Spacious one-story coastal retreat on nearly a half-acre lot in the highly sought after community of Middlesex with a private life-guarded beach. This beach cottage features multiple living spaces with the main home offering 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths and connecting through a screened porch to an updated suite with an additional bedroom, full bathroom and kitchenette. This addition provides the flexibility to be utilized as a luxury primary suite or treat your guests to a private retreat of their own. The over-sized, conditioned detached garage would make the perfect spot for games on a rainy day or utilize this space to enjoy your favorite hobby. Two additional detached storage areas will hold all of your beach necessities and are close to the outdoor shower, making clean up after a day on the beach a breeze. This property also offers the convenience of a whole-house generator. Walk just a few short blocks to the beach or drive over and utilize the private beach parking lots as a resident of Middlesex Beach. Offered partially furnished, this home has fresh new carpet and is ready for you to enjoy this summer while making it your own! Situated on a quiet non-thru street and nestled among mature pine trees, this is the perfect location to feel tucked away from the crowds yet close to the beach, boardwalk, restaurants and entertainment.
Sold for $950,000 on 12/17/24
$950,000
3 Short Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
4beds
2,000sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1984
0.45 Acres Lot
$958,300 Zestimate®
$475/sqft
$2,811 Estimated rent
Home value
$958,300
$882,000 - $1.04M
$2,811/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 18, 2024 at 03:03am
Listed by:
LESLIE KOPP 302-541-5207,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.,
Co-Listing Agent: Kiki Hargrove 302-539-9040,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
LESLIE KOPP, RA-0003421
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
KIKI HARGROVE, RS-0020565
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2059548
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Open Floorplan, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bath(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,000
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,000
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened, Deck
- Exterior features: Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Storage
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Dimensions: 140.00 x 140.00
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 13417.1142.00
- Zoning: MR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Coastal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stick Built
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Bethany Beach
- Subdivision: Middlesex Beach
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $3,075 annually
- Amenities included: Beach Access
- Services included: Management, Reserve Funds, Road Maintenance
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2024 | Sold | $950,000-12%$475/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2059548 | ||
| 10/30/2024 | Pending sale | $1,080,000$540/sqft |
Source:  Long & Foster Broker Feed #DESU2059548 | ||
| 7/25/2024 | Price change | $1,080,000-7.3%$540/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Broker Feed #DESU2059548 | ||
| 5/17/2024 | Price change | $1,165,000-10%$583/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Broker Feed #DESU2059548 | ||
| 4/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000$648/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2059548 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,259 +0.1% | $30,450 |
| 2023 | $1,258 +67.8% | $30,450 |
| 2022 | $750 -7.7% | $30,450 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19930
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lord Baltimore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.4 mi
- 7/10Selbyville Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9.1 mi
- 6/10Indian River High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.2 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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