When was property at 31461 Hope Street built and last sold?

The property at 31461 Hope Street was built in 1993 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $25,000.

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Sussex

19970

31461 HOPE STREET

$350,000

● House - Off Market

31461 HOPE STREET

OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,232 Ft²

$1,795

Est. Monthly

$25

HOA / Fees

About This Property

Opportunity awaits with this 3-bedroom, 2-bath rancher located just 5 miles from the sand and surf of Bethany Beach. Situated in the waterfront community of Banks Harbor Retreat, this home offers the convenience of one-level living and an open floor plan that combines the living room, kitchen, and dining area. A large wraparound screened porch provides additional space for relaxing or entertaining. Set on a spacious lot with ample room for expansion or a complete rebuild, this property is ideal for investors, renovators, or buyers looking to create their own coastal retreat. Enjoy a short walk to the community marina, with options to rent or purchase a boat slip or access the boat ramp for a small annual fee. Just a short boat ride to the Indian River Inlet.

Unit Size

1,232 Ft²

Days on Market

Land Size

0.25 acres

Price per sqft

$284

Property Type

House

Property Taxes

$51

HOA Dues

$25

Year Built

1993

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Last updated: 6 months ago (Bright MLS #DESU2101946)

Price History

Date / Event	Date	Event
May 4, 2026	Sold	Premium
Sold
Jan 19, 2026	In contract	-
In contract
Jan 6, 2026	Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.	$350,000
Listed by Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Aug 30, 1989	Sold	Premium
Sold

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Building Info

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General

Year Built: 1993

Effective Year Built: 1993
Total Rooms: 6
Bedroom Count: 3
Bathroom Count: 2
Partial Bathrooms: 2
Bathroom Plumbing Fixtures: 5
Building Condition: 0
Building Quality: 7
Construction Type: 6
Building Style: 0
Exterior Walls Type: 17
Interior Walls Type: 0
Roof Shape Type: 1
Roof Cover Type: 13
Floor Count: 100
Floor Cover: 0
Basement Type: 9
Basement Area: 0
Garage Type: 0
Parking Space Count: 0
Patio Type: 0
Porch Type: 7
Pool Type: 0

Dimensions

Lot Size Square Feet: 11,008

Lot Size Depth Feet: 1,010
Lot Size Frontage Feet: 1,090
Total Building Area: 1,232
Gross Building Area: 1,232
Building Area: 1,232
Building Area Measurement: L

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioning: 1

Heating: 24
Heated Square Feet: 1,232
Heating Fuel Type: 0

Utilities

Sewer System: 0

Water Service: 0

Building

Building Type: 0

Property Class: R
Subdivision: BANKS HARBOR RETREAT
Land Acres: 0000000253
Standard Land Use Code: 1001
County Land Use Code: RS
Legal Description 1: BANKS HARBOR RETREAT LOT 11

Neighborhood

School District Name: Indian River School District

School Tax School District: INDIAN RIVER SD
Census Tract: 051307

Zoning

Zoning: MR

Geography

District: INDIAN RIVER

Parcel: 134-12.00-259.00
Lot: 11
Municipality: BALTIMORE HUNDRED
Latitude: 38.5557
Longitude: -75.098

Address

Full Address: 31461 Hope St

Address - House Number: 31461
Address - Street Name: Hope
Address - Suffix Type: St
State: DE
City Name: Ocean View
Carrier Code: R701
4-Digit Zip Code: 3878
Zip Code: 19970

Valuation

Tax

Tax Year: 2023

Tax Amount: $80,202

Appraisal Valuation

Standard Deviation: 0.2744

Valuation Date: Sep 13, 2023
Confidence Score: 60
Final Value: 375,626
High Value: 478,718
Low Value: 272,535

Open Liens

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Market Valuation

Market Total Value: $30,000

Market Land Value: $7,500
Market Improvement Value: $22,500

Assessments Valuation

Assessed Year: 2023

Assessed Total Value: $15,000
Assessed Land Value: $3,750
Assessed Improvements Value: $11,250

Sales

Current Sale Recording Date: Aug 30, 1989

Current Sale Price:

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Current Sale Document Type: 27

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Stats & Trends

Median Asking:

$454,900

Sale Price/ft²

$238

Below Asking

0.03%

Average Days on Market

Average Home Size

2092 ft²

Average Home Age

23.1 years

Currently For Sale

2287 Listings

Based on RH Advisors, Inc. calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.

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$2,200 /mo

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,552 ft²

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Listed by: LESLIE KOPP
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Last Updated: 0 hours ago
Data Source: Bright MLS , MLS# DESU2101946

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31461 HOPE STREET

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