$2,025,000
SOLD OCT 6, 2025

153 New Castle Dr Bethany Beach, DE 19930

5 Beds
5 Baths
3,400 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$596 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • 1 Boat Dock
  • Canal View
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Coastal Architecture

About This Home

As of October 2025

Waterfront elegance is here and awaits the consummate buyer that appreciates style and elegance blended with coastal beach and bay lifestyle. This amazing designer decorated house (featuring a brand new paint color) is the total package with unlimited choices - walk to the private beaches of South Bethany or jump on your boat and jet skis for a fun day on the water (with the ease of boat lifts). The interior of the home demonstrates open concept, perfect for family gatherings and each space will be sure to wow you - starting with hardwood throughout, top level finishes, elevator, beautiful decor, cozy fireplace and overall luxury any owner would desire. Sold fully furnished and turnkey ready. You have to see to believe!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JENNIFER SMITH

(302) 245-7581 jennysellsthebeach@gmail.com Keller Williams Realty License #RS-0024095 Listed on: 07/06/2025

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie Kopp

(302) 542-3917 leslie@lesliekopp.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RA-0003421

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,194

Year Built

  • Built in 2015

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50.00 x 100.00
  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Home fronts a canal
  • Property is zoned TN

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Coastal Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Piling Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 3,400 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • 1 Elevator
  • Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Canal Views

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Main Level Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Property is near a canal
  • 1 Boat Dock
  • Dock Against Bulkhead
  • Multiple Balconies
  • Deck
  • Screened Patio

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Additional Features

  • Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Flood Risk

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • South Bethany Harbor Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-17.19-180.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,194

Year Built

Built in 2015

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Coastal
  • Sussex De Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
  • Accessibility Features: Elevator
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: Yes
  • Year Built: 2015
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Wood Floors, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Elevators Count: 1
  • Foundation Details: Pilings
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 3400
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3400
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 617.35
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3400
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 5.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Aluminum Siding
  • View: Canal
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Type: Canal
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 50

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Tankless
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 50.00 x 100.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4792.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balconies- Multiple, Deck(s), Screened
  • Zoning: TN
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Yes
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1987.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3194.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-17.19-180.00
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2025
Closed on
Oct 6, 2025
Sold by
Ovcharenko Ivan and Ovcharenko Sofya
Bought by
Anderson Michele M and Nickerson Franklin I
Seller's Agent
JENNIFER SMITH
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Kopp
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$2,150,000
Sold Price
$2,025,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-5.81%
Views
218

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.54%
Original Mortgage
$1,620,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,620,000
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$392,614

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2013
Closed on
Mar 19, 2014
Sold by
Jacqueline M Jacqueline M and Potocki Cheryl Marie
Bought by
Ovcharenko Ivan and Ovcharenko Sofya
Seller's Agent
DONALD BECK
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
PAM ADKINS
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$360,000
Sold Price
$360,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.98%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2013
Closed on
Feb 14, 2014
Sold by
Jacqueline M Jacqueline M and Potocki Cheryl Marie
Bought by
Ovcharenko Ivan and Ovcharenko Sofya
Seller's Agent
DONALD BECK
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
PAM ADKINS
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$360,000
Sold Price
$360,000
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $2,025,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $360,000 --
Deed $360,000 --
Deed $360,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,620,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/06/2025 10/06/25 Sold $2,025,000 -3.5% $596 / Sq Ft
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Pending -- -- --
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Price Changed $2,099,000 -2.4% $617 / Sq Ft
07/06/2025 07/06/25 For Sale $2,150,000 +497.2% $632 / Sq Ft
02/14/2014 02/14/14 Sold $360,000 0.0% -- View Prior Sale
01/17/2014 01/17/14 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2013 07/24/13 For Sale $360,000 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,734 $53,850 $5,000 $48,850
2024 $2,227 $53,850 $5,000 $48,850
2023 $2,224 $53,850 $5,000 $48,850
2022 $2,188 $53,850 $5,000 $48,850
2021 $2,123 $53,850 $5,000 $48,850
2020 $2,026 $53,850 $5,000 $48,850
2019 $2,016 $53,850 $5,000 $48,850
2018 $2,036 $53,850 $0 $0
2017 $2,053 $53,850 $0 $0
2016 $1,809 $53,850 $0 $0
2015 $1,776 $52,150 $0 $0
2014 $206 $6,050 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU2090028

Bright MLS

APN: 134-17.19-180.00