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42 Woodland Ave, Ocean View, DE, 19970

2beds
2baths
460sqft
$299,900
$652price/sqft
$2,004/moest. monthly cost
$80,160/yrincome needed

About This Home

Prime Ocean View Opportunity: 0.45 Acres + Updated Garage – 2 Miles to Beach! Unlock the potential of this exceptional Ocean View property, perfect for investors, contractors, or those looking to build their dream coastal getaway! Situated on a spacious half-acre lot, this offering includes a detached garage that has been recently updated—ready for your vehicles, workshop, or storage needs. Garage updates include new framing, new roof, new windows and doors. While the property is being sold strictly AS-IS, providing a blank canvas for your vision, the property boasts incredible bones in an unbeatable location. Enjoy the best of Delaware coastal living with public water and public sewer already connected! Unbeatable Location: Only 2 miles to the white sands of Bethany Beach! Convenience: A short walk/golf cart ride to Harbour View Marina for boating enthusiasts. Recreation: Just 1 mile to premium golf courses. Space: Rare half-acre lot in town, offering privacy and room to expand. Bonus: Recently updated, versatile detached garage/workshop. Don't miss out on this rare chance to own a versatile, high-potential property in one of Delaware's most desirable locations. Seller's will finance up to 65% of purchase price. Schedule your viewing.

Getting Around

42
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
49
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
Selbyville Middle SchoolGrades 6-88.7 mi
6/10
Indian River High SchoolGrades 9-127.5 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1923

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Construction materials: Frame,Shingle Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Salt Box
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Oven/Range - Electric,Refrigerator,Electric Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Features

  • Ceiling Fan(s),Combination Kitchen/Dining
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 460

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: None,Electric
  • Cooling features: None,Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 460
  • Total interior livable area: 460 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: >84" Garage Door,2+ Access Exits

Details

  • Parcel number: 13412.00311.06
  • Zoning: TN
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.45 Acres
  • Features: Cleared
  • Lot size dimensions: 120.00 x 159.00

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Garage Faces Front,Storage,Attached,Driveway
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Coastal Flooding
Cold Wave
Hurricane
Winter Weather
Inland Flooding
Lightning
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Delaware Counties

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,516$18,192
Home Insurance *$149$1,788
Property Taxes $88$1,056
Electricity $251$3,021
Total$2,004$24,048
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$68,708/yr
40% on housing$60,120/yr
45% on housing$53,440/yr

Delaware FAIR Plan Programs

Insurance Placement Facility of Delaware

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Current Policies
Residential: 1,170Commercial: 57
Total Premiums$607,000
Total Exposure$249.53M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 5.6%
5.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.7%
8.7%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.2%
1.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$652This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19970$263
Sussex County$247

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19970
Sussex County

Current Market Trends

No market data available for this area

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-06Price change$339,500
2026-04-14Listed for sale$365,000
2025-08-18Sold$285,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentNancy Reither
BrokerageColdwell Banker Realty

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