38706 River Rd, Ocean View, DE 19970
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0.69 ACRES

38706 River Rd
Ocean View, DE 19970

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,900 sqft (on 0.69 acres)

$815,000

Original price: $850,000

$815,000

Original price: $850,000
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,900 sqft
(on 0.69 acres)

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Pool
Price/Sqft
$429
Listed
130 days ago
Climate Control
Forced Air, Heat Pump & Central Air, Heat Pump

Local Information

  • Map ViewExplore the area around 38706 River Rd.
  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Just steps from the Indian River Bay and the VFW, this fully renovated 1950s beach cottage in Ocean View offers a rare blend of vintage charm, thoughtful modern upgrades, income potential, and future development opportunity with a second buildable lot. From the moment you arrive, the character of this home is evident, surrounded by lush landscaping, mature greenery, and a variety of fruit trees that create a peaceful, private coastal retreat. The main house is filled with warmth and personality, featuring hardwood floors, exposed beams, and rich wood paneling that honor its original character, while key updates provide comfort and functionality. The inviting living space is anchored by a brick accented fireplace with a wood burning stove, perfect for cozy evenings year round. Renovated bathrooms, updated wiring throughout, beautiful tile flooring, ceiling fans in every bedroom, and central AC ensure the home lives as comfortably as it looks. The eat in kitchen is both charming and functional, complete with a Viking range and ample space to gather. As an added bonus, you will even enjoy a slight bay peek through the kitchen window while doing dishes, a subtle reminder of just how close you are to the water. Adding to the property’s versatility is the detached 2 car garage, which has been thoughtfully converted into a successful Airbnb suite known as the Surf Shack. This private guest space includes a bedroom, full bath, mini split system, and new roof, and has consistently generated $18,000 to $25,000 annually, making it ideal for supplemental income, guest accommodations, or a private retreat. The outdoor setting is equally impressive. The 20 by 40 ft in ground pool is perfectly positioned on the second buildable lot, offering endless potential, whether you envision building an additional home, expanding outdoor living space, or simply enjoying the extra privacy and flexibility of owning nearly 3 tenths of an acre in this desirable location. With close proximity to the Indian River Bay, local favorites, and just minutes to Bethany Beach, this property truly offers the best of coastal living, whether you are searching for a primary residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity. Opportunities like this are few and far between. Do not miss your chance to own a unique piece of Delaware beach history with room to grow.
Last check for updates: about 11 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Krystal Casey, (302) 604-4683
Keller Williams Realty, (302) 360-0300
Listing Team: The Coastal Collective Group
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DESU2106310
Also Listed on Bright MLS.

Home Details for 38706 River Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1900 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Heat Pump,PropaneHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Heat Pump,Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
Number of Fireplaces: 1Has a Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: 2+ Access ExitsFloors: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
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No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: PermanentHas a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Faces Front,Storage,Detached,Driveway,On Street,Off Street
Pool
Pool: In Ground, PrivatePool
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1900 Square Feet

Days on Market

Days on Market: 130

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1958Year Renovated: 2018
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Cottage
Building
Building Name: None AvailableConstruction Materials: Frame, Stick BuiltNot a New ConstructionHas Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 13405.00195.00Additional Parcels Description: 13405.00196.00

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $815,000Price Per Sqft: $429
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Immediate, Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: ACTIVE

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: OCEAN VIEWCommunity: None Available
School Information
Elementary School: Lord BaltimoreElementary School District: Indian RiverJr High / Middle School: SelbyvilleJr High / Middle School District: Indian RiverHigh School: Indian RiverHigh School District: Indian River

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: DESU2106310

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1900 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.69 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: DESU2106310Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1900

Additional Information

Source Internet Automated Valuation Display: YSource Internet Consumer Comment: YSource Internet Entire Listing Display: YSource Internet Address Display: Y

Around this home

What Locals Say about Ocean View

At least 35 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say parking is easy

  • 88 % Say car is needed

  • 87 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 76 % Say it's quiet

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 60 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 60 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 58 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 57 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 53 % Say there's wildlife

  • 53 % Say kids play outside

  • 49 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 39 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 36 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Tomjkane3
    "Great communities near the beach. Lots of senior citizens. Some decent schools. Winters can be quite cold. "
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  • Tomjkane3
    "Anything that occurs in Bethany Beach, OC or Rehobeth. Schellville at Christmas time. Freeman concerts. "
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  • Toni Marcantoni Mitchell
    "Love our commitment because it’s small. We are surrounded by woods and have three ponds, pool, and located three miles from the beach in Bethany"
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy drive to the beach or inland. Close grocery stores and tons of places to eat out. Boat access is available as well. "
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  • Debbie G.
    "Very friendly neighborhood close to beach town and lots of restaurants-lots to do year round - little to no public transportation neighborhoods have transportation to beach areas Something for everyone "
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  • Grammy
    "Neighbors are out walking their dogs daily and we have very little trouble with droppings being left behind. All neighbors are polite and kind."
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  • Tgsliwinski
    "I enjoy the summertime concerts, proximity to ocean and parks, pool access, dog friendly, moderate weather "
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  • Dazygirl5
    "dogs are welcomed but there are no dog waste bag stations and people do not always pick up after their pets."
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  • Mjhines
    "My commute is very easy and is 2.5 miles. It takes much longer in summer but is never longer then 15 minutes. "
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  • Fafitz13
    "Started in the 60’s long before subdivisions and sewers came in. Sadly the mobile homes have gone they way of chicken houses. Now there are 2-3 story town houses replacing them. Can’t beat the privacy and view. Happy to have lived here for over 50 years before the great influx!"
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  • Leahfedder22
    "I lived here for 10 years love the area and all the daily shopping needs are close plus great neighbors and lots of kids for my kids to play with close to Rehoboth any of good not find a more central place to live at the beach which is 2.5 miles away."
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  • michellecorrozi
    "We have a great location, close to everything we need and just far enough from the hustle and bustle of beach towns."
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  • Ann B.
    "Check out Delaware, no sales tax, low low property taxes. Family oriented boardwalk and activities, clean beautiful beaches. "
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  • Ewagman
    "We looked all around the DE beach area for a nice conventional home in a marina community, important for our boat useage. We wanted something upscale, quiet, and close to the amenities, without any significant crime worries. We found all that in Whites Creek Manor, and were fortunate to find an available house. We have a boat slip with a lift a very short walk away, with an easy run up the creek into Indian River Bay. We can easily ride our bike to the beach, which eliminates beach parking issues. The supermarkets are very close. The community pool is well run. The population is mostly "life experienced", few kids that are not grandkids, but that is fine for us, our youngest finished college a year ago. They can enjoy nearby Dewey or OC's night life when they visit. Taxes are incredibly low compared to where we lived previously. Utilities are a bit more, but the low taxes more than offset that. We love walking around the neighborhood, everyone is friendly, and takes good care of their homes. If you are this type of person, you would love it here. "
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  • Srosner8
    "Great for families, golfers, tennis players, beach lovers. "
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Market trends in Ocean View

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$512K
$37.68KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.4%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$261
$6MoM
Available listings
140
9MoM

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$786K
Since last month
Decreased$23K (-2.9%)
Since last year
Decreased$62K (-7.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$514K (+188.9%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +94% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$786K
July 2026$809K
June 2026$811K
May 2026$816K
April 2026$839K
March 2026$507K
February 2026$849K
January 2026$846K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
38508 Reservation Trl, Ocean View, DE
0.86
Single-Family Home
$400,000
07/31/26
3
2.5
1,825
29230 Marshy Hope Way, Ocean View, DE
0.10
Single-Family Home
$2,300,000
07/17/26
6
7
6,000
38256 Waterway Dr, Ocean View, DE
1.19
Single-Family Home
$440,000
07/31/26
3
2
1,890
38241 Marlington Rd, Ocean View, DE
1.17
Single-Family Home
$430,000
02/06/26
3
2
1,568
32408 Holly Ter, Ocean View, DE
1.12
Single-Family Home
$688,750
10/20/25
3
2
1,533
38284 Clearwater Ct, Ocean View, DE
1.14
Single-Family Home
$635,000
06/15/26
4
2
2,281
38280 Waterway Dr, Ocean View, DE
1.24
Single-Family Home
$487,000
06/05/26
3
2
1,300
38211 Marlington Rd, Ocean View, DE
1.14
Single-Family Home
$600,000
01/12/26
4
2.5
2,143
38182 Piney Point Rd, Ocean View, DE
1.50
Single-Family Home
$545,000
03/13/26
3
2
1,456

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
Lot 92 Bayfront Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970
0.06
-
-
-
-
Off Market
Lot 7 Bayfront Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970
0.06
-
-
-
-
Off Market
38807 Bayfront Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970
0.06
$824,800
5
3.5
3,000
Off Market
39078 Bayfront Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970
0.07
$873,100
4
3.5
2,300
Off Market
38828 Bayfront Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970
0.11
$723,500
4
3.5
2,800
Off Market
39085 Bayfront Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970
0.10
$946,000
4
3.5
3,304
Off Market
38831 Bayfront Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970
0.11
$909,300
4
3.5
2,900
Off Market
38646 Wood Ln, Ocean View, DE 19970
0.12
$490,400
3
2
1,716
Off Market
29230 Marshy Hope Way, Ocean View, DE 19970
0.10
$2,300,000
6
7
6,000
Recently Sold
38854 Bayfront Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970
0.14
$652,900
4
2.5
2,800
Off Market
38744 Apple Ct, Ocean View, DE 19970
0.15
$1,251,000
4
4
3,159
Off Market

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 20, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2106310
PriceChange
$815,000
Price decreased by 4%
May 25, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2106310
PriceChange
$850,000
Price decreased by 2%
Apr 16, 2026
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2106310
Listed For Sale
$865,000
Oct 17, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2085848
ListingRemoved
$900,000
Jun 18, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2085848
Listed For Sale
$900,000

LGBTQ Local Legal Protections

Krystal Casey, Keller Williams Realty, (302) 360-0300
Agent Phone: (302) 604-4683
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Frequently asked questions about 38706 River Rd

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 38706 River Rd?
    Based on a $815,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 38706 River Rd in Ocean View, DE is approximately $4,574 (about $4,275 principal & interest, $224 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 38706 River Rd compare to homes in Ocean View?
    38706 River Rd in Ocean View, DE is listed at $815,000, about 59% above the $512K median sale price in Ocean View.
  • What do residents say about Ocean View?
    Residents describe Ocean View, DE as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and quiet. Most residents say you need a car. See homes for sale in Ocean View, DE.
  • What are the closest schools to 38706 River Rd?
    The closest schools to 38706 River Rd in Ocean View, DE are Indian River High School (rated 6/10), Lord Baltimore Elementary School (rated 8/10), Selbyville Middle School (rated 7/10).
  • Does 38706 River Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 38706 River Rd in Ocean View, DE has air conditioning.
  • Does 38706 River Rd have a pool?
    Yes, 38706 River Rd in Ocean View, DE has a pool.
38706 River Rd, Ocean View, DE 19970 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,900 sqft single-family home built in 1958. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Bright MLS on Mar 29, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# DESU2106310.