Prime Location with Endless Potential in Ocean View! Nestled in the heart of Ocean View and just under 2 miles from the charm of downtown Bethany Beach, this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home is brimming with opportunity. Set on a spacious .38-acre lot within town limits—and with no HOA—this property is perfect for investors, DIY enthusiasts, or anyone with a vision to transform a classic into a coastal retreat. The home features original hardwood floors, solid wood doors, and timeless arched doorways, showcasing the kind of craftsmanship that just can’t be replicated. Recent upgrades include a 2-year-old HVAC system and 2-year-old water heater. Enjoy the flexibility of both an attached and detached garage, plus a shed for additional storage. Outdoor living space includes a screened porch and an unfinished sunroom ready to become your favorite space with a little TLC. Sold AS IS, this property has great bones and all the key ingredients—location, character, and potential—to become something truly special. Whether you're dreaming of your forever home, a weekend getaway, or a savvy investment, this one’s worth the look.
Sold for $280,350
$280,350
85 Woodland Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970
3beds
1,304sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
0.38 Acres Lot
$277,300 Zestimate®
$215/sqft
$2,059 Estimated rent
Home value
$277,300
$255,000 - $299,000
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Unfinished sunroomOriginal hardwood floorsSolid wood doorsShed for additional storageAttached and detached garageTimeless arched doorwaysScreened porch
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
CHRISY TINGLE 302-377-4159,
Keller Williams Realty
Bought with:
Amy Boyer, RS0038948
Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2086354
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Full Bath, Half Bath
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Level: Main
Mud room
- Level: Main
Screened porch
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Mud Room
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,304
- Total interior livable area: 1,304 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,304
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Attached, Detached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened, Screened Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.38 Acres
- Dimensions: 120.00 x 139.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 13412.00525.00
- Zoning: GB1 - SEE ATTACHED
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle,Pitched
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ocean View
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $215/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $321,200
- Annual tax amount: $1,099
- Date on market: 5/26/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Inclusions: Property Sold As Is. Property Conveys As Seen
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2025 | Sold | $280,350-15%$215/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2086354 Report a problem | ||
| 7/29/2025 | Contingent | $329,900$253/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2086354 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2025 | Price change | $329,900-5.7%$253/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2086354 Report a problem | ||
| 5/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $349,900$268/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2086354 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $686 +102.6% | $160,600 +1184.8% |
| 2024 | $339 +0.2% | $12,500 |
| 2023 | $338 +3.5% | $12,500 |
| 2022 | $327 +3.3% | $12,500 |
| 2021 | $316 +4.3% | $12,500 |
| 2020 | $303 | $12,500 |
| 2019 | $303 -54.8% | $12,500 |
| 2018 | $670 +1.4% | $12,500 |
| 2017 | $661 +3.5% | $12,500 |
| 2016 | $639 -0.9% | $12,500 |
| 2015 | $645 -19.2% | $12,500 +5% |
| 2014 | $798 -0.6% | $11,900 |
| 2013 | $802 +2% | $11,900 |
| 2012 | $786 -0.3% | $11,900 |
| 2011 | $789 | $11,900 |
| 2010 | $789 +0.2% | $11,900 |
| 2009 | $787 | $11,900 |
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Neighborhood: 19970
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lord Baltimore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 7/10Selbyville Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.4 mi
- 6/10Indian River High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Lord Baltimore
- High: Sussex Central
- 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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