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61 Central Ave, Ocean View, DE, 19970

$489,000

Home List Price

$5,807*

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4 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,400 SqFt
$349/SqFt
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61 Central Ave, Ocean View$489,000

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
ParkingGravel Driveway, Private, Driveway, Off Street
Year Built1923
HeatingHeat Pump, Forced Air, Other
CoolingHeat Pump, Wall Unit(s)
BasementYes
MLS #DESU2050382
Lot Size0.53 Acres
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT)

About 61 Central Ave

Beautifully restored furnished 1920's cottage. Own a piece of history in the Town of Ocean View! This orginal1920's cottage has been fully updated and restored and finished in 2023. The cottage has only been used as a vacation home and is being sold fully furnished. This 4 bed, 2 bath home offers plenty of storage which is hard to find in period homes. The floors in the whole house have been redone with luxury vinyl planking, the 2 full baths have gorgeous tiled showers. Each of the bedrooms and main living areas have their own separate mini split and ceiling fan. The basement is currently unfinished, but has a mini split connection built in so the new owner can add an additional 700 sf; by finishing the basement; to the existing 1400 sf in the upstairs levels. The cottage is on over a half-acre private, landscaped lot within the town limits. There is a beautiful sun deck with a grill and an outside shower. The large lot offers room to add a pool, garage, pole building or shed with plenty of room left for playing croquet, badminton or for children and dogs to run and play. The location is perfect - two miles to the beach and walking distance to shopping, restaurants, four grocery stores, three drug stores and five banks. Come and see this beautiful coastal cottage and you will fall in love!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 1,400 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: BENNETT REALTY
  • Office Phone: (302) 539-4011
  • Listing Agent: DURWOOD BENNETT

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Oven, Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Basement: Yes
  • Flooring Type: Vinyl, Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Interior: Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Window Treatments

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 4

Exterior Features

Exterior Information:

  • Exterior: BBQ Grill, Exterior Lighting, Outside Shower

Parking Information:

  • Parking: Gravel Driveway, Private, Driveway, Off Street

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot: Cleared, Landscaped, Private, Back Yard
  • Lot Size: 0.53 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Heat Pump, Forced Air, Other
  • Cooling: Heat Pump, Wall Unit(s)

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Indian River High School, Public District Grades 8-12
  • Selbyville Middle School, Public District Grades 6-8
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-5

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: From Bethany West on Rt. 26 to Ocean View - right on Central Avenue - home is on the right

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $489,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $349/SqFt

Tax Information:

  • Annual Amount: $343
  • Tax Year: 2021
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Ocean View, DE

City

Med. Sold Price

$505K

Med. Price/SqFt

$259

Avg. Days On Market

46

# of Sold Homes

21

61 Central Ave vs Ocean View

188 DAYS ON ROCKET

+142 Days

$489,000

-$16K Less

$349/SqFt

+$90 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $16K less than the Median Sold Price and $90/SqFt more than other homes in Ocean View, DE.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: BRIGHT
  • MLS Number: #DESU2050382

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: BENNETT REALTY
  • Office Phone: (302) 539-4011
  • Listing Agent: DURWOOD BENNETT

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Property Sales & Tax

Listing History

May 13, 2021Home Sold
$199,000

Tax History

YEARPROP. TAXASSESSMENT
2021$343$8,700
2020$327$8,700
2018$587$8,700
2017$589$8,700

History based on county public records data.

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Elementary School

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8
/10

  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School

  • 120 Atlantic Ave

  • 0.55 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-5

Middle School

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5
/10

  • Selbyville Middle School

  • 80 Bethany Rd

  • 8.60 miles

  • Public District Grades 6-8

High School

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5
/10

  • Indian River High School

  • 29772 Armory Rd

  • 7.66 miles

  • Public District Grades 8-12

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $71,983. Residents of Ocean View, DE typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The majority of families are married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 61 Central Ave

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 61 Central Ave property is $489,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 61 Central Ave is a house located in Ocean View, Delaware, 19970.

Is this property for sale now?

Accepting Backup Offers: 61 Central Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 61 Central Ave are:
Lord Baltimore Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 8/10
Selbyville Middle School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Indian River High School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10

What is the annual property tax for this property?

According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $343 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).

When was this property sold last time and for how much?

The last sale was on May 13, 2021 for $199,000. (source: MLS/tax record).

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 61 Central Ave has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 61 Central Ave is 1,400 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 61 Central Ave is 1923.

Rocket Homes›Delaware›Sussex County›Ocean View›19970›61 Central Ave

This home is located at 61 Central Ave in Ocean View, DE and zip code 19970. This 1,400 square foot home, which was built in 1923, sits on a 0.53 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since October 23, 2023 and is currently priced at $489,000.

While more than 4 listings in Ocean View, DE in March 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 5 listings sold at asking price, and more than 12 were sold below. The number of listings in Ocean View, DE increased by 6.2% between February 2024 and March 2024. Listings spent 46 days on the market in March 2024, and had a median list price of $505,000 during the same period.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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