Nestled in the pines of Middlesex Beach this cozy single family beach cottage still retains many of its quaint touches from the 60's. It is has an all-wood structure and sits serenely in the center of this treed half acre lot just a short 2.5 block walk to your beautiful private Middlesex Community Beach. The home Offers single level living with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and an Oversize garage. Other amenities include central AC, and on cool nights a wood burning fireplace, full length wrap around front deck, full size Washer/Dryer, ceiling fans in all rooms, 2 HDTVs, WiFi/Internet, and charcoal grill, and is being sold turnkey. Everyone will love washing off the beach in the oversized outdoor shower with changing stall after a day of fun at the beach. Gather with family and friends in the inviting great room with cathedral ceiling and skylights, or hide away out back in the separate three season room with walls of windows and picturesque views of the treetops much like your childhood tree fort. Just imagine what life will be like when you can escape to your perfect, peaceful little cottage in the woods, at the beach, and the memories you will create!
Sold for $1,025,000 on 11/07/25
Zestimate®
$1,025,000
18 Bayberry Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
3beds
1,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
0.45 Acres Lot
$1,025,000 Zestimate®
$854/sqft
$2,554 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,025,000
$974,000 - $1.08M
$2,554/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 10 hours ago
Listing updated: December 22, 2025 at 05:08pm
Listed by:
Jeff Bowers 443-285-1309,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
LESLIE KOPP, RA-0003421
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
CHRISTI ARNDT, RS-0023120
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2096226
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Level: Main
Great room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bathroom - Stall Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Open Floorplan, Kitchen - Galley, Beamed Ceilings, High Ceilings, Wood Walls
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Glass, Insulated
- Windows: Double Hung, Insulated Windows, Screens, Sliding, Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Free Standing
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,200
- Total interior livable area: 1,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,200
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Crushed Stone, Driveway, Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Sqft: 360
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Storage, Outdoor Shower
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- Frontage length: Road Frontage: 140
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Dimensions: 140 x 140
- Features: Front Yard, Interior Lot, Landscaped, Level, No Thru Street, Premium, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 13417.1524.00
- Zoning: MR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Coastal,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Cedar, Copper Plumbing, Frame, Glass, T-1-11, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 120/240V
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Community, Public
- Utilities for property: Propane
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Bethany Beach
- Subdivision: Middlesex Beach
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $3,325 annually
- Amenities included: Beach Access
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Management, Reserve Funds
- Association name: MIDDLESEX BEACH ASSOCIATION
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2025 | Sold | $1,025,000+2.5%$854/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2096226 | ||
| 9/24/2025 | Pending sale | $999,999$833/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2096226 | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $999,999$833/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2096226 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $874 +0.1% | $21,150 |
| 2023 | $874 +1.6% | $21,150 |
| 2022 | $859 +3.1% | $21,150 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19930
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lord Baltimore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.6 mi
- 7/10Selbyville Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9.2 mi
- 6/10Indian River High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Indian River
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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