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Property Description
MOTIVATED SELLERS OFFERING 53 Willow Oak Avenue #53D, a beautiful, FURNISHED 3 BD/3 BA end unit, second floor "penthouse" condominium in Bear Trap Dunes, ideally situated just 1.5-2 blocks from the Pavilion amenities and golf course. Step into the welcoming Great Room & adjacent Study. Light birch laminate flooring gleams throughout Study, Great Room, Dining Room & Hall. Bright, large windows on front & side elevations of the home (5 windows face Willow Oak Avenue while 4 windows and a full sliding glass door face the home's screened-in porch and deck, flooding the space with light all day long. Kitchen upgrades include maple cabinets, granite counters, energy efficient stainless-steel appliances, ceramic tile flooring, a Breakfast Bar and enclosed full-sized, energy efficient LG Washer & Dryer. The spacious Breakfast/Dining Area just beyond the Kitchen opens onto a large Screened Porch and adjacent deck with partial views of the Bear Trap Golf fairways. The Great Room features a natural gas-fed Fireplace. Above the fireplace, there is a flat screen TV (one of four in the home), The Great Room's cathedral ceiling adds drama - facilitating views of the upstairs bedroom/loft (which boasts its own full bath & closet). Passing down the hall from the Great Room, you'll find a large Guest Bedroom & Bath and the Primary Suite. The Primary Suite features a sitting area, ceiling fan (one of four), and large walk-in closet. The Primary Bath includes a two-sink vanity, separate tub and shower stall and a linen closet. A door ensures privacy in the Water Closet. Windows are trimmed with custom window treatments (Venetian blinds & draperies). The Designer chose a neutral décor overall to best serve homeowners, family, guests & potential renters should owners decide to rent their property. Internet/Cable is paid-for within the property's monthly HOA/Condo fees. A Smart Home Thermostat allows part-time homeowners to adjust temperatures remotely. Bear Trap Dunes is located just 2.5 miles from the beaches and boardwalk of Bethany Beach. Bear Trap's amenities, virtually unparalleled in Sussex County, include a golf course (membership optional), a pavilion, locker rooms, meeting rooms, indoor (year-round) & outdoor pools, saunas, gyms, basketball, tennis courts & pickleball courts (with 3 new dedicated pickleball courts in Summer 2025) , a Beach Shuttle (which stops steps away from 53D's front door), and more. As a community, Bear Trap has been beautifully designed, featuring broad, tree-lined streets and wide green spaces like the one just outside of 53 Willow Oak #53D. And most of the community's amenities are a very short walk away from 53D's front door, making 53 Willow Oak #53D a prime location for owners and renters alike. Don't forget the 2 Year Home Warranty with a $100 Deductible for added Buyer Peace of Mind (the Home Warranty pamphlet is provided among the disclosures in BrightMLS). For Buyers considering rental options: 53D has grossed from $12,000 to $20,000 in rentals annually from 2021-2024. Additional details available. Offered by MOTIVATED SELLERS, 53 Willow Oak #53D is a beautiful property in an exceptional community, and it is PRICED TO SELL! Call to schedule your showing!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 53 Willow Oak Ave #53D
General
- Sold For: $440,000
- HOA FEE: $283/month
- Taxes: $2,255 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Condo
- Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
- MLS ID: DESU2085746
- Added to Site: 255 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Study, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Screened Porch
- Interior Features: Attic, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Other
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
- Furnished: Yes
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate Plank, Partially Carpeted
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 2
- Primary Bathroom: Primary Bathroom, Main
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 1
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, Main
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 3, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2, Main
Other Rooms
- Foyer/Entry: Foyer, Lower 1
- Living Room: Living Room, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen, Main
- Breakfast Room: Breakfast Room, Main
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Main Floor, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
- 3 Season Porch: Screened Porch, Main
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: Basketball Courts, Cable, Club House, Common Grounds, Exercise Room, Fitness Center, Golf Course Membership Available, Hot tub, Library, Meeting Room, Pool - Indoor, Pool - Outdoor, Recreational Center, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Other
- Shared Pool: Yes
- Pool: Yes
- Security/Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector, Sprinkler System - Indoor
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Other
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Enclosed, Porch(es), Screened
Parking
- Assigned Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 5
- Parking Features: Assigned, Lighted Parking, Paved Parking
- Parking Type: Parking Lot, On Street
Location
- Area: Baltimore Hundred (31001)
- County: Sussex
- Development Name: Bear Trap
- Subdivision: Bear Trap
- Building Name: Village At Bear Trap
- Driving Directions: From Bethany Beach, take Route 26 West to LEFT onto Central Avenue to LEFT onto Willow Oak Avenue into Bear Trap Dunes. Proceed to 53D Willow Oak on left. Front Door opens onto Willow Oak.
- Location Details: Middle Of Block
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Indian River
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: THE VILLAGE AT BEAR TRAP DUNES
- Assoc. Fees Include: Cable TV, Common Area Maintenance, Ext Bldg Maint, High Speed Internet, Insurance, Lawn Maintenance, Management, Pool(s), Reserve Funds, Snow Removal, Trash
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Programmable Thermostat
- Heating Fuel: Central, Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Under Ground, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Coastal, Contemporary, Colonial
- Architectural Style: Coastal, Contemporary, Colonial
- Structure Type: Garden 1 - 4 Floors
- Builder: Carl M. Freeman
- Model: Golf Villa End Unit
- Construction: Frame
- Roof: Architectural Shingle, Asphalt
- Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, No One Above
- Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings, 2 Story Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings, D
- Windows: Energy Efficient, Screens
- Doors: Insulated
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,940
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,940 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2001
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Unit Information
- Unit Floor in Bldg.: 2
Lot Features
- Property View: Courtyard, Garden/Lawn, Golf Course, Pond
- Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Street/Road Desc.: Black Top, Paved
- Zoning: TN
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $231.91
- Association Fee: $283
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
- Assessment Year: 2024
- School Tax: $1,295
- City/TownTax: $820
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $140
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax Amount: $2,255
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Condominium
- Condo: Yes
- Exclusions: Personal Items. Contents of Owners' closet(s). Miscellaneous personal furnishings/wall art.
Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Joe Loughran
Sold by Patterson-Schwartz-Newark, Lori Leigh Davis
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Schools
Schools serving 53 Willow Oak Ave #53D
School District:Indian River School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lord Baltimore Elementary School 120 Atlantic Avenue, Ocean View, DE 19970 | PK-5 | 1.1 mi |
Selbyville Middle School 80 Bethany Road, Selbyville, DE 19975 | 6-8 | 7.2 mi |
Indian River High School, Dagsboro, DE 29772 Armory Road, Dagsboro, DE 19945 | 8-12 | 6.6 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 53 Willow Oak Ave #53D
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/15/2025
Sold
$440,000
-2.2%
MLS
6/03/2025
Price Reduced
$449,900
-2.2%
MLS
5/06/2025
Listed
$460,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
53 Willow Oak Avenue #53D, Ocean View, DE 19970 (MLS# DESU2085746) is a Condo property that was sold at $440,000 on July 15, 2025. Want to learn more about 53 Willow Oak Avenue #53D? Do you have questions about finding other Condo 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.

