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Sold on 09/15/2023

31478 River Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970

  • $425,000

    Last sold 09/15/2023 after 125 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 2,180

    Sqft ($195/Sqft)

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About 31478 River Dr

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1987
HOA fee $25/month
Lot size 0.28 Acre
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
A boater's and fisherman's delight! You will be pleasantly surprised at the space in this older custom 3 BR 2.5 Bath rancher located in water oriented community of Banks Harbor Retreat one lot from White Creek. This home has an above ground pool, large shed, outdoor H/C shower, fish cleaning station, and attached 2 car garage. Inside the home there is a family room and screened porch addition, a gas woodstove in large living room, huge kitchen/dining room with new fridge. The private Marina is just steps from the home. Property owners can rent or purchase a boat slip and/or use the ramp to launch water craft for a fee. HOA allows owners to keep their boat on their property. With low HOA dues, Banks Harbor offers a fishing pond, "little library", and open spaces making it a great summer retreat or full time home. Located less than 4 miles from Bethany Beach, close to shopping, restaurants, banks, Shops of Millville, the Millville Boardwalk, and Holts Landing State Park. Seller has a boat slip available for purchase.
Listed by
Listing Agent - PEGGY MULLEN
Listing Office - Keller Williams Realty
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#DESU2040474 • last updated 2 years ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C, Electric
Heating Electric
Levels/Style Ranch/Rambler
Type Residential
Status Closed
SqFt 2180
Lot Size (SqFt) 12197
Lot Size (Acres) 0.28
County Tax 109, Annually
School Tax 890
Annual Property Tax 1000
Year Built 1987
Condition Very Good
HOA Fee 300, Annually
New Construction (Y/N) N
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 2
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Laundry Main Floor
Total # of Rooms 7
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Walls/ Ceilings Dry Wall
Interior Features Attic, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Country, Primary Bath(s), Window Treatments, Floor Plan - Traditional, Tub Shower
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Roof Architectural Shingle
Foundation Crawl Space
Garage Desc Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
Parking Desc Concrete Driveway, Attached Garage, Driveway
# Garage Spaces 2
# Parking Spaces 6
# Attached Garage Spaces 2
# Driveway Spaces 4
Exterior Features BBQ Grill, Boat Storage, Outbuilding(s), Outside Shower, Exterior Lighting
Existing Structures Above Grade, Below Grade, Screened, Shed
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Electricity Circuit Breakers
Pool Yes - Personal, Above Ground
Inclusions Some Furnishings Convey.
Location
Water Access Private Access
Body of Water White Creek, Creek
View Creek/Stream
Subdivision BANKS HARBOR RETREAT
Water Source Well
Senior Community (Y/N) N
High School INDIAN RIVER
Elementary School LORD BALTIMORE
School District INDIAN RIVER
Middle School SELBYVILLE
Location Creek/Stream
Zoning MR
Lot/ Land Details
Road Responsibility Private
Road Surface Type Black Top
Soil Types Unknown
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Aug 2023
    mls logo MLS # DESU2040474
  • Aug 25, 2023 Pending
  • May 13, 2023 Listed
    $499,000
  • 31478 River Dr
    $425K
  • Banks Harbor Retreat
  • 19970
    $519K -5% y/y
  • Ocean View
    $515K -6% y/y
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8/10
Lord Baltimore Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Indian River School District
5/10
Selbyville Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Indian River School District
6/10
Indian River High School
public Grades 9-12
Indian River School District
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