447 Bay Ave

$443,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1,050 Sq. Ft.
$422 / Sq. Ft.
1,050
Sq. Ft.
$422
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Beachfront cottage! ROOFTOP DECK and lower decks! Panoramic Views! Back on the Market Due to No Fault of the Property or Sellers! NOT due to appraisal- the previous contract/appraisal was at $450k+! Unique and Cozy Beach Front Cottage Directly on the Delaware Bay in Slaughter Beach! Enjoy both sunrises and sunsets from the ROOFTOP DECK and lower decks. This UNIQUE Waterfront home with Beach Access gives you ownership from the street up to the high water line. If you have always dreamed of living...Beachfront cottage! ROOFTOP DECK and lower decks! Panoramic Views! Back on the Market Due to No Fault of the Property or Sellers! NOT due to appraisal- the previous contract/appraisal was at $450k+! Unique and Cozy Beach Front Cottage Directly on the Delaware Bay in Slaughter Beach! Enjoy both sunrises and sunsets from the ROOFTOP DECK and lower decks. This UNIQUE Waterfront home with Beach Access gives you ownership from the street up to the high water line. If you have always dreamed of living steps to the beach, or you are looking to invest in a vacation rental property - this is the home for you! This unique and quirky beachfront cottage is about 1050 square feet, features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms + a Den/office, and is ONLY STEPS TO THE BEACH. Enjoy both sunrises and sunsets from the ROOFTOP DECK and lower decks. The kitchen is open to the living room and a small dining/breakfast nook. Septic new in 2015. 1 car garage and shed. If you have always dreamed of being steps to the beach, or are looking for a vacation rental - this is it. Home inspection completed prior to listing and report is available for those with serious interest. Sold As-Is, Home inspections for informational purposes only. Slaughter Beach has a Fire Department, Fire Hall, public beach pavilion, public bathrooms, public tennis courts, and public basketball courts. Just a minute to Cedar Creek Marina and the DuPont Nature Center and about 7 miles to the new BayHealth Medical Center. Boundary lines in photos are not exact and are a visual illustration of the lot dimensions.
  1. Listed by ErinAnn Beebe • NextHome Tomorrow Realty
    P: (302)-236-9229 erin@erinannbeeberealtor.com

Property Details for 447 Bay Avenue

Tax ID Number
230-01.00-63.00
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Cottage, Bungalow
Levels/Stories
1
Furnished
No
LISTING UPDATED: 03/05/2023 08:53 PM

Property Details for 447 Bay Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #DESU2025124
Days on Market92
Taxes$704 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1954
Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,454 SF
CountySussex County

Location

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Building Information for 447 Bay Avenue

Stories1Year Built1954Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,454 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,380 per month

30 year fixed, 6.845% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,321

Property Taxes

$59

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 447 Bay Avenue

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: Yes
  • School District Name: MILFORD
  • School District County ID: 300200396900
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: MILFORD CENTRAL ACADEMY (SUSSEX DE)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: MILFORD (SUSSEX DE)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: SUSSEX
  • MLS Area: Cedar Creek Hundred (31004)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Access Features: Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Boat - Powered, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Public Access, Public Beach, Sail, Swimming Allowed, Waterski/Wakeboard
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: Yes
  • Tidal Water: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Delaware Bay
  • Water Body Type: Bay
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 50.0
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: Yes
  • Docks Count: 0
  • Distance To Body Of Water: 211.00
  • Distance To Body Of Water Units: Feet
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Beach, Common Grounds, Tennis Courts, Water/Lake Privileges, Basketball Courts
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Year Assessed: 2021
  • County Tax: $36
  • City Town Tax: $250
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: RS
  • Zoning: TN
  • Tax Lot: 45
  • School Tax: $418
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Office
  • Stories: Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 1988
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,050.00
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50.00 x 211.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Backs - Open Common Area, Adjoins - Public Land, Backs to Trees, Fishing Available, No Thru Street, Partly Wooded, Rural, Secluded, Other
  • Soil Types: Sandy
  • Road Responsibility: City/County
  • Location Type: Bayblock
  • Parcel ID: 5133531
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage, On Street, Off Street
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Gravel Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Primary Bedroom - Bay Front
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: Low Pile Carpeting, No Stairs
  • Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vimeo.com/734225737
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), Roof
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV, Phone, Propane
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Community, Well
  • Sewer Septic: Private Septic Tank, Mound System
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Sussex County Association of REALTORS (DE)
  • List Agent URL: www.ErinAnnBeebeRealtor.com

Property History for 447 Bay Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 3, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1508217833

$443,000
Mar 3, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #DESU2025124

$443,000
Jan 31, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #DESU2025124

Jan 31, 2023

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DESU2025124

Dec 29, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DESU2025124

Dec 28, 2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #DESU2025124

$450,000
Sep 22, 2022

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DESU2025124

Jul 27, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DESU2025124

$425,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/03/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1508217833

$443,000
03/03/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #DESU2025124

$443,000
01/31/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #DESU2025124

01/31/2023

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DESU2025124

12/29/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DESU2025124

12/28/2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #DESU2025124

$450,000
09/22/2022

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DESU2025124

07/27/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DESU2025124

$425,000

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Public Records for 447 Bay Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$1,750Additions$6,450Total$8,200
Tax Record2023$439 ($37 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt816 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt816 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,550 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1975ZoningTNCountySUSSEXAPN230-1.00-63.00

Schools near 447 Bay Avenue

This home is within Milford School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School
Public1 to 5

Milford Central Academy
Public6 to 8

Milford Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Milford ILC
PublicPK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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