Enjoy an exclusive waterfront lifestyle in this custom-built home situated directly on the Indian River Bay. Enjoy the convenience of your boat docked right at your back door. Take the boat to numerous waterfront restaurants in the area. Why fight traffic on the road when you can rent a boat slip at the Indian River Inlet, take your boat from your door, dock and walk to the state park beach with ease. The 113 foot pier completed in 2020 is complete with a sundeck, lounge area, 2 power boat lifts and jet ski lifts. Enjoy your days fishing and crabbing from the comfort of your own pier with front row seating to daily sunsets . Steps into the bay allow for safe access to kayak and paddleboard too. This wonderful three bedroom, two full and one- half bath home boasts an open floor plan featuring luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, two-story ceilings in the great room with a shiplap accent wall, built- in bookshelves, a gas fireplace with stone surround, and expansive views of the Indian River Bay. The spacious kitchen and adjoining dining area offer quartz countertops, beautiful custom cabinetry and a large center island for all to congregate. Enjoy your morning coffee from the waterfront screen porch and calmly end your day watching the spectacular sunsets in the salt water spa/jacuzzi. Multiple outdoor seating areas are great for entertaining and feature paver walkways, a fish pond, landscape lighting, and a firepit area. This home has a first floor owner's suite with a shiplap accent wall, a beautiful walk-in shower and custom closet system. Upstairs has two spacious bedrooms with a shared bathroom. Additionally, there is room for easy expansion of an additional 628 square feet that is currently a walk-in storage area on the second floor. Multiple conveniences include a private outdoor shower, Generac whole house generator, a tankless hot water heater and a whole house water filtration system. You can easily call this private oasis home and enjoy a waterfront lifestyle all your own! Located 17 miles from the Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes and 15 miles to the Rehoboth Beach boardwalk. Easily boat to your favorite destinations and arrive by water without the wait in road traffic.
Sold for $1,150,000
$1,150,000
31498 River Rd, Millsboro, DE 19966
3beds
2,356sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2017
7,841 Square Feet Lot
$1,046,000 Zestimate®
$488/sqft
$2,658 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,046,000
$973,000 - $1.11M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Carla Campbell 302-227-6767,
Monument Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Tracy Hynes, RS-0025373
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2059446
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 1, Attic
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Other, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Electric, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Attic/House Fan, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Doors: Insulated
- Windows: Screens, Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,984
- Total interior livable area: 2,356 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,356
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Concrete, Attached, Driveway, Other
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
- Details: Garage Sqft: 420
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Flood Lights, Outdoor Shower, Other
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Hot Tub
- Fencing: Partial,Privacy
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Water
- Waterfront features: Private Dock Site, Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Sail, Swimming Allowed, Waterski/Wakeboard, Bay
- Body of water: Indian River Bay
- Frontage type: Road Frontage
- Frontage length: Road Frontage: 60,Water Frontage Ft: 60
Lot
- Size: 7,841 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 60.00 x 137.00
- Features: Bulkheaded, Cleared, Fishing Available, Front Yard, Landscaped, Rip-Rapped, Sloped, Year Round Access
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 23434.1062.00
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Coastal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Blown-In Insulation, Batts Insulation, Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Phone Available, Propane, Sewer Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Millsboro
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $488/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $746,500
- Annual tax amount: $983
- Date on market: 4/2/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Inclusions: Whole House Generac Generator. Salt Water Spa Jacuzzi On Screen Porch Installed 2020.
- Exclusions: Sellers Will Provide A Complete List Of Exclusions. Stained Glass Transom Window Pieces In Four Living Room Windows. Cupola In Backyard Landscaping. Exterior Deck Chairs. Video Cameras On Exterior Of Home.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/19/2024 | Sold | $1,150,000-11.2%$488/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2059446 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2024 | Contingent | $1,295,000$550/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2059446 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000+331.7%$550/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2059446 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/2016 | Sold | $300,000+0.3%$127/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2016 | Listed for sale | $299,000$127/sqft |
Source: JACK LINGO MILLSBORO #707121 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,619 +61.9% | $373,250 +1481.6% |
| 2024 | $1,000 +0.1% | $23,600 |
| 2023 | $999 +1.6% | $23,600 |
| 2022 | $983 +3% | $23,600 |
| 2021 | $954 +4.7% | $23,600 |
| 2020 | $912 | $23,600 +184.3% |
| 2019 | $912 +3.2% | $8,300 -64.8% |
| 2018 | $884 -1% | $23,600 +184.3% |
| 2017 | $892 +220% | $8,300 |
| 2016 | $279 -3% | $8,300 |
| 2015 | $287 +1.5% | $8,300 |
| 2014 | $283 -1.1% | $8,300 |
| 2013 | $286 +4% | $8,300 |
| 2012 | $275 +1% | $8,300 |
| 2011 | $272 | $8,300 |
| 2010 | $272 +0.4% | $8,300 |
| 2009 | $271 | $8,300 |
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Neighborhood: 19966
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Long Neck Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.6 mi
- 4/10Millsboro Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.8 mi
- 3/10Sussex Central High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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