53 WILLOW OAK AVENUE Unit 53D, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970

$460,000

53 Willow Oak Avenue #53D is a beautiful, FURNISHED 3 BD/3 BA end unit, second floor ''penthouse'' condominium in Bear Trap Dunes. Step into the first floor Foyer, featuring ceramic tile before climbing one flight of Berber-carpeted stairs to reach the home's welcoming Great Room. There's gleaming laminate flooring in… Read More light birch tones throughout the Study, Great Room, Dining Room & Hallway. There are bright, large windows on the front and side elevations of the home (5 windows face Willow Oak Avenue while 4 windows and a full sliding glass door face the home's adjacent elevation, ensuring that the space is cheerful & welcoming throughout the day. Kitchen upgrades include maple cabinets, granite counters, energy efficient stainless-steel appliances, ceramic tile flooring and a Breakfast Bar that can accommodate 4. Conveniently located inside the Kitchen & tucked between closet doors is a full-sized, energy efficient LG Washer & Dryer. The spacious Breakfast/Dining Area just beyond the Kitchen faces a large Screened Porch with partial views of the Bear Trap Golf Courses on two sides of Willow Oak Avenue. The Screened Porch opens onto a broad deck, expanding your outdoor living options. Trees along the property and along Willow Oak Avenue offer welcome privacy and added quiet without compromising the brightness of the indoor space. The Great Room features a natural gas-fed Fireplace trimmed in stone and a beautiful wooden mantelpiece. Above the fireplace, a custom space was created to accommodate a flat screen TV (one of four in the home), DVD player and other home electronics products for your entertainment. The Great Room's cathedral ceiling adds drama to the space - allowing it to look upward to Guests in the upstairs bedroom/loft complete with a bathroom and a closet. Passing down the hallway from the Great Room, you'll find a large Guest Bedroom & Bath straight ahead followed by the Primary Suite. The Primary Suite features a sitting area, ceiling fan (one of four in the home), and large walk-in closet. The Primary Bath includes a two-sink vanity, separate tub and walk-in shower and a linen closet. A door ensures privacy in the Water Closet. Windows are trimmed with custom window treatments by way of Venetian blinds & draperies. In the Great Room & Study, the designer installed cornices in addition to these window treatments to ensure casual comfort with a touch of elegance. The designer chose a neutral de9;cor overall to best serve homeowners, family, guests & potential renters should owners decide to rent their property. Internet/Cable is paid-for within the property's monthly HOA/Condo fees. A Smart Home Thermostat allows part-time homeowners to adjust temperatures in the home to suit their expectations for comfort when coming to visit or economy when headed back home. Bear Trap's amenities, virtually unparalleled in Sussex County, include a golf course (membership optional), a pavilion, locker rooms, meeting rooms, indoor (year-round) & outdoor pools, saunas, gyms, basketball, tennis courts & pickleball courts (with 3 new dedicated pickleball courts coming on stream by Memorial Day Weekend), a Beach Shuttle (with a stop steps away from 53D's front door), and more. As a community, Bear Trap has been beautifully designed with broad, tree-lined streets and wide green spaces like the one just outside of 53 Willow Oak #53D. And most of the community's amenities are steps away from 53D's front door, representing an ideal prime location in the community. Don't forget that there's a 2 Year Home Warranty with a $100 Deductible for added Buyer Peace of Mind (the Home Warranty pamphlet is copied among the disclosures found in this listing). For Buyers considering rental options: 53D has grossed from $12,000 to $20,000 in rentals annually from 2021-2024. Additional details available. 53 Willow Oak #53D, a beautiful property in an exceptional community, is priced to sell! Call to schedule your showing! Read Less

Courtesy of Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

May 9, 2025

Property Type

Condominium

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

1,940

Year Built

2001

MLS Number

DESU2085746

30 Days Snapshot Of 19970

$504k

-5%

(avg) sold price

+12%

homes sold

+11%

(avg) days on market

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Area Map

Additional Details

Appliances & Equipment

Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater

Building

1,940 sqft living area, 1,940 sqft above grade (finished), Built in 2001, Structure Type: Unit/Flat/Apartment, Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings,2 Story Ceilings, Cathedral Ceilings, Dry Wall, 2 floors in unit, 3 levels, Coastal, Contemporary, Colonial, Frame

Cooling

Central Air, Electric, Central A/C

Doors

Insulated

Exterior Features

Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Underground Lawn Sprinkler

Fireplaces

1 fireplace, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane

Floors

Carpet, Laminate Plank, Partially Carpeted

Heating

Central, Electric, Forced Air, Programmable Thermostat

Home Owner's Association

Condo/Coop Association, Condo/Coop Fee : $489, Condo/Coop Fee Freq: Monthly, HOA Fee: $283, Fee Freq: Monthly, Basketball Courts, Cable, Club House, Common Grounds, Exercise Room, Fitness Center, Golf Course Membership Available, Hot tub, Library, Meeting Room, Pool - Indoor, Pool - Outdoor, Recreational Center, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Cable TV, Common Area Maintenance, Ext Bldg Maint, High Speed Internet, Insurance, Lawn Maintenance, Management, Pool(s), Reserve Funds, Snow Removal, Trash

Interior Features

Attic, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Open, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments

Laundry

Has Laundry, Main Floor, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit

Lot

Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00

Parking

2 assigned parking spaces, Assigned, Lighted Parking, Paved Parking

Property

Common Walls: 1 Common Wall, No One Above, Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Enclosed, Porch(es), Screened

Roof

Architectural Shingle, Asphalt

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

City/Town Tax: $820, City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, County Tax: $140, County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, School Tax: $1,295, School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, Tax Annual Amount: $2,255, Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Electric Service: 120/240V,200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Underground, Hot Water: Electric, Cable TV, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Under Ground, Water Available

Windows

Energy Efficient, Screens

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