FOR A VIRTUAL TOUR OF THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME, PLEASE CLICK ON THE MOVIE CAMERA ICON IN ITS BRIGHTMLS LISTING - OR CONTACT THE LISTING AGENT FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE. Beautiful, EnergyStar 4BD/3BA NV Homes Seaport loaded with options & upgrades. GEOTHERMAL SYSTEM for energy efficiency (See Monthly Energy Costs chart in Documents Section!) A paver walk to an expansive paver stoop welcomes you home. Gleaming wood floors in the Foyer continue into the Great Room, Kitchen & hallway. The Foyer itself opens onto a formal Dining Room (at right) with elegant chair rails, crown molding, and a shelf for collectibles. To the left, two guest Bedrooms share a full Bath. The Great Room has a gas fireplace trimmed with an elegant tile hearth & surround and a beautiful wood mantle plus wall screen TV. Great Room enjoys loads of light via 6 windows with UV-screening (Note: sunlight DID bleach some Great Room flooring. Sellers are open to fixing or crediting repairs to Buyers at settlement. ) Great Room flows into large Kitchen, informal Breakfast/Dining area & huge Sun Room, viewing thick woods, a paver patio w/ stone fireplace & sitting wall. Kitchen has upgraded stainless steel appliances, cabinets (with under-cabinet lighting), granite countertops and a backsplash. And the informal Sun Room brings the outdoors in, beautifully. The Master Bedroom includes a tray ceiling, walk-in closet, upgraded Master Bath with a beautiful custom vanity and stall shower. Upstairs, you'll finds a 4th BD, full Bath and a huge Bonus Room for visiting family & guests. Noteworthy upgrades include: 3 Zone Heating & Air Conditioning (1st floor, 2nd floor & Sun Room); a GEOTHERMAL closed loop heat pump serving the 1st floor of the home for comfort & fuel efficiency; a tankless hot water heater with the capacity to serve 4 showers running simultaneously; instant hot water by the Kitchen sink; 3 Sun Tunnels that improve lighting in the house both day and night; an Outdoor Shower running hot & cold water; gutter guard screens; an irrigation system with dedicated well; honeycomb, 2-way blinds in the Sun Room (and window treatments throughout); a direct propane connection for the outdoor grill (which will convey), a ceramic urn water feature for the patio (stored inside during winter). Since installation of the GEOTHERMAL system, average utility costs in this house have run $130 per month for electricity & $29 per month for propane. Don't Forget: Bay Forest was named Platinum Award Winning #1 Best in American Living Community by the National Association of Homebuilders in 2019. Its amenities, all but unmatched in Sussex County at this price point, include: a clubhouse with lounge filled with tables, chairs, a fireplace & cable TV, a grille, a game room and Women's & Men's lockers opening onto 3 pools (including a lazy river). Plus 4 tennis courts & a tennis pavilion, outdoor basketball nets in the parking area, two children's play areas, a putting green, bocce lawns, horseshoe pits & a fire pit. Plus our new Recreation 'Barn, ' designed to accommodate a basketball court or 3 pickle ball courts or 450 Bay Forest homeowners & guests for New Year's Eve & similar celebrations. The Rec Barn opens onto a Great Lawn, two new pools with expansive decks for guests, a grille/snack bar, and an exercise facility that includes a dance/yoga studio with resilient flooring. Our Kayak Launch enjoys expansive views of the Indian River Bay & Indian River Bridge and plenty of kayak storage space (for rent). There's a Summer Season Beach Shuttle (5 days/week). Our Shearwater Drive Bridge (crossing Collins Creek to our new Barn, Pools & Exercise Facility) unites Bay Forest's two sections while offering extraordinary views of the salt marsh it crosses and Indian River Bay beyond. There are 15+ miles of sidewalks. 5 Miles to Bethany Beach. Don't forget the 2 YEAR HOME WARRANTY FOR ADDED PEACE OF MIND: A $1,000 VALUE! There's no place like Bay Forest. .. When you own here, you'll see why!
Single-familyProperty Type
2009Year Built
9,148 sq ftLot Size
$246Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Joseph Loughran• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
66 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
9,426 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,261
Year built
2009
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sussex County
APN
134-8.00-755.00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
MR
Medium-Density Residential
The purpose of this district is to provide for medium-density residential development in areas which are or which are expected to become generally urban in character, but where sanitary sewers and public water supplies may or may not be available at the time of construction, together with such churches, recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with residential surroundings. The district is located to protect existing development of this character and contains vacant land considered appropriate for such development in the future.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Asphalt Driveway
# of Open Parking Spaces: 2
Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street, On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Air Cleaner, Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, ENERGY STAR Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Humidifier, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater, Water Heater - Tankless
Door Features: ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s), Insulated, Sliding Glass
Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Phone Available, Propane, Sewer Available, Under Ground, Water Available
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: No
Location
Homeowners Association Information
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: All Ground Fee, Common Area Maintenance, Lawn Care Front, Lawn Care Rear, Lawn Care Side, Lawn Maintenance, Management, Pier/Dock Maintenance, Pool(s), Recreation Facility, Road Maintenance, Reserve Funds, Snow Removal, Trash
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities: Basketball Courts, Bike Trail, Common Grounds, Community Center, Club House, Exercise Room, Fitness Center, Game Room, Jog/Walk Path, Meeting Room, Party Room, Pier/Dock, Pool - Outdoor, Putting Green, Recreational Center, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground, Other
HOA Fee: $277
HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
Other Fees: $495
Other Fees Frequency: Annually
School Information
School District Name: INDIAN RIVER
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Sussex DE Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
Cross Street: Redstart Court
Directions: From Bethany Beach, take Route 26 West to RIGHT onto Whites Neck Road to RIGHT on Bay Forest Drive to RIGHT onto Redstart Court to Left onto Scissorbill Road to 30969 Scissorbill Road on the right.
Location Type: Middle Of Block
Road Responsibility: Private
Road Surface Type: Black Top
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,261
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,426 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2009
Year Renovated: —
County: Sussex County
APN: 134-8.00-755.00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lord Baltimore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
8/10
Selbyville Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.6mi
7/10
Indian River High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.4mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Ocean View, DE • 19970
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$678,000 – $820,000
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