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Sold for $440,000 on 07/15/25
  • $440,000

    53 Willow Oak Ave UNIT 53D, Ocean View, DE 19970

    3beds
    1,940sqft
    Condominium
    Built in 2001
    -- sqft lot
    $440,000 Zestimate®
    $227/sqft
    $-- Estimated rent

    What's special

    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!

    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: July 16, 2025 at 04:45am

    Listed by:

    Joseph Loughran 302-864-3216,

    Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

    Bought with:

    Lori Davis, MD5002692

    Patterson-Schwartz-Newark

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2085746MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 2
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Main
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Upper
    Primary bathroom
    • Level: Main
    Bathroom 2
    • Level: Main
    Bathroom 3
    • Level: Upper
    Breakfast room
    • Level: Main
    Foyer
    • Level: Lower
    Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    Screened porch
    • Level: Main
    Study
    • Level: Main
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Programmable Thermostat, Central, Electric
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
    • Laundry: Has Laundry, Main Level, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, In Unit
    Features
    • Attic, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Open Floorplan, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Other, 9'+ Ceilings, 2 Story Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Dry Wall
    • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
    • Doors: Insulated
    • Windows: Energy Efficient, Screens, Window Treatments
    • Has basement: No
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Glass Doors, Gas/Propane
    • Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall,No One Above
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,940
    • Total interior livable area: 1,940 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,940
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 5
    • Parking features: Assigned, Lighted, Paved, Parking Lot, On Street
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    • Details: Assigned Parking
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Three
    • Stories: 3
    • Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed, Porch, Screened, Screened Porch
    • Exterior features: Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Other
    • Pool features: Community
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Courtyard, Garden, Golf Course, Pond
    • Has water view: Yes
    • Water view: Pond
    Lot
    • Features: Middle Of Block, Sandy
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 13416.001316.0053D
    • Zoning: TN
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    • Architectural style: Coastal,Contemporary,Colonial
    • Property subtype: Condominium
    • Attached to another structure: Yes
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Architectural Shingle,Asphalt
    Condition
    • Excellent
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 2001
    Details
    • Builder model: Golf Villa End Unit
    • Builder name: Carl M. Freeman

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 120/240V, 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Underground
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available, Cable

    Community & neighborhood

    Security
    • Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Fire Sprinkler System
    Community
    • Community features: Pool
    Location
    • Region: Ocean View
    • Subdivision: Bear Trap

    HOA & financial

    HOA
    • Has HOA: Yes
    • HOA fee: $283 monthly
    • Amenities included: Basketball Court, Cable TV, Clubhouse, Common Grounds, Fitness Center, Golf Course Membership Available, Spa/Hot Tub, Library, Meeting Room, Indoor Pool, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Tennis Court(s), Other
    • Services included: Cable TV, Common Area Maintenance, Maintenance Structure, Internet, Insurance, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Pool(s), Reserve Funds, Snow Removal, Trash
    • Association name: THE VILLAGE AT BEAR TRAP DUNES
    Other fees
    • Condo and coop fee: $489 monthly

    Other

    Other facts
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
    • Ownership: Condominium
    • Road surface type: Black Top, Paved
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