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. Welcome to a beautifully updated, rare 5 BD/3 BA configuration of NVHome's classic EnergyStar Seaport in Beautiful Bay Forest. This home has been upgraded from stem to stern, with a wonderful welcoming front porch (with one of 11 ceiling fans) that opens into a Foyer with gleaming wood floors that continue into the Sitting Room/Study (with crown molding, chair rails and shadow box trim) to the right of the Foyer and on into the Great Room, Kitchen & hallway. To the left of the Foyer: 2 Guest Bedrooms share a full Guest Bath. Both Guest Bedrooms feature wall screen TVs & window treatments. The second Guest Bedroom currently is configured as an exercise area. The Guest Bath features upgraded cabinets, granite & tile shower surround. The extended Great Room enjoys loads of light from 6 windows along with a gas Fireplace with a marble hearth and stone trim & mantle. Above the mantle, another one of 5 conveying wall screen TVs. Plus Bose Surround Sound wired in the Great Room (and the Screened-In Porch). The Kitchen's upgrades include stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, rich cabinetry, a tile backsplash and a tile finish on the Breakfast Bar. Two Kitchen Pantries, too! The extended Breakfast Room looks out onto the Screened-in Porch, an outdoor deck and a landscaped, fenced-in backyard. The Ducane gas grill/rotisserie will convey. The Master Bedroom suite enjoys a tray ceiling, upgraded carpet, walk-in closet, soaking tub & shower with upgraded granite & tile. Upstairs: 2 more BD & a BA. Even the Garage has been repainted and given a pebbled deck finish for easy care & maintenance. $5,500 hybrid heating system, $3,000 well for irrigation system, wall screen TVs, window treatments, premium washer/dryer. Plus: upgraded tech wiring & security and a furnace humidifier + dehumidifier to protect wood floors via the conditioned crawl space. 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, 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
2012Year Built
9,148 sq ftLot Size
$253Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Joseph Loughran• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•302-539-9040 (broker)
Bought with Cindy Souza• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Loaded NVHome 5 BD, 3 BA Bay Forest EnergyStar Seaport Model delivers HUGE VALUE: $40,000 in construction upgrades, $35,000 screened-in Trex porch + outside deck w/ Ducane gas grill/rotisserie, $5,500 hybrid heating system, $5,000 fenced-in back yard, $3,000 well for irrigation system, $3,000 in flat screen TVs, $2,500 window treatments, 11 ceiling fans, $2,000 premium washer/dryer. Comparable new construction could cost $75,000 more PLUS 4% transfer tax (vs. 2% here). Why pay so much more? Other features: upgraded wood floors, tile & carpet; upgraded Kitchen cabinets, granite, stainless steel GE appliances, tiled breakfast bar. Extended great room w/ gas FP. Large 1st floor MBR plus 2 guest BD+FB. Upstairs: 2 BD, FB & study. Tray ceilings. Bose sound indoors + out. Upgraded tech wiring & security. Furnace humidifier + dehumidifier to protect wood floors via conditioned crawl space. 2 Year HOME WARRANTY w/ CONTRACT BY 9/30/17. Unmatched Bay Forest amenities, too! NOT IN A FLOOD ZONE!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,491 (−0.5%)
$75,550 + $263,350
$338,900
2025
$1,498 (−9.8%)
$75,550 + $263,350
$338,900
2024
$1,660
$75,550 + $263,350
$338,900
2023
$1,661 (+1.6%)
$6,250 + $32,650
$38,900
2022
$1,635 (+2.9%)
$6,250 + $32,650
$38,900
2021
$1,589 (+4.2%)
$6,250 + $32,650
$38,900
2020
$1,525 (+2.0%)
$6,250 + $32,650
$38,900
2019
$1,495 (+31.9%)
$6,250 + $32,650
$38,900
2018
$1,133 (−27.3%)
$6,250 + $32,650
$38,900
2017
$1,558 (+12.8%)
$6,250 + $32,650
$38,900
2016
$1,381 (−1.4%)
$6,250 + $32,650
$38,900
2014
$1,401
$6,250 + $32,650
$38,900
Tax history for 31002 Scissorbill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,491 (−0.5%)
$75,550 + $263,350
$338,900
2025
$1,498 (−9.8%)
$75,550 + $263,350
$338,900
2024
$1,660
$75,550 + $263,350
$338,900
2023
$1,661 (+1.6%)
$6,250 + $32,650
$38,900
2022
$1,635 (+2.9%)
$6,250 + $32,650
$38,900
2021
$1,589 (+4.2%)
$6,250 + $32,650
$38,900
2020
$1,525 (+2.0%)
$6,250 + $32,650
$38,900
2019
$1,495 (+31.9%)
$6,250 + $32,650
$38,900
2018
$1,133 (−27.3%)
$6,250 + $32,650
$38,900
2017
$1,558 (+12.8%)
$6,250 + $32,650
$38,900
2016
$1,381 (−1.4%)
$6,250 + $32,650
$38,900
2014
$1,401
$6,250 + $32,650
$38,900
*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
3
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
66 ft.
Lot depth
125 ft.
Lot size
9,365 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,112
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sussex County
APN
134-8.00-802.00
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 Detached Garage Spaces: 2
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Built In, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 4
Attached Garage, Driveway, Detached Garage, Off Street, On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# 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: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Electric, Energy Efficient Appliances, ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer, Humidifier, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Surface Unit, Washer, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Range Hood, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater
Door Features: Insulated, ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s), Storm
Forced Air, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Central, Heat Pump - Gas BackUp
Heating Fuel: Central, Propane - Owned, Electric
Hot Water: Propane
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
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, Reserve Funds, Road Maintenance
HOA/Condo/Coop Amenities: Basketball Courts, Bike Trail, Club House, Common Grounds, Community Center, Exercise Room, Fitness Center, Game Room, Jog/Walk Path, Meeting Room, Pier/Dock, Pool - Outdoor, Putting Green, Recreational Center, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground, Volleyball Courts
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
Directions: From Bethany Beach, take 26 West to RIGHT on Whites Neck Road to RIGHT on Bay Forest Drive to RIGHT on Redstart Court to RIGHT on Scissorbill to 31002 Scissorbill on RIGHT.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,112
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,365 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Sussex County
APN: 134-8.00-802.00
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 • 8.4mi
7/10
Indian River High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.2mi
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
June and 5.4 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$673,000 – $814,000
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