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197 Willow Oak Avenue
Ocean View DE 19970

Sold for $740,000.00 Closed

Close Date: 2025-08-25

Ocean View
5 bedrooms
4 bathrooms
2,250 build ft2
11,761 land ft2

About This Property

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.

Listing Agent: TREVOR A. CLARK. 1ST CHOICE PROPERTIES LLC 302-290-3869 trevor.clark@1stchoicetoday.com

Property Features

Location Information
County:
Subdivision: BEAR TRAP
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Interior Features
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, WaterHeater
Interior: 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
Laundry:
Furnished: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, CeramicTile, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Water: Public
Cooling: Central A/C
Heating: Zoned
Fireplaces: 1
Windows: DoublePaneWindows, Double Hung
Utilities: Cable TV, Electric Available, Phone, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Exterior Features
Year Built: 2005
Legal Subdivision: Bear Trap
Subdivision Name: Bear Trap
Exterior Features: Sidewalks
Parking: Concrete Driveway
Garage Spaces: 1.0
Association Fee: $282.65 (Monthly)
Association Amenities: Club House, Community Center, Exercise Room, FitnessCenter, GolfCourse, Golf Course Membership Available, Pool - Indoor, Pool - Outdoor, Tot Lots/Playground, Tennis Courts, Transportation Service
Schools
Elementary School: Lord Baltimore
Junior High School: Selbyville
High School: Sussex Central

IDXListing Courtesy of TREVOR A. CLARK. 1ST CHOICE PROPERTIES LLC 302-290-3869 trevor.clark@1stchoicetoday.com

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