Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,498 sqft$128/sqft
31043 Starling Rd, Unit 109A, Ocean View, DE 19970
TownhouseProperty Type
8.88 acresLot Size
2007Year Built
$128/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$2,568/yrHOA Fees
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful 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...Beautiful 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.!
  • Listed by: Walter D. Taraila 302.360.0300 walt.t@kw.com • Keller Williams Realty
  • Listed by: Brigit R Taylor 302.360.0300 brigittaylor@kw.com • Keller Williams Realty
Listing closed: 09/22/2020 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DESU159682

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$560,000

Avg days on market

57

Sale-to-list ratio

94.6%

Ocean View, DE

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Location

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Sold By Coldwell Banker Realty

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Property Information for 31043 Starling Road, Unit 109A

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,083 / year
  • Condo/Co-op Fees: $3,264 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 134-08.00-832.00-109A
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: Yes
  • HOA: Yes
  • Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
  • Style: Villa
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: BAY FOREST CLUB
  • Subdivision: BAY FOREST CLUB (SUSSEX DE)
  • Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE (OCEAN VIEW DE)
  • Legal Subdivision: BAY FOREST CLUB
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,498.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Lot Size: 8.88 AC / 386,813 SF
Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER
  • School District County ID: 300200396898
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: SUSSEX
  • MLS Area: Baltimore Hundred (31001)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • HOA Phone: (302) 537-6580
  • HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Lawn Maintenance, Recreation Facility, Management, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash
  • HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Basketball Courts, Bike Trail, Club House, Common Grounds, Exercise Room, Fitness Center, Jog/Walk Path, Marina/Marina Club, Pier/Dock, Pool - Outdoor, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground
  • Senior Community: No
  • Capital Contribution Amount: $1,856
  • Type of Condo: Condo/Coop Association, Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $28,800
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • County Tax: $128
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $28,800
  • Land Assessed Value: $550
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: RC
  • Zoning: 2007 77
  • School Tax: $955
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
  • TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Attic, Primary Bathroom
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,498.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Parcel ID: 5243215
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Recessed Lighting, Carpet, Wood Floors, Attic, Primary Bath(s), Stall Shower, Walk-in Closet(s)
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Accessibility Features: None
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Coastal Association of REALTORS (MD)
  • List Agent URL: www.list2Auction.com

Property History for 31043 Starling Road, Unit 109A

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 22, 2020

Closed

BRIGHT #DESU159682

$320,000
Jul 31, 2020

Expired

BRIGHT #DESU146554

Jul 7, 2020

Pending

BRIGHT #DESU159682

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/22/2020

Closed

BRIGHT #DESU159682

$320,000
07/31/2020

Expired

BRIGHT #DESU146554

07/07/2020

Pending

BRIGHT #DESU159682

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 31043 Starling Road, Unit 109A

Taxable ValueLand$550Additions$28,800Total$29,350
Tax Record2018$1,133 ($94 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Above Grade Finished SqFt2,403 SqFtStories2StyleCondominiumYear Built2007CountySUSSEXAPN1340800083200109A

Schools near 31043 Starling Road, Unit 109A

This home is within Indian River School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Lord Baltimore Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Selbyville Middle School
Public6 to 8

Indian River High School
Public9 to 12

Southern Delaware School of the Arts
PublicK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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