31825 Skimmer Road
Closed 6/25/21
Closed 6/25/21
Single FamilyProperty Type
9,583 sq ftLot Size
2008Year Built
$200/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$285/moHOA Fees
4 carsParking Spaces
Description
Bay Forest at Bethany Beach was planned and developed by award winning Natelli Communities and was voted #1 Best in America Living Community by the National Association of Home Builders in 2019. This gorgeous 5BR/3BA home, built by NVR includes many upgrades. Sited on a cul-de-sac and backing to tall, thick holly trees, it has plenty of side and rear yard space to play or enjoy life near the beach. The house has been pet-free and smoke-free and is in excellent condition. With gleaming hardwood floors...Bay Forest at Bethany Beach was planned and developed by award winning Natelli Communities and was voted #1 Best in America Living Community by the National Association of Home Builders in 2019. This gorgeous 5BR/3BA home, built by NVR includes many upgrades. Sited on a cul-de-sac and backing to tall, thick holly trees, it has plenty of side and rear yard space to play or enjoy life near the beach. The house has been pet-free and smoke-free and is in excellent condition. With gleaming hardwood floors throughout the main living areas and carpeting in all the bedrooms, this home gives a warm and welcome feeling when you walk through the door. When you enter the home, the formal dining room is on the right – it is currently used as music room. It could also be an office or study because the kitchen has table space and there is a sun/morning room (with a cathedral ceiling) that the owners use as a formal dining room. A French door leads from the sun room to the back yard. The kitchen features 2 pantries, upgraded wood and glass front cabinets with a dark cherry finish, and granite counters, including a raised counter with additional eating space. The kitchen includes stainless steel appliances -- refrigerator, built-in microwave, electric cooktop and double wall ovens. The center of the main level is the large open living/family room, kitchen and sunroom area –light abounds year-round because of the many windows. During winter months, the stone-surround gas fireplace, with a large raised hearth provides warmth and ambiance. (There is a hookup above the fireplace to install your TV.) You’ll have the ability to configure these rooms to suit YOUR lifestyle. The Primary bedroom suite is on the main level. There are 2 additional main level bedrooms that share a second full bathroom. The primary bedroom has a lighted tray ceiling. The en-suite bathroom was upgraded to include an enclosed shower, Jacuzzi bathtub, private water-closet, and large walk-in closet. The second bedroom at the front of the house has a cathedral ceiling and shares a full bathroom with shower/tub with the 3rd bedroom. Also on the main level are the laundry room (with cable/AV panel), entry to the house from the 2-car garage, and several closets. At the center of the foyer is a sweeping staircase to the upper level, which includes a full bath with tub/shower and the 4th bedroom (with access to unfloored attic storage space from the closet.) Across the hall is a large open bonus room (with a wall mount for your TV) that could be used as a 5th bedroom or family/media/game room – whatever suits your lifestyle. Bay Forest abounds with amenities unmatched in Sussex County at this price point. These include a clubhouse with a lounge, fireplace, cable TV, grille, game room and Women's & Men's lockers opening to 3 pools (including a lazy river). There are 4 tennis courts & a tennis pavilion, outdoor basketball, children's play areas, a putting green, bocce lawns, horseshoe pits & a fire pit. The new Rec Barn features a basketball court or 3 pickle ball courts and can be used for parties/celebrations. The Rec Barn opens onto the Great Lawn, with two new pools and expansive decks, a grille/snack bar, and an exercise facility that includes a dance/yoga studio with resilient flooring. The Kayak Launch sports a long pier with amazing views of the Indian River Bay & Bridge and rentable kayak storage space. There's a seasonal Beach Shuttle (5 days/week). The Shearwater Drive Bridge (which crosses Collins Creek) unites Bay Forest's two sections while offering extraordinary views of the salt marsh and the Indian River Bay. There are 15+ miles of sidewalks. Bay Forest is 5 Miles from Bethany Beach. Whether this is your second home or year-round residence, this house and the community and towns and beaches offer a wonderful escape or year-round lifestyle. Natural Gas is coming to Bay Forest and the owners have approved the conversion.
- Listed by: Michele A Petrillo 301.518.2130 michele.petrillo@lnf.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
- Listed by: ADAM KSEBE 302.864.8643 adam.ksebe@longandfoster.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Listing closed: 06/25/2021 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DESU182006
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Location
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1Property Information for 31825 Skimmer Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $1,435 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Sussex County
- Tax ID Number: 134-08.00-641.00
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: Yes
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Coastal, Contemporary
- Levels/Stories: 2
- Furnished: No
- Waterfront: No
- Views: Trees/Woods
- Garage: Yes
- Expected On Market Date: 05-05-2021
- Subdivision: BAY FOREST CLUB
- Subdivision: BAY FOREST CLUB (SUSSEX DE)
- Building Name: BAY FOREST CLUB (OCEAN VIEW DE)
- Cross Street: Bay Forest Drive
- Legal Subdivision: BAY FOREST CLUB
- Total Parking Spaces: 4
- Central Air: Yes
- Basement: No
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 3,000.00
- 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: Excellent
Building Information
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 2008
- Lot Size: 0.22 AC / 9,583 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
- HOA Phone: (302) 537-6580
- HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Health Club, Lawn Care Front, Lawn Care Rear, Lawn Care Side, Lawn Maintenance, Pier/Dock Maintenance, Pool(s), Recreation Facility, Reserve Funds, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash
- HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Bar/Lounge, Basketball Courts, Bike Trail, Club House, Community Center, Exercise Room, Fitness Center, Game Room, Jog/Walk Path, Meeting Room, Party Room, Pier/Dock, Pool - Outdoor, Putting Green, Racquet Ball, Recreational Center, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground, Transportation Service, Other
- Property Manager Y/N: Yes
- Other Fees: $495
- Other Fees Frequency: Annually
- Senior Community: No
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
- Capital Contribution Amount: $1,000
- Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2020
- Year Assessed: 2020
- County Tax: $170
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Municipal Trash: No
- Land Use Code: RS
- Loss Mitigation Fee: No
- Agricultural Tax Due: No
- Historic: No
- Zoning: MR
- Tax Lot: 14
- School Tax: $1,265
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
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
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, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
- Builder Name: NVR, Inc.
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,000.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total SQFT: 3,000.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Blown-In Insulation, CPVC/PVC, Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Architectural Shingle, Asphalt
- Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall, Cathedral Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings, Tray Ceilings
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space, 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, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 3
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Dimensions: 69.00 x 141.00
- Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Location Type: Creek/Stream
- Parcel ID: 5126254
- Additional Parcels: No
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Private
- Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Mantel(s), Stone
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater, Icemaker
- Accessibility Features: None
- Door Features: Six Panel, French, Storm
- Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Spa: No
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool: Yes - Community
- Community Pool Features: In Ground, Lap/Exercise
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
- Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Under Ground, Water Available, Propane
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Programmable Thermostat
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Central, Forced Air, Zoned
- Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned
- Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank, 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: www.michelepetrillo.com
Property History for 31825 Skimmer Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1466499487 | $600,000 | +3.8% / yr |
| Jun 25, 2021 | Closed BRIGHT #DESU182006 | $600,000 | — |
| May 9, 2021 | Pending BRIGHT #DESU182006 | — | |
| May 5, 2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU182006 | $599,000 | — |
| Dec 5, 2008 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #260256526 | $375,965 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/25/2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1466499487 | $600,000 +3.8% / yr |
| 06/25/2021 | Closed BRIGHT #DESU182006 | $600,000 |
| 05/09/2021 | Pending BRIGHT #DESU182006 | — |
| 05/05/2021 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU182006 | $599,000 |
| 12/05/2008 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #260256526 | $375,965 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 31825 Skimmer Road
Taxable ValueLand$6,750Additions$31,400Total$38,150
Tax Record2025$1,405 ($117 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4Total Finished SqFt1,458 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,458 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,727 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2008Year Renovated2008ZoningMRCountySUSSEXAPN134-8.00-641.00
Schools near 31825 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: 31825 Skimmer Road, Ocean View, DE 19970 | $600,000 | 5 | 3 | 3,000 | 9,583 |
$700,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,750 | 10,890 | |
$393,930 | 4 | – | 2,703 | 12,672 | |
$705,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,900 | 10,890 | |
$434,640 | 3 | – | 1,602 | 13,656 | |
$440,519 | 3 | – | 2,691 | 10,860 | |
– | 3 | – | 1,736 | 49,223 | |
– | 3 | – | 1,680 | 21,797 | |
$434,565 | 3 | – | 2,338 | 15,865 | |
$398,340 | 3 | – | 2,206 | 11,535 | |
$375,000 | 3 | – | 1,617 | 21,728 | |
$455,990 | 3 | – | 2,001 | 13,839 | |
$156,500 | – | – | – | 19,602 | |
$422,500 | 4 | 3 | 2,667 | 8,712 | |
$230,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,344 | 21,588 | |
$530,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,552 | 10,019 |
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