Just steps from the Indian River Bay and VFW, this fully renovated 1950s beach cottage in Ocean View offers vintage charm, modern upgrades, income potential, and a rare buildable second lot. The 2,100 sq ft main house features original hardwood floors, exposed beams, wood paneling, a brick-accented fireplace with wood-burning stove, renovated bathrooms, new wiring throughout, beautiful tile floors, ceiling fans in each bedroom, central AC, and an eat-in kitchen with a Viking range. The detached 2-car garage has been converted into a successful Airbnb suite with a full bath, bedroom, mini split, and new roof, generating $18,000–$25,000 annually. Outside, the home is surrounded by lovely landscaping, lush gardens, and a variety of fruit trees, creating a peaceful outdoor oasis. The 20x40 ft inground pool sits on the second buildable lot on 3/10 of an acre, offering potential for future development or expanded outdoor living. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind opportunity to own a slice of Delaware beach history with room to grow—just minutes from Bethany Beach.
For sale
$900,000
38706 River Rd, Ocean View, DE 19970
3beds
1,900sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
0.39 Acres Lot
$863,500 Zestimate®
$474/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Successful airbnb suiteLush gardensModern upgradesCentral acRenovated bathroomsVintage charmVariety of fruit trees
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Listing updated: August 04, 2025 at 12:36pm
Listed by:
Krystal Casey 302-604-4683,
Keller Williams Realty (302) 360-0300
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2085848

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,900
- Total interior livable area: 1,900 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,900
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Storage, Detached, Driveway, On Street, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Private
Lot
- Size: 0.39 Acres
- Dimensions: 170.00 x 100.00
- Features: Additional Lot(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Additional parcels included: 13405.00196.00
- Parcel number: 13405.00195.00
- Zoning: MR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stick Built
- Foundation: Crawl Space
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Ocean View
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $474/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $38,700
- Annual tax amount: $800
- Date on market: 6/18/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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