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Seller's Agent in 2019
VICKIE YORK
VICKIE YORK AT THE BEACH REALTY
20 Short Rd Bethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value: $1,229,000 - $1,430,000
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,800
Sq Ft
$735/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Beach
- View of Trees or Woods
- Deck
- Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
- 0.45 Acre Lot
- Contemporary Architecture
About This Home
As of July 2019A very special coastal cottage located in a popular community with a PRIVATE LIFEGUARDED BEACH. Just a short bike ride to quaint downtown Bethany Beach. This home offers a bright and sunny living room with vaulted ceilings and skylights, kitchen/family room with fireplace and dining area, an esuite, 2 guest rooms, a screened porch for a quiet lazy afternoon, large deck, great for entertaining, outdoor shower and an oversized one car garage with a workshop area, 1/2 bath plus a large bonus room upstairs would make a great dorm room for young people to hang out, large sleepovers or an office. This home would be perfect for a weekend getaway. All situated on a private 140x140 lot.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
VICKIE YORK
vickie@bethanysbest.com VICKIE YORK AT THE BEACH REALTY Listed on: 06/06/2019
Last Buyer's Agent
(302) 542-3917 leslie@lesliekopp.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RA-0003421
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,142
Lot Details
- 0.45 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 140.00 x 140.00
- Landscaped
- Back, Front, and Side Yard
HOA Fees
- $196 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Oversized Parking
- Front Facing Garage
- Circular Driveway
- Gravel Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
Property Views
- Woods
- Garden
Home Design
- Contemporary Architecture
- Cottage
- Wood Walls
- Frame Construction
- Wood Siding
- Stick Built Home
Interior Spaces
- 1,800 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 1 Level
- Furnished
- Beamed Ceilings
- Ceiling Fan
- Skylights
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Screen For Fireplace
- Insulated Windows
- Window Treatments
- Window Screens
- Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
- Wood Flooring
- Crawl Space
- Fire and Smoke Detector
- Stacked Washer and Dryer
Kitchen
- Electric Oven or Range
- Self-Cleaning Oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Main Level Bedrooms
- En-Suite Bathroom
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Shower
- Deck
- Screened Patio
- Porch
Location
- Flood Risk
Utilities
- Central Air
- Heat Pump System
- Electric Water Heater
- Phone Available
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 20
- Assessor Parcel Number 134-17.15-5.00
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include road maintenance, trash
- Middlesex Beach Subdivision
Recreation
- Beach
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 27, 2025
Sold by
Edward Bruce Schwartz Revocable Trust and Kathryn Herring Schwartz Revocable Trust
Bought by
Franklin Henry C B and Franklin Deborah A
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 6, 2019
Closed on
Jul 31, 2019
Sold by
Maternick Darlene and Beatty Janice
Bought by
Schwartz Edward B and Herring-Schwartz Kathryn
Seller's Agent
VICKIE YORK
VICKIE YORK AT THE BEACH REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Kopp
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$679,900
Sold Price
$655,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-3.66%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.50%
Original Mortgage
$589,434
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 18, 1997
Bought by
Shank James W
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Henry C B | $1,250,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Franklin Henry C B | $1,250,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Schwartz Edward B | $655,000 | -- | |
| Shank James W | $27,900 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | Schwartz Edward B | $589,434 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2019 07/31/19 | Sold | $655,000 | -3.7% | $364 / Sq Ft |
| 06/17/2019 06/17/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/06/2019 06/06/19 | For Sale | $679,900 | -- | $378 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $2,152 | $30,200 | $8,750 | $21,450 |
| 2024 | $1,249 | $30,200 | $8,750 | $21,450 |
| 2023 | $1,247 | $30,200 | $8,750 | $21,450 |
| 2022 | $1,227 | $30,200 | $8,750 | $21,450 |
| 2021 | $1,190 | $30,200 | $8,750 | $21,450 |
| 2020 | $1,136 | $30,200 | $8,750 | $21,450 |
| 2019 | $743 | $30,200 | $8,750 | $21,450 |
| 2018 | $754 | $30,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $763 | $30,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $631 | $30,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $646 | $30,200 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $629 | $30,200 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Leslie Kopp
Buyer's Agent in 2019
Leslie Kopp
Long & Foster
(302) 542-3917
345 in this area
656 Total Sales
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Kiki Hargrove
Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2019
Kiki Hargrove
Long & Foster
(302) 569-2959
110 in this area
211 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: DESU141830
APN: 134-17.15-5.00
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