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PLEASE NOTE: The newly-added 30974 Scissorbill Road MRA Boundary Survey establishes the property's M B R L or MINIMUM BUILDING RESTRICTION LINE. This identifies setbacks, providing insights into the property envelope available for Buyers to install deck, patio, three season or four season room options with Bay Forest Design Review Committee Approval. Welcome to a beautiful 4 or 5 BD, 3.5 BA (Bonus Room could be 5th BD), oversized 2-Car Garage, NV Homes Falconcrest Model, loaded w/ upgrades, backing to woods. Partial Stone Front Elevation. Covered front stoop opens to gleaming wood floors downstairs. The Foyer opens to a Study at left with elegant crown molding, transom windows, plantation shutters). At right, the Dining Room features a tray ceiling, chandelier w/ medallion, transom windows, plantation shutters & chair rail. The 2 story Great Room, whose window wall brings the beauty of the woods beyond right into your home, is a showstopper enhanced by upgraded custom trim matching the built-in custom cabinetry & bookcase framing the natural gas fireplace (granite hearth & surround) & wall screen TV of the adjacent wall. Adjoining Kitchen: upgraded cabinets, stainless steel appliances (two wall ovens, gas cooktop, large side-by-side fridge plus built-in microwave over the gas cooktop) & granite counters plus roomy Breakfast Area. Large first floor Primary Bedroom Suite includes Sitting Area extension that tucks into the woods plus tray ceiling, plantation shutters, luxurious carpet. Huge Primary Bath features separate shower & soaking tub. Plus Powder Room & Laundry. The upstairs landing views Foyer & Great Room below and those extraordinary back woods while leading to 3 Guest Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths & HUGE Bonus Room. Elegant touches include chair rails, loads of crown molding and custom paint which make this home an elegant, turn-key property. Property meticulously maintained: it looks like new. PARTIALLY FURNISHED depending on strength of an offer. Conditioned Crawlspace with industrial strength dehumidifier that protects the gleaming wood floors. Irrigation System. HOA maintains lawn (mowing, fertilization). New Owner Capital Contribution: $1,000. $495 annual charge for water & sewer infrastructure (approximately 16 years remaining). The National Association of Home Builders named Bay Forest #1 Platinum Award Winner for "Best in American Living" at the International Builders' Show in 2019. The NAHB's premier residential & design award spotlights the most creative & talented industry professionals for redefining design excellence in homes & communities worldwide. Judges concluded that Bay Forest "maximized water and green spaces and created a nice sense of micro-communities inside the natural habitat. [Bay Forest] has a lovely pool and resort-like amenities and the outside of the (Recreation) Barn is spectacular. " So come enjoy our clubhouse with its lounge, grille, exercise facility, Women's & Men's lockers opening to 3 pools (Lazy River!). And our 4 tennis courts (one of which converts to multiple pickleball courts) & pavilion, outdoor basketball nets, children's play areas, putting green, bocce lawns, horseshoe pits & fire pit. Our beautiful 'Recreation Barn' accommodates a basketball court, three pickle ball courts or 450 guests for parties! The Barn opens to a Great Lawn, two pools & a Gym featuring exercise facilities, a dance/yoga studio (resilient floors) & beautiful gathering spaces. Kayak Launch w/ kayak storage & expansive Indian River Bay & Bay Bridge views. Summer Beach Shuttle. The Shearwater Drive Bridge crosses directly over Collins Creek to the new Barn, Pools & Clubhouse/Gym, accommodating cars, bikes & pedestrians (and a great place to admire our Collins Creek Salt Marsh and the Indian River Bay beyond. 15+ miles of walks & 5+ miles Bethany Beach. There's no place like Bay Forest! Come join us & enjoy The Best in American Living! 2 YR Warranty $100 DED.
Single-familyProperty Type
2010Year Built
9,148 sq ftLot Size
$236Price/Sq.Ft.
$330/moHOA Dues
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Joseph Loughran• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bay Forest at Bethany Beach, located between the Assawoman Bay shoreline and DE-26 (Atlantic Avenue), is a coastal and resort-style Millville neighborhood with wooded streetscapes and bayfront trails. The community’s character concentrates around the Bay Forest clubhouse and pool complex, where porches, paths, and gathering lawns set a relaxed, outdoors-forward rhythm. Architecture leans coastal-craftsman with broad rooflines, screened porches, and tidy landscaping. Kayak launches and boardwalk-style walks frame daily routines around water and marsh views. Nearby, Salted Rim, Bethany Blues BBQ Pit, and Dickens Parlour Theatre in downtown Millville/Bethany add local flavor beyond the gates.
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Offer insights
30974 Scissorbill Rd · $825,000
$817K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $817K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
163 days
The average home goes pending in 77 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.7%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
About offer insights
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open floor plan with breakfast area and eat-in gourmet kitchen
Built-ins and recessed lighting
Ceiling fans
Chair railings and stained/lead glass accents
Master bathroom and walk-in closet
Attic and other storage
Window treatments
9'+ ceilings, cathedral and tray ceiling details
Two-story ceiling areas
Upgraded countertops
Combination dining/living and combination kitchen/dining
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms on the first upper level
One bedroom on the main level
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Double oven (self-cleaning)
Built-in microwave
Cooktop
Island and table space
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Stainless steel appliances
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer in unit (front-loading)
Main floor laundry
Washer and dryer included
Flooring
Wood floors
Carpet
Ceramic tile
Vinyl
Heating & cooling
Central heating and forced air with electric heat pump backup
Zoned heating
Central A/C with heat pump(s)
Ceiling fans
120/240V electric service with 200+ amp panel and circuit breakers
Exterior features
Backs to trees with partly wooded, landscaped and level grounds
Front, rear and side yard landscaping
Bump-outs
Exterior lighting and sidewalks
Street lights and paved blacktop roads maintained by HOA
Underground lawn sprinkler (irrigation)
Community amenities including outdoor pool and recreation facilities
Home design
Detached single-family home
Built by NV Homes
Excellent condition
Premium lot; middle of block location
Parking
Built-in side-entry attached garage with inside access and garage door opener (2-car garage)
Asphalt driveway with approximately five driveway spaces
Additional off-street parking for a total of seven garage/parking spaces
Security
Insulated doors
Construction
Frame construction with stone and vinyl siding accents
Stick-built with blown-in and spray foam insulation
Architectural shingle/asphalt and metal roofing
Concrete perimeter foundation with crawl space/ permanent foundation elements
Double-pane, energy-efficient windows with screens and transoms; vinyl-clad frames
No basement
Utilities
Public water and public sewer
Natural gas hot water
Natural gas available; electric available
Cable and phone available
Underground utilities
Municipal trash not provided
HOA & community
Monthly HOA fee includes common area maintenance, lawn care (front/rear/side), management, road and snow maintenance, pool(s), recreation facilities, trash and reserve funds
Community amenities include clubhouse, fitness center/exercise room, pool (outdoor), tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, playgrounds, picnic areas, bike and jog/walk paths, putting green, pier/dock and meeting/party rooms
Roads maintained by HOA
Financial info
Other annual fees assessed
Other
Fee simple ownership
Property manager present
Not in a federal flood zone
Pets allowed (dogs and cats OK)
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
PLEASE VISIT IN STOCKING FEET! A NO SHOES RULE HAS PROTECTED ITS GLEAMING WOOD FLOORS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION! Come live in the National Association of Home Builders' 2018 Platinum Award-Winning BEST IN AMERICAN LIVING Bay Forest Club! Beautiful, 4 or 5 BD, 3.5 BA, (Bonus Room could be 5th BD) , 3 Car Garage, well-maintained NV Homes EnergyStar Falconcrest Model, loaded w/ upgrades on lot backing to woods. Front elevation: partial stone w/ covered front stoop opens to gleaming wood floors downstairs. Study (elegant crown molding, transom windows, plantation shutters) & Dining Room (tray ceiling, chandelier w/ medallion, transom windows, plantation shutters, chair rail) off Foyer. 2 story Great Room featuring a window wall that dramatically brings beauty of woods right into your home. The window wall is enhanced by upgraded custom trim that matches the extraordinary built-in custom cabinetry & bookcase framing gas fireplace (granite hearth & surround) & wall screen TV. Adjoining Kitchen: upgraded cabinets, stainless steel appliances (two wall ovens, gas cooktop, large side-by-side fridge plus built-in microwave over the gas cooktop) & granite counters plus roomy Breakfast Area. Large first floor Primary Bedroom Suite includes Sitting Area extension that tucks into the woods plus a tray ceiling, plantation shutters, luxurious carpet. Huge Primary Bath features separate shower & soaking tub. Plus Powder Room & Laundry. The upstairs landing views Foyer & Great Room below and those extraordinary back woods while leading to 3 Guest Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths & HUGE Bonus Room. Elegant touches include chair rails, loads of crown molding and custom paint which make this home an elegant, turn-key property. Weekender owners meticulously have maintained the property: it looks like new. Depending on strength of an offer, home may conveyed FURNISHED (with exceptions for some furniture pieces, wall art and personal items): and the furniture suits and complements the home wonderfully. Conditioned Crawlspace with industrial strength dehumidifier that protects the gleaming wood floors. Irrigation System. HOA maintains lawn (mowing, fertilization). New Owner Capital Contribution: $1,000. $495 annual charge for water & sewer infrastructure (approximately 16 years remaining). Don't Forget That The National Association of Home Builders named Bay Forest #1 Platinum Award Winner for "Best in American Living" at the International Builders' Show in 2019. The NAHB's premier residential & design award spotlights the most creative & talented industry professionals for redefining design excellence in homes & communities worldwide. Judges concluded that Bay Forest "maximized water and green spaces and created a nice sense of micro-communities inside the natural habitat. [Bay Forest] has a lovely pool and resort-like amenities and the outside of the (Recreation) Barn is spectacular. " So come enjoy our clubhouse with its lounge, grille, exercise facility, Women's & Men's lockers opening to 3 pools (Lazy River!). And our 4 tennis courts (one of which converts to multiple pickleball courts) & pavilion, outdoor basketball nets, children's play areas, putting green, bocce lawns, horseshoe pits & fire pit. Our beautiful 'Recreation Barn' accommodates a basketball court, three pickle ball courts or 450 guests for parties! The Barn opens to a Great Lawn, two pools & a Gym featuring exercise facilities, a dance/yoga studio (resilient floors) & beautiful gathering spaces. Kayak Launch w/ kayak storage & expansive Indian River Bay & Bay Bridge views. Summer Beach Shuttle. The new Shearwater Drive Bridge crosses directly over Collins Creek to the new Barn, Pools & Clubhouse/Gym, accommodating cars, bikes & pedestrians (and a great place to admire our Collins Creek Salt Marsh and the Indian River Bay beyond. 15+ miles of walks & 5+ miles Bethany Beach. There's no place like Bay Forest! Come join us & enjoy The Best in American Living! 2 YR Warranty $100 DED,
BRIGHT MLS #DESU144828
Oct 1, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jul 23, 2019
Listed
$625,000
$179/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,812 (−0.5%)
$75,550 + $340,100
$415,650
2025
$1,821 (−23.7%)
$75,550 + $340,100
$415,650
2024
$2,387 (+1.0%)
$75,550 + $340,100
$415,650
2023
$2,364 (+1.6%)
$6,250 + $50,050
$56,300
2022
$2,327 (+7.9%)
$6,250 + $50,050
$56,300
2019
$2,157 (−0.9%)
$6,250 + $50,050
$56,300
2018
$2,178 (−1.5%)
$6,250 + $50,050
$56,300
2017
$2,212 (+13.1%)
$6,250 + $50,050
$56,300
2016
$1,956 (−1.5%)
$6,250 + $50,050
$56,300
2014
$1,985
$6,250 + $50,050
$56,300
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
84 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
9,374 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,296
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,296
Year built
2010
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sussex County
APN
134-8.00-812.00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
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
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 30974 Scissorbill Rd
$804,176
$21K under list price of $825K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $520K to $890K.