31813 Skimmer Road
Closed 12/14/20
Closed 12/14/20
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.3 acresLot Size
2007Year Built
$182/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$277/moHOA Fees
6 carsParking Spaces
Description
Beautiful 3BD/2BA NVR Homes Springbrook loaded with options & upgrades, including a 0.3 acre premium 80' by 187' lot that backs to thick trees with a huge rear lawn. This house has been pet and smoke free from the date it was sold as new construction. The Foyer's gleaming wood floors welcome you home before continuing into the Study, Kitchen, Great Room, Hallway and Master Bedroom (Master Bedroom W2W carpets were replaced with Bruce hardwoods in 2018). The Study, front Guest Bedroom, Master Bedroom...Beautiful 3BD/2BA NVR Homes Springbrook loaded with options & upgrades, including a 0.3 acre premium 80' by 187' lot that backs to thick trees with a huge rear lawn. This house has been pet and smoke free from the date it was sold as new construction. The Foyer's gleaming wood floors welcome you home before continuing into the Study, Kitchen, Great Room, Hallway and Master Bedroom (Master Bedroom W2W carpets were replaced with Bruce hardwoods in 2018). The Study, front Guest Bedroom, Master Bedroom & upstairs Bonus Room all have plantation shutters to reduce glare and increase privacy. There is beautiful crown molding in the Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Morning Room, Study and Hallway to the Master Bedroom. There are chair rails in the Foyer, Morning Room and Hallway to the Master Bedroom. Across the Foyer from the Study, you'll find two Guest Bedrooms sharing a full Bath. The front Guest Bedroom features a vaulted ceiling, as does the Morning Room. The extended Great Room enjoys loads of light from 4 windows that look onto a 3-Season Porch. The Great Room has a gas fireplace trimmed with a stone hearth/chimney flanked by custom built-in bookcases and a 2019 65" 4K Smart Samsung wall-screen TV above the fireplace. The large Kitchen enjoys upgraded wood cabinets & glass front cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances including fridge, microwave, cooktop and double wall ovens (top one is a convection oven). The Kitchen flows into an informal Breakfast/Dining area and out to the 3-Season Porch with eZeBreeze windows and onto a large deck. The huge back yard includes gardens and tall trees at the rear property line. The Master Bedroom suite includes walk-in closets, upgraded Master Bath with a beautiful custom vanity and stall shower. Upstairs, you'll find a huge Bonus Room for visiting family & guests. The home has two zones for HVAC with separate thermostats on each floor. There's also an upgraded, large walk-in attic under the 2nd floor eaves. This storage/attic was engineered with 2" by 10" beams sistered to 2" by 8" beams with 3/4" plywood flooring. The home has a conditioned crawl space that is heater or cooled seasonally by the HVAC system to ensure the space remains dry. The crawl space has poured concrete walls that have been insulated and a sump pump. Don't forget the tankless water heater installed in 2017 along with its 20-year-warranty and the 6-zone irrigation system serving the lawn & gardens along with an irrigation well. Meanwhile: the National Association of Homebuilders named Bay Forest Platinum Award Winning #1 Best in American Living Community in 2019. Its amenities, all but unmatched in Sussex County at this price point, include: a clubhouse with lounge filled with 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). Plus 4 tennis courts & a tennis pavilion, outdoor basketball nets, children's play areas, a putting green, bocce lawns, horseshoe pits & a fire pit. Our new Recreation 'Barn' accommodates a basketball court or 3 pickle ball courts or 450 Bay Forest homeowners & guests for New Year's & similar celebrations. The Rec Barn opens onto a Great Lawn, two new pools with expansive decks for guests, a grille/snack bar, and an exercise facility that includes a dance/yoga studio with resilient flooring. Our Kayak Launch sports a long pier with 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 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 $1,000 VALUE! There's no place like Bay Forest... When you own here, you'll see why!
- Listed by: JOE LOUGHRAN 302.864.3216 joeloughran@lnf.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Listing closed: 12/14/2020 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DESU166828
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Location
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1Property Information for 31813 Skimmer Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $1,510 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Sussex County
- Tax ID Number: 134-08.00-635.00
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: Yes
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Coastal, Contemporary
- Levels/Stories: 2
- Furnished: No
- Waterfront: No
- Views: Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods
- 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: 6
- Central Air: Yes
- Basement: No
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,800.00
- 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: Excellent
Building Information
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 2007
- Lot Size: 0.30 AC / 13,068 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 Name: BAY FOREST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
- HOA Phone: 302-537-6580
- HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: 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 Condo Coop Amenities: Basketball Courts, Bike Trail, Club House, Common Grounds, Exercise Room, Fitness Center, Game Room, Jog/Walk Path, Meeting Room, Party Room, Pier/Dock, Pool - Outdoor, Putting Green, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground
- Property Manager Y/N: Yes
- Other Fees: $495
- Other Fees Frequency: Annually
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
- Capital Contribution Amount: $1,108
- Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2020
- Tax Assessed Value: $40,150
- Year Assessed: 2020
- County Tax: $179
- Improvement Assessed Value: $33,400
- Land Assessed Value: $6,750
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: RS
- Zoning: MR
- Tax Lot: 8
- School Tax: $1,332
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- TaxDataUpdatedYN: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK
- Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
Rooms
- Room List: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Study, Great Room, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Attic, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
- Builder Name: NVR, Inc.
- Total Finished SQFT: 2,800.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total SQFT: 2,800.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Frame, Blown-In Insulation, CPVC/PVC, Tile, Vinyl Siding, Other
- Roof: Architectural Shingle, Asphalt
- Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings, Dry Wall
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Foundation Details: Crawl Space, Concrete Perimeter, Permanent, Other
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 80.00 x 187.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Partly Wooded, Premium, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Cleared
- Soil Types: Sandy
- Road Surface Type: Black Top, Paved
- Road Responsibility: Private
- Location Type: Other
- Parcel ID: 5126248
- Additional Parcels: No
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway
- Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Air Filter System, Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Chair Railings, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Stain/Lead Glass, Stall Shower, Walk-in Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Front Loading, Dryer - Gas, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless
- Accessibility Features: None
- Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Electric Alarm, Motion Detectors, Security System, Smoke Detector
- Door Features: French, Insulated, Six Panel, Storm
- Window Features: Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Screens, Vinyl Clad, Insulated, Palladian, Transom
- Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Main Floor, Washer In Unit
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://tours.360visions.com/idx/520265
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Spa: No
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Play Area, Street Lights, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Flood Lights, Bump-outs, Sidewalks, Satellite Dish
- Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), Screened
- Pool: Yes - Community
- Community Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground, Lap/Exercise
- Horse: No
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Phone Available, Propane, Sewer Available, Under Ground, Water Available
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Central, Zoned
- Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned
- Hot Water: Tankless, Propane
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 120/240V, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Underground
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Sussex County Association of REALTORS (DE)
- List Agent URL: https://www.longandfoster.com/JoeLoughran
Property History for 31813 Skimmer Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2020 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #685746844 | $510,000 | +1.8% / yr |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Closed BRIGHT #DESU166828 | $510,000 | — |
| Sep 11, 2020 | Pending BRIGHT #DESU166828 | — | |
| Aug 15, 2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU166828 | $520,000 | — |
| Jan 16, 2008 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #256557953 | $407,404 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2020 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #685746844 | $510,000 +1.8% / yr |
| 12/14/2020 | Closed BRIGHT #DESU166828 | $510,000 |
| 09/11/2020 | Pending BRIGHT #DESU166828 | — |
| 08/15/2020 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU166828 | $520,000 |
| 01/16/2008 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #256557953 | $407,404 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 31813 Skimmer Road
Taxable ValueLand$6,750Additions$33,400Total$40,150
Tax Record2025$1,385 ($115 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,214 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,214 SqFtStories1Lot Size14,959 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2007ZoningMRCountySUSSEXAPN134-8.00-635.00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 31813 Skimmer Road
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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 31813 Skimmer Road, Ocean View, DE 19970 | $510,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,800 | 13,068 |
$480,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,500 | 13,996 | |
$417,238 | 4 | – | 3,888 | 14,959 | |
$502,892 | 4 | – | 2,564 | 10,001 | |
$451,803 | 4 | – | 1,953 | 12,959 | |
$455,990 | 3 | – | 2,001 | 13,839 | |
$473,500 | 3 | 3 | 2,875 | 10,019 | |
$530,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,552 | 10,019 | |
$415,675 | 3 | – | 2,402 | 10,001 | |
$359,520 | 4 | – | 1,376 | 13,639 | |
$358,035 | 3 | – | 2,603 | 10,742 | |
$398,340 | 3 | – | 2,206 | 11,535 | |
$367,290 | 3 | 3 | 2,068 | 11,918 | |
$385,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,552 | 11,761 | |
$480,000 | 5 | 4 | 2,700 | 25,609 | |
$381,450 | 3 | – | 2,230 | 9,374 |
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