Beautiful 4 BD/2.5 BA NV Homes Ashford Model in Bay Forest’s beautiful Water’s Edge neighborhood. Partial stone elevation and broad front porch. Step into 2 Story Foyer with gleaming engineered wood floors. At right, there’s a Powder Room and a coat closet. At left, you’ll find a Dining Area that flows into a beautiful Kitchen with granite countertops, upgraded stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar and backsplashes. Proceed straight ahead into a Great Room with a Cathedral ceiling, wall-to-wall carpeting, recessed lighting and a ceiling fan. Just beyond is a smaller Sitting Room with gleaming engineered wood floors and a double window topped by a Palladian window. Step out from the Sitting Room into a spacious Screened-In Porch and from there onto an outdoor deck. There’s large first floor Primary Suite with W2W carpet, a ceiling fan & light and a large walk-in closet. The Primary Bath features ceramic tile floors, an upgraded double basin vanity with a granite top and a shower fully tiled to the ceiling with a grab bar. Upstairs, you’ll find three Bedrooms, a full Bath and a Loft that looks onto the Great Room and the Foyer. Partially Furnished Depending On the Strength of an Offer. New Owner Capital Contribution: $1,800. $395 annual charge for water/sewer infrastructure. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) named Bay Forest a Platinum Award Winning "Best in American Living" community in 2019 as a community that "maximized water and green spaces and created a nice sense of micro-communities inside the natural habitat. [Bay Forest Club] has a lovely pool and resort-like amenities and the outside of the (Recreation) Barn is spectacular." So come enjoy our clubhouse with its lounge, grille, game room, Women's & Men's lockers opening to 3 pools (Lazy River!). And our 4 tennis courts (easily reconfigured for pickleball) & tennis pavilion, outdoor basketball nets, children's play areas, putting green, bocce lawns, horseshoe pits, volleyball space & fire pit. Not to mention Bay Forest’s incredible Recreation ‘Barn' which accommodates a basketball court or three pickleball courts or 450 guests for New Years Eve and other celebrations! The Barn opens to a Great Lawn, two new pools & a new exercise facility featuring a gym, a dance/yoga studio (w/ resilient floors), Men’s & Women’s changing rooms & beautiful gathering spaces. Don’t forget the Kayak Launch w/ kayak storage & expansive Indian River Bay & Bay Bridge views. Or the Herb Garden. Or the Summer Beach Shuttle. Enjoy amazing Salt Marsh views from our wooden Shearwater Drive Bridge crossing directly over Collins Creek to the Recreation Barn, Pools & Gym. 15+ Miles sidewalks. 5 Miles Bethany Beach. Complimentary 2-YEAR-HOME-WARRANTY ($1,300 VALUE!). PRICED 2 SELL! So if you want to live in a Platinum Award-Winning "Best in American Living" community, join us here in Bay Forest Club!
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$610,000
38774 Oyster Catcher Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970
4beds
2,500sqft
Condominium
Built in 2016
-- sqft lot
$610,000 Zestimate®
$244/sqft
$3,152 Estimated rent
Home value
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Outdoor deckGleaming engineered wood floorsRecessed lightingCeiling fan and lightLarge walk-in closetCeiling fanPowder room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Joseph Loughran 302-864-3216,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Joseph Loughran, RS-0022687
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2111490
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Humidity Control, Programmable Thermostat, Zoned, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat, Zoned, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Energy Efficient Appliances, Humidifier, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Tankless Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Main Level, Washer In Unit
Features
- Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Other, 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Wall, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Engineered Wood, Wood
- Doors: Insulated, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Energy Efficient, Palladian, Screens, Transom, Stain/Lead Glass, Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,500
- Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,500
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Built In, Concrete, Attached, Driveway, Off Street, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch, Roof, Screened
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Street
Lot
- Features: Corner Lot, Middle Of Block, Sandy
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 13408.001029.008
- Zoning: MR-RPB
- Zoning description: Medium Density Residential District/Residential Planned Community
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Coastal,Contemporary
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Blown-In Insulation, CPVC/PVC, Masonry, Spray Foam Insulation, Stick Built, Stone, Tile, Vinyl Siding, Other
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Permanent, Concrete Perimeter, Other
- Roof: Architectural Shingle,Asphalt,Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2016
Details
- Builder model: Ashford
- Builder name: NV Homes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 120/240V, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Underground
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available, Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Condo and coop fee: $15 monthly
- Subdivision: Bay Forest Club
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Basketball Court, Bike Trail, Clubhouse, Common Grounds, Community Center, Fitness Center, Game Room, Jogging Path, Meeting Room, Party Room, Pier/Dock, Pool, Putting Green, Recreation Facilities, Tennis Court(s), Tot Lots/Playground
- Services included: All Ground Fee, Common Area Maintenance, Lawn Care Front, Lawn Care Rear, Lawn Care Side, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pier/Dock Maintenance, Pool(s), Recreation Facility, Reserve Funds, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash
- HOA fee: $381 monthly
- HOA name: BAY FOREST COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC.
Location
- Region: Ocean View
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $244/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $635,900
- Annual tax amount: $1,358
- Date on market: 5/15/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Condominium
- Road surface type: Black Top, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/25/2026 | Sold | $610,000-3.2%$244/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2111490 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2026 | Pending sale | $630,000$252/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2111490 Report a problem | ||
| 5/21/2026 | Contingent | $630,000$252/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2111490 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $630,000$252/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2111490 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,398 -0.1% | $317,950 +867.9% |
| 2024 | $1,399 -0.3% | $32,850 -0.3% |
| 2023 | $1,403 +1.7% | $32,950 +0.2% |
| 2022 | $1,379 +3.1% | $32,900 -0.8% |
| 2021 | $1,338 +3.3% | $33,150 |
| 2020 | $1,295 | $33,150 +5.6% |
| 2019 | $1,295 +1.5% | $31,400 -0.9% |
| 2018 | $1,277 +3.5% | $31,700 |
| 2017 | $1,234 +12.4% | $31,700 +1% |
| 2016 | $1,098 | $31,400 |
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Neighborhood: 19970
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lord Baltimore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 7/10Selbyville Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9.2 mi
- 6/10Indian River High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.7 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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