Welcome to 31848 Shell Landing - The Sanctuary - Only steps to a private Bay beach. A unique and rarely offered property within the Bayfront at Rehoboth community called the Sanctuary. An elegant, Schell Brothers home made for entertaining and truly blissful living with five bedrooms and four baths. A spacious primary bedroom on first floor off of living room with enormous bathroom invites for those nights you just want to relax and take a long soaker bath. With over $50,000 in upgrades, the floor to ceiling windows capture the broad sunset views and shed a warm glow all over the home. The home's design creates a natural flow with room for the entire family and includes a gourmet kitchen, with a seemingly endless island, ready for all culinary creations. Flowing off the kitchen is another first floor bedroom and bathroom leading to the two car garage with an extra four feet of space to store all the beach toys. Upstairs you'll find a loft ready for TV viewing, gaming... maybe ping pong or billiards as there is plenty of open and bright space to let your imagination go and create the perfect entertaining room. Three additional bedrooms including one ensuite flow from the loft with two full bathrooms. Notable features of Bayfront at Rehoboth - The Sanctuary: A block or so away you'll find yourself walking down a beautiful boardwalk winding through a tranquil, loblolly pine forest and arriving at a private beach, with a large two story gazebo and treated by sweeping views all across the Bay. Sit and read or relax on the sandy beach or launch your kayak or paddle board and enjoy time on the water. This is a special place where time seems to slip away in the most luxurious way! Let 2023 be the year to secure your coastal retreat and start making memories to last a lifetime! Detailed information on the setting and new nearby communities is available in the MLS.
Sold for $970,000 on 05/12/23
$970,000
31848 Shell Landing Way, Lewes, DE 19958
5beds
3,855sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2017
0.46 Acres Lot
$1,106,700 Zestimate®
$252/sqft
$3,932 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,106,700
$1.03M - $1.20M
$3,932/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 16, 2023 at 10:59am
Listed by:
Carol Ann Pala 302-312-1794,
Monument Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
PATRICIA B HASTINGS, RS0011104
Patterson-Schwartz-Rehoboth
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2037670
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Microwave, Double Oven, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Washer/Dryer Hookups Only, Laundry Room
Features
- Attic, Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Wine Storage, Dry Wall, Vaulted Ceiling(s), 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Luxury Vinyl
- Windows: Screens, Storm Window(s), Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane, Mantel(s), Marble
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,855
- Total interior livable area: 3,855 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,855
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Oversized, Concrete, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Doors - Swing In
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Lawn Sprinkler, Extensive Hardscape, Lighting, Outdoor Shower, Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls, Balcony
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Features: Backs - Open Common Area, Backs to Trees, Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaped, Wooded, Premium, Private, Rear Yard, Secluded, SideYard(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 23418.00614.00
- Zoning: AR-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stick Built
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2017
Details
- Builder model: Chesapeake
- Builder name: Schell Brothers
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Propane - Community, Water Available
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Lewes
- Subdivision: Bayfront At Rehoboth
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $270 monthly
- Amenities included: Community Center, Fitness Center, Party Room, Pool, Beach Access, Jogging Path, Tot Lots/Playground, Water/Lake Privileges, Meeting Room
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Common Area Maintenance, Lawn Care Front, Lawn Care Rear, Lawn Care Side, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds, Road Maintenance
- Association name: SEASCAPE
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/12/2023 | Sold | $970,000-14.5%$252/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2037670 | ||
| 4/23/2023 | Pending sale | $1,135,000$294/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2037670 | ||
| 4/3/2023 | Contingent | $1,135,000$294/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2037670 | ||
| 3/15/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,135,000-9.1%$294/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2037670 | ||
| 3/8/2023 | Listing removed | $1,248,000$324/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2028126 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,753 +0.1% | $55,850 |
| 2023 | $2,750 +3.6% | $55,850 |
| 2022 | $2,654 +0.9% | $55,850 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19958
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Rehoboth Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 4.1 mi
- 7/10Beacon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.3 mi
- 8/10Cape Henlopen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Cape Henlopen
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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