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.
Sold for $425,000
$425,000
31478 River Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970
3beds
2,180sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
0.28 Acres Lot
$492,400 Zestimate®
$195/sqft
$2,764 Estimated rent
Home value
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
PEGGY MULLEN 302-542-1941,
Keller Williams Realty,
Co-Listing Agent: Susan E Raymond 302-519-1683,
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with:
PEGGY MULLEN, RS-0013298
Keller Williams Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2040474
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Attic, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Country, Primary Bath(s), Floor Plan - Traditional, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Doors: Storm Door(s), Insulated
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Double Hung, Screens, Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,180
- Total interior livable area: 2,180 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,180
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Concrete, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Boat Storage, Outdoor Shower, Lighting
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Above Ground, Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek/Stream, Private Access
- Body of water: White Creek
- Frontage length: Road Frontage: 100
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 125.00
- Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 13412.00268.00
- Zoning: MR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Brick Front, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1987
- Major remodel year: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Propane, Sewer Available, Cable
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ocean View
- Subdivision: Banks Harbor Retreat
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $300 annually
- Services included: Snow Removal, Road Maintenance, Common Area Maintenance
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2023 | Sold | $425,000-14.8%$195/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2040474 Report a problem | ||
| 8/25/2023 | Pending sale | $499,000$229/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2040474 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2023 | Listed for sale | $499,000$229/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2040474 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,249 -10.1% | $218,400 +787.8% |
| 2024 | $1,389 -2% | $24,600 |
| 2023 | $1,417 +1.2% | $24,600 |
| 2022 | $1,401 +1.4% | $24,600 |
| 2021 | $1,381 +0.4% | $24,600 |
| 2020 | $1,375 | $24,600 |
| 2019 | $1,375 +0.3% | $24,600 |
| 2018 | $1,371 -0.7% | $24,600 |
| 2017 | $1,380 +2.7% | $24,600 |
| 2016 | $1,344 +27.9% | $24,600 |
| 2015 | $1,051 +1.3% | $24,600 |
| 2014 | $1,038 -0.3% | $24,600 |
| 2013 | $1,041 +1.8% | $24,600 |
| 2012 | $1,023 -0.4% | $24,600 |
| 2011 | $1,027 | $24,600 |
| 2010 | $1,027 -24% | $24,600 |
| 2009 | $1,352 | $24,600 |
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Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19970
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lord Baltimore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Selbyville Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.8 mi
- 6/10Indian River High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lord Baltimore
- Middle: Selbyville
- High: Indian River
- District: Indian River
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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