31459 Railway Road

Closed 3/28/22

oversized1 car detached garage with electric

first floor full bath with Rinnai on demand water

first floor full bath with tub and laundry

built in microwave with exhaust and gas range

stainless refrigerator through the door services

storage under stairs & newer water filtratration

detached garage with electric & built-in workbench

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Last Sold Price

$350,000

3 beds2 baths1,416 sqft$247/sqft

31459 Railway Rd, Ocean View, DE 19970

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.61 acresLot Size

1979Year Built

$247/sq ftPrice per sq ft

5 carsParking Spaces

Description

You can't get much closer to the beach but still be in the "country" with over a half acre of land and no HOA! This lovely updated cottage is just waiting for you to make it your own. Recently refinished hardwood floors, recently painted exterior of home and kitchen cabinets, new roof and water treatment system in 2020. Kitchen recently updated with quartz countertops, new extra deep sink, tile wall and back splash. An oversized detached garage with electricity, built-in work bench and plenty of...You can't get much closer to the beach but still be in the "country" with over a half acre of land and no HOA! This lovely updated cottage is just waiting for you to make it your own. Recently refinished hardwood floors, recently painted exterior of home and kitchen cabinets, new roof and water treatment system in 2020. Kitchen recently updated with quartz countertops, new extra deep sink, tile wall and back splash. An oversized detached garage with electricity, built-in work bench and plenty of storage area is perfect for someone who enjoys hobbies. There is a possibility of subdividing lot into two lots for those who want to pursue this with the County. Only 4.5 miles to Bethany Beach with it's white sandy beach, boardwalk, shopping and restaurants. Tax-free outlet shopping is located nearby in Rehoboth Beach, along with boutique shopping, restaurants and the big boardwalk . With all this going for it, this one won't last long!

Listed by: Rose Walker 302.745.0614 rose@rosesbythesea.com • Keller Williams Realty

Listing closed: 03/28/2022 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DESU2016430

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$367,500

Avg days on market

103

Sale-to-list ratio

92.4%

1/31

$330,000

Sold 04/10/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,568
Square Feet: 0.25
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31434 Oak Street, Ocean View, DE 19970

1/40

$367,500

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,412
Square Feet: 0.28
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138 Hollywood Drive, Ocean View, DE 19970

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$315,000

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,500
Square Feet: 0.27
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36757 Clubhouse Road, Ocean View, DE 19970

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,440
Square Feet: 0.23
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727 Hickman Drive, Ocean View, DE 19970

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Sold 04/06/26

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,392
Square Feet: 0.29
Acres

36697 Clubhouse Road, Ocean View, DE 19970

1/46

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,578
Square Feet: 0.25
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36382 Park Circle, Ocean View, DE 19970

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,232
Square Feet: 0.22
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63 Dorothy Circle, Ocean View, DE 19970

a view of a house with a big yard and large trees

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,352
Square Feet: 0.45
Acres

35978 Squirrels Run Circle, Ocean View, DE 19970

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$300,000

Sold 02/07/25

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,232
Square Feet: 0.12
Acres

36837 Old Mill Court, Ocean View, DE 19970

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Property Information for 31459 Railway Road

Property Details

Taxes: $532 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Sussex County
Tax ID Number: 134-08.00-32.00
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Cottage
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Views: Trees/Woods
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: LAYTON DEVELOPMENT
Subdivision: LAYTON DEVELOPMENT (SUSSEX DE)
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE (OCEAN VIEW DE)
Legal Subdivision: Layton Development
Total Parking Spaces: 5
Central Air: No
Basement: No
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,416.00
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
Building Winterized Y/N: No
Property Condition: Very Good

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1979
Lot Size: 0.61 AC / 26,698 SF

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

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Property Manager Y/N: No
Senior Community: No

Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2021
Tax Assessed Value: $13,500

Year Assessed: 2021
County Tax: $60
Improvement Assessed Value: $11,000
Land Assessed Value: $2,500
Clean Green Assessed: No
Municipal Trash: No
Land Use Code: RS
Zoning: GR
Tax Lot: 4
School Tax: $472
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK

Concessions: Yes
Concessions Amount: $7,500
Concession Remarks: credit for central air

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Great Room, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Stories: Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet

Room 2

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet

Room 3

Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Concrete

Room 4

Room Type: Bathroom 2
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl

Room 5

Room Type: Bathroom 1
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Tub Shower

Room 6

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - HardWood

Room 7

Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet

Room 8

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Countertop(s) - Quartz, Flooring - Tile, Kitchen - Country

Room 9

Room Type: Laundry
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Room 10

Room Type: Great Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - Tile, Wood Stove

Building Info

Year Major Reno Remodel: 2019
Total Finished SQFT: 1,416.00

Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Total SQFT: 1,416.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Main Entrance Orientation: East
Construction Materials: Frame, T-1-11, Wood Siding
Roof: Architectural Shingle, Pitched
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8013/4548/9898/801345489898_512_384_WM_B-Q9dG57xyj7yaLh.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Paneled Walls
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Partially Carpeted, Vinyl, Ceramic Tile
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 267.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Landscaping, Open, Rear Yard, Front Yard, Level, Not In Development, Partly Wooded, Private, Road Frontage, Rural, Secluded, SideYard(s), Subdivision Possible
Soil Types: Loam
Road Surface Type: Black Top
Road Responsibility: State
Road Frontage Length: 98.00
Fencing: Partially
Location Type: Rural
Parcel ID: 5125251
Additional Parcels: No
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1

Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Total Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Stone Driveway
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area

Interior Features

Interior Features: Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Wood Stove, Combination Dining/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Galley, Pantry, Upgraded Countertops, Water Treat System, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Fireplace: No

Fireplaces Count: 0
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless, Built-In Range, Water Conditioner - Owned
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
Laundry Type: Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit, Main Floor

Exterior Features

Spa: No
Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Outside Shower, Outbuilding(s)

Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Pool: No Pool
Horse: No
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV Available, Propane, Electric Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric, Wood Burn Stove
Heating Fuel: Electric, Wood
Hot Water: Tankless
Water Source: Well
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: 220 Volts

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: Sussex County Association of REALTORS (DE)
List Agent URL: www.RosesByTheSea.com

Property History for 31459 Railway Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 28, 2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1490350627	$350,000	+9.3% / yr
Mar 28, 2022	Closed BRIGHT #DESU2016430	$350,000	—
Mar 21, 2022	Pending BRIGHT #DESU2016430		—
Feb 21, 2022	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DESU2016430		—
Feb 21, 2022	Pending BRIGHT #DESU2016430		—
Feb 21, 2022	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DESU2016430		—
Feb 17, 2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU2016430	$350,000	—
Jul 14, 2020	Expired BRIGHT #DESU144526	$259,900	—
Aug 2, 2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU144526	$284,900	—
May 11, 2012	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #335445957	$146,000	—
May 11, 2012	Closed BRIGHT #1000964178	$146,000	—
Mar 8, 2012	Pending BRIGHT #1000964178		—
Feb 17, 2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000964178	$149,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/28/2022	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1490350627	$350,000 +9.3% / yr
03/28/2022	Closed BRIGHT #DESU2016430	$350,000
03/21/2022	Pending BRIGHT #DESU2016430	—
02/21/2022	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DESU2016430	—
02/21/2022	Pending BRIGHT #DESU2016430	—
02/21/2022	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DESU2016430	—
02/17/2022	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU2016430	$350,000
07/14/2020	Expired BRIGHT #DESU144526	$259,900
08/02/2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU144526	$284,900
05/11/2012	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #335445957	$146,000
05/11/2012	Closed BRIGHT #1000964178	$146,000
03/08/2012	Pending BRIGHT #1000964178	—
02/17/2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000964178	$149,900

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

Public Records for 31459 Railway Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,500Additions$11,000Total$13,500

Tax Record2025$1,101 ($92 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,302 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,302 SqFtStories2Lot Size26,698 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1974ZoningGRCountySUSSEXAPN134-8.00-32.00

Schools near 31459 Railway Road

This home is within Indian River School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Lord Baltimore Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.1 mi
7/10	Selbyville Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	8.6 mi
6/10	Indian River High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	6.6 mi
8/10	Southern Delaware School of the Arts	Public - Choice school	K to 8	9.2 mi
NR	Indian River Intensive Learning Center	Public - Nearby school	12	9.2 mi
NR	Ennis (Howard T.) School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 12	12.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Lord Baltimore Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.1 mi
7/10	Selbyville Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	8.6 mi
6/10	Indian River High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	6.6 mi
8/10	Southern Delaware School of the Arts PublicK to 8 Choice school	9.2 mi
NR	Indian River Intensive Learning Center Public12 Nearby school	9.2 mi
NR	Ennis (Howard T.) School PublicPK to 12 Nearby school	12.5 mi

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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 31459 Railway Road, Ocean View, DE 19970	$350,000	3	2	1,416	26,698
31457 Railway Road, Ocean View, DE 19970	$98,000	–	–	1,056	26,698
31461 Railway Road, Ocean View, DE 19970	–	–	–	2,079	26,698
31455 Railway Road, Ocean View, DE 19970	$457,000	3	2	1,232	38,592
31465 Railway Road, Ocean View, DE 19970	$268,700	3	3	1,604	26,572
31456 Railway Road, Ocean View, DE 19970	–	–	–	798	21,310
31185 Jerry Drive, Ocean View, DE 19970	$242,000	3	2	1,450	13,129
45 Dorothy Circle, Ocean View, DE 19970	$50,000	3	–	1,656	13,247
63 Railway Road, Millville, DE 19970	$205,000	3	2	–	40,510
31275 Pine Street, Ocean View, DE 19970	–	–	–	672	11,500
31451 Railway Road, Ocean View, DE 19970	$118,500	2	1	1,100	53,579
31458 Railway Road, Millville, DE 19970	$80,000	2	2	–	20,726
31154 Jerry Drive, Ocean View, DE 19970	$175,000	3	2	1,446	18,975
36789 Elmer Avenue, Ocean View, DE 19970	–	–	–	1,792	26,698
43 Dorothy Circle, Ocean View, DE 19970	–	3	–	1,056	12,118
31170 Jerry Drive, Ocean View, DE 19970	–	3	–	2,115	37,348

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