NOT LISTED FOR SALE

31783 Skimmer Rd Ocean View, DE 19970

Estimated Value: $725,701 - $810,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,900 Sq Ft
$262/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 14, 2020

Last sale price $625,000 $216 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,353/month

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Pier or Dock
  • 24-Hour Security
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • Fitness Center
  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen

About This Home

As of August 2020

This impeccably built and beautifully decorated home is located in Bay Forest Club, Ocean View, Delaware, located just 3 miles from beautiful and quaint Bethany Beach. Bay Forest is loaded with amenities and was recently named The Best Community in the Nation awarded by the National Association of Home Builders. This gorgeous home is set on a wooded, private, fee simple lot with roomy, columned porches and patio to enjoy the outdoors and entertain your friends and family. Everyday in Bay Forest is like being on vacation. No yardwork to do so the hardest thing you have to do all day is to decide what activity you want to take part in. Go to any of the three pools, play tennis or pickleball, go to the activity barn for an exercise class, kayak or canoe from the Bay Forest marina, or workout at the state-of-the-art fitness center, just to mention a few! If you enjoy walking or jogging for exercise you ll love the miles of walking paths and trails in Bay Forest. There s plenty of room for your friends and family to stay in this family-friendly home. Each of the 4-bedrooms has ensuite bathrooms so all your visitors will enjoy their privacy. This home is loaded with upgrades, too numerous to mention all of them. Some of the upgrades include: vaulted ceilings, solid stained-in-place wood floors on main level (including MBR), upgraded granite, California closet organizers, tankless water heater, paver driveway and patio, and finished garage. Please take a look at the attached matterport virtual tour of our beautiful home: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=kg3x6CatDF2&mls=1

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christopher Carr

(855) 885-4663 support@simplechoicerealty.com HomeZu Listed on: 06/18/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

datacorrect BrightMLS

(844) 552-7444 datacorrect@brightmls.com Non Subscribing Office License #0225194075

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,285

Year Built

  • Built in 2013

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70.00 x 125.00
  • West Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned MR

HOA Fees

  • $324 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Frame Construction
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,900 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Efficiency Studio
  • Carpet

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Extra Refrigerator or Freezer
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Motion Detectors
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Screened Patio
  • Wrap Around Porch

Schools

  • Indian River Middle School
  • Indian River High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Back Up Gas Heat Pump System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 62
  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-08.00-690.00

Community Details

Overview

  • Bay Forest Club Subdivision

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Common Area
  • Clubhouse
  • Community Center
  • Meeting Room
  • Party Room
  • Community Dining Room
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Pier or Dock
  • Marina
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Volleyball Courts
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Indoor Pool
  • Community Spa
  • Putting Green
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Security

  • 24-Hour Security

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,285

Year Built

Built in 2013

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$324 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Sussex De Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 2013
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Energy Star Refrigerator, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave, Oven - Double, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Efficiency, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Wainscotting
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2900
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2900
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 215.52
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2900
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Aluminum Siding
  • 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: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: Underground
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Gas Backup, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: 24 Hour Security, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Motion Detectors, Security System, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Dsl Available, Electric Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Under Ground, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 324.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Basketball Courts, Bike Trail, Club House, Common Grounds, Community Center, Dining Rooms, Exercise Room, Fitness Center, Hot Tub, Jog/Walk Path, Marina/Marina Club, Meeting Room, Party Room, Picnic Area, Pier/Dock, Pool - Indoor, Putting Green, Recreational Center, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Volleyball Courts
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: INDIAN RIVER
  • Middle Or Junior School: INDIAN RIVER

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Landscaping
  • 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: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened, Wrap Around
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: MR
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5126314
  • School Tax: 1132.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1285.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-08.00-690.00
  • Tax Lot: 62
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2020
Closed on
Jul 21, 2020
Sold by
Thayer Daniel S and Thayer Sandra L
Bought by
Thrift James H and Thrift Kelly L
Seller's Agent
Christopher Carr
HomeZu
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$625,000
Sold Price
$625,000
Current Estimated Value
$760,675

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$135,675
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.63%
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Outstanding Balance
$441,697
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$318,978

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2013
Sold by
Bay Forest Llc
Bought by
Thayer Daniel S and Thayer Sandra L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.29%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Thrift James H $625,000 None Available
Thayer Daniel S $534,212 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Thrift James H $500,000
Previous Owner Thayer Daniel S $417,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/14/2020 08/14/20 Sold $625,000 0.0% $216 / Sq Ft
06/23/2020 06/23/20 For Sale $625,000 0.0% $216 / Sq Ft
06/22/2020 06/22/20 Off Market $625,000 -- --
06/21/2020 06/21/20 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2020 06/18/20 For Sale $625,000 -- $216 / 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 $1,458 $34,300 $6,250 $28,050
2024 $1,448 $34,300 $6,250 $28,050
2023 $1,449 $34,300 $6,250 $28,050
2022 $1,426 $34,300 $6,250 $28,050
2021 $431 $34,300 $6,250 $28,050
2020 $955 $34,300 $6,250 $28,050
2019 $949 $34,300 $6,250 $28,050
2018 $962 $34,300 $0 $0
2017 $1,308 $34,300 $0 $0
2016 $1,230 $34,300 $0 $0
2015 $1,266 $34,300 $0 $0
2014 $1,248 $34,300 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU162994

Bright MLS

APN: 134-08.00-690.00

Delaware Sussex County Ocean View 19970

31783 Skimmer Rd, Ocean View, DE

Not Listed for Sale

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