Bear Trap Dunes

Most homes in Bear Trap Dunes were built by Carl M. Freeman Companies, in a Coastal Craftsman style, many with main-level living.
Models and Floor Plans: Home types include single-family detached homes, townhouses, and single-level golf villa condominiums with optional lofts.
 Square Footage: Interior space generally ranges from 1,250 square feet for condominiums to over 3,400 square feet for detached single-family homes.
Key Features: Many homes have open floor plans, screened rear porches, and covered balconies overlooking the greens. Common features include attached or rear garages, dual-zone heating and cooling, cathedral ceilings, and gas fireplaces.

Amenities at Bear Trap Dunes include:

The Village Pavilion: The central facility, with an indoor heated pool, a whirlpool spa, a sauna, and a fitness center.

Outdoor Pool Campus: Two outdoor swimming pools with sun decks, lounge seating, and a wading area.

Racquet & Sports Club: Tennis courts, pickleball courts, and multi-sport hardcourts.

The Golf Clubhouse: Open to the public, with pro shops, banquet space, an outdoor amphitheater for seasonal concerts, and The Den Bar & Grill.

If you are moving to Ocean View, DE, Bear Trap Dunes offers paths around the Village Pavilion, 27 holes of golf, and a seasonal shuttle to Bethany Beach. A day here can start with a bike ride past the putting greens and end with a concert at the outdoor amphitheater by the golf clubhouse.

Beaches: Just 3 miles west of downtown Bethany Beach, offering an easy 5-to-10-minute drive or direct access via the community's seasonal shuttle.
Medical Care: Quick proximity to the Beebe Healthcare Service Medical Center in Millville and the Saranac Medical Campus.
Shopping & Essentials: Less than five minutes to regional grocery markets, retail centers, local pharmacies, and organic farm stands.
Nature Reserves: Convenient access to the Assawoman Canal Trail and the Fenwick Island State Park for water views, kayaking launches, and quiet nature observation.

The homeowners associations at Bear Trap Dunes charge the following fees.
Monthly Fee: Single-family homes are approximately $296 per month. Condominiums feature a combined HOA and COA fee of approximately $793 per month. (As of February 2026).
Fee Inclusions:
The fee covers townhome landscaping, trash, snow removal, cable and the seasonal beach shuttle. Single-family owners maintain their own landscaping.

Bear Trap Dunes centers on the Village Pavilion and a golf clubhouse.
Fees: approximately $296 per month for single-family homes, and a combined HOA and COA fee of approximately $793 per month for condominiums, as of February 2026.
Fee covers: The fee covers townhome landscaping, trash, snow removal, cable and the seasonal beach shuttle. Single-family owners maintain their own landscaping.
Village Pavilion: an indoor heated pool, whirlpool spa, sauna, and fitness center, plus two outdoor pools.
Courts: tennis, pickleball, bocce and multi-sport courts.
Golf clubhouse: pro shops, banquet space, an outdoor amphitheater, and The Den Bar & Grill.
Call us at 302-549-5164 and we will get the current HOA documents and fees for any home you are considering.

We are not tax advisors, so please confirm these points with your own tax professional. Some general points about the Delaware Advantage:
NO Sales Tax: Delaware has no state sales tax.
Property Taxes: Sussex County property tax rates are low compared with most of the United States. Ask us for the tax bill on any home you are considering.
Social Security and Pension Income: Social Security income is entirely exempt from state income taxes, and individuals aged 60 and older can exclude up to $12,500 of annual pension or qualified retirement account distributions.
Senior School Tax Credit: Eligible long-term homeowners aged 65 and older can qualify for an additional credit of 50% off their school property tax obligation (up to $500 per year).