec Barn, Pools & Exercise Facility) unites Bay Forest's two sections while offering extraordinary views of the salt marsh it crosses and Indian River Bay beyond. 15+ miles of sidewalks. 5 Miles Bethany Beach. 2 YEAR HOME WARRANTY FOR ADDED PEACE OF MIND: A $1,200 VALUE! There's no place like Bay Forest... When you own here, you'll see why!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joseph Loughran

(302) 539-9040 joeloughran@lnf.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 04/24/2023

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Cindy Souza

(302) 539-9040 cindy.souza@lnf.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,526

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70.00 x 125.00
  • Infill Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned MR, AR1

HOA Fees

  • $304 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
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Blown-In Insulation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • CPVC or PVC Pipes
  • Tile

Interior Spaces

  • 2,750 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Fireplace Mantel
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Palladian Windows
  • Transom Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Insulated Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Room
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • 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

  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Flood Lights

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Efficient Windows

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Screened Patio
  • Exterior Lighting

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Underground Utilities
  • 220 Volts
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • 110 Volts
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 67
  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-08.00-695.00

Community Details

Overview

  • $1,000 Capital Contribution Fee
  • Association fees include all ground fee, 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 NVRyan Homes
  • Bay Forest Club Subdivision, Springbrook Floorplan
  • Property Manager

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Clubhouse
  • Community Center
  • Meeting Room

Recreation

  • Pier or Dock
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Fenced Community Pool
  • Lap or Exercise Community Pool
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,526

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$304 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Coastal, Contemporary
  • Sussex De Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Kitchen - Gourmet
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient, Palladian, Screens, Skylights, Transom
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Screen, Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Insulated
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, Tray Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Permanent, Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Great Room, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Screened Porch
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
  • Total Sq Ft: 2750
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2750
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 254.55
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2750
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Blown-In Insulation, Cpvc/Pvc, Tile, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Outside Shower, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top, Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Asphalt
  • Spa: No
  • View: Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods, Street
  • 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
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Paved Parking
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat, Whole House Fan, Zoned
  • Electric Service: 110 Volts, 200+ Amp Service, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, Underground
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Under Ground, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Internet Services: Broadband

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 304.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Basketball Courts, Bike Trail, Club House, Common Grounds, Community Center, Fitness Center, Jog/Walk Path, Meeting Room, Pier/Dock, Pool - Outdoor, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: All Ground Fee, 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
  • HOA Name: BAY FOREST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No
  • Community Pool Features: Concrete, Fenced, Gunite, In Ground, Lap/Exercise

Fee Information

  • Other Fees: 495.00
  • Other Fees Frequency: Annually
  • Capital Contribution Fee: 1000.00

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.20
  • Lot Dimensions: 70.00 x 125.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8712.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Roof, Screened
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Soil Types: Sandy
  • Zoning: MR
  • Zoning Description: AR1
  • In City Limits: No

Building Info

  • Builder Name: NVRyan Homes

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Yes
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Pets: Dogs Ok, Cats Ok
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: Yes

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1359.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1526.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-08.00-695.00
  • Tax Lot: 67
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 10, 2025
Sold by
Wolf Richard J and Wolf Mary P
Bought by
Richard And Mary Wolf Joint Trust and Wolf
Current Estimated Value
$748,290

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 24, 2023
Closed on
Dec 15, 2023
Sold by
Revocable Living Trust
Bought by
Wolf Richard J and Wolf Mary P
Seller's Agent
Joseph Loughran
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Souza
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$725,000
Sold Price
$685,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-5.52%
Views
488

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2015
Sold by
Paulter Charles P and Paulter Susan A
Bought by
Rev Living Trust Of Charles & Susan A Pa
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Richard And Mary Wolf Joint Trust -- None Listed On Document
Wolf Richard J $685,000 None Listed On Document
Rev Living Trust Of Charles & Susan A Pa -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/15/2023 12/15/23 Sold $685,000 -2.1% $249 / Sq Ft
08/21/2023 08/21/23 Price Changed $700,000 -2.1% $255 / Sq Ft
06/11/2023 06/11/23 Price Changed $715,000 -1.4% $260 / Sq Ft
04/24/2023 04/24/23 For Sale $725,000 -- $264 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $1,336 $37,550 $6,250 $31,300
2024 $1,582 $37,550 $6,250 $31,300
2023 $1,107 $37,550 $6,250 $31,300
2022 $1,082 $37,550 $6,250 $31,300
2021 $1,138 $37,550 $6,250 $31,300
2020 $1,077 $37,550 $6,250 $31,300
2019 $1,071 $37,550 $6,250 $31,300
2018 $1,084 $37,550 $0 $0
2017 $1,109 $37,550 $0 $0
2016 $1,089 $37,550 $0 $0
2015 $866 $37,550 $0 $0
2014 $847 $37,550 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU2040160

Bright MLS

APN: 134-08.00-695.00

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