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$740,000

  • Sold
  • Closed
  • Single Family
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,250 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
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Exceptional Coastal Style living in this luxury, pond front, 5 bedroom home, located in the pristine Bear Trap Dunes Golf Community. This home boasts a full front porch and two first floor owner bedroom suites. Luxury Vinyl Planking throughout the living area and a newer custom kitchen with hand crafted Island, Quartz counters, stainless appliances, shiplap throughout the living area, wainscoting, built-in shelving in the living area, a gas fireplace and soaring ceilings. The primary bedroom and bathroom have been updated with high end finishes. An oversized screen porch and paver patio with serene pond front views offer the ideal outdoor living space. Upstairs is host to three additional bedrooms, a jack and jill bath and walk in closets. Lawn irrigation, enhanced landscaping and beautifully furnished, this coastal styled home is ready for immediate beach memories. The Bear Trap Dunes Community offers an outdoor amphitheater, indoor pool, two outdoor heated pools and two kiddie pools which are staffed with lifeguards. In addition, there are clay (Har-Tru) and asphalt tennis & pickleball courts, a basketball/volleyball sports court, fitness center with whirlpool and saunas . Three golf courses (The Black Bear, Kodiak and Grizzly) are on site together with a putting green, driving range, pro shop, clubhouse with a restaurant & bar, and 2 tot-lots / playgrounds. A private beach shuttle (in season) runs from the resort community to the Bethany Beach boardwalk and back. The home owner's association also includes basic cable and internet as well as snow and refuse removal, and common area maintenance. This home is being sold furnished with some exclusions.

Full Property Details for 197 Willow Oak Ave

General

  • Sold For: $740,000
  • HOA FEE: $282/month
  • Taxes: $3,321 (2024)
  • Status: Closed
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: DESU2085318
  • Added to Site: 259 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Wainscotting, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace(s): Gas/Propane, Gas/Propane
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
  • Furnished: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 3
  • Main - Full Baths: 2
  • Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 2

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Main Floor

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: Club House, Community Center, Exercise Room, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Golf Course Membership Available, Pool - Indoor, Pool - Outdoor, Tot Lots/Playground, Tennis Courts, Transportation Service
  • Shared Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Yes

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Parking Type: Driveway, Attached Garage, Off Street, On Street
  • Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry

Location

  • Area: Baltimore Hundred (31001)
  • County: Sussex
  • Development Name: Bear Trap
  • Subdivision: Bear Trap
  • Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Driving Directions: Google Maps
  • Location Details: Pond
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • School District: Indian River
  • Elementary School: Lord Baltimore
  • Middle School: Selbyville
  • High School: Sussex Central

Community

  • Association: Yes
  • Assoc. Name: BEAR TRAP DUNES HOA
  • Assoc. Fees Include: Cable TV, Common Area Maintenance, High Speed Internet, Management, Recreation Facility, Pool(s), Reserve Funds, Road Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas, 60+ Gallon Tank

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utility Description: Cable TV, Electric Available, Phone, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available

Structural Information

  • Architectural Info: Colonial, Contemporary
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Contemporary
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Batts Insulation, Blown-In Insulation, Concrete, CPVC/PVC, Stick Built, Cement Siding
  • Foundation: Crawl Space, Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings, 2 Story Ceilings, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Windows: Double Pane, Double Hung
  • Stories/Levels: 0
  • Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 2,250
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Living Area: 2,250 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

  • Property View: Pond
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 11,761
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 146.00 x 140.00
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Pond
  • Zoning: TN
  • Lot Description: Cleared, Pond
  • Fencing (Description): Aluminum

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Front Type: Pond

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $333.33
  • Association Fee: $282
  • Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
  • Assessment Year: 2024
  • School Tax: $1,660
  • City/TownTax: $1,482
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $179
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax Amount: $3,321
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Terms: Standard Sale

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Fully furnished with a few exclusions.

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Schools serving 197 Willow Oak Ave

School District:Indian River School District
NameGradesDistance
Lord Baltimore Elementary School
120 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean View, DE 19970
PK-51.4 mi
Selbyville Middle School
80 Bethany Road, Selbyville, DE 19975
6-87.2 mi
Indian River High School, Dagsboro, DE
29772 Armory Road, Dagsboro, DE 19945
8-127.1 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 197 Willow Oak Ave

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/25/2025
Sold
$740,000
-1.33%
MLS
6/03/2025
Price Reduced
$750,000
-3.23%
MLS
5/02/2025
Listed
$775,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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197 Willow Oak Avenue, Ocean View, DE 19970 (MLS# DESU2085318) is a Single Family property that was sold at $740,000 on August 25, 2025. This property was sold by Lee Garlin from our Coastal Delaware Office.Want to learn more about 197 Willow Oak Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Ocean View? You can browse all Ocean View real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.