NOT LISTED FOR SALE

20 Short Rd Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Estimated Value: $957,433 - $1,139,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
$585/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 31, 2019

Last sale price $655,000 $364 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,216/month

11 Days on Market

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 2019

A 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 YORK AT THE BEACH REALTY Listed on: 06/06/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie Kopp

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RA-0003421

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,142

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$196 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Cottage
  • Sussex De Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Contents of the garage (lower level) and staging items.
  • Inclusions: Furnished
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: Yes
  • Remarks Public: A 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.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer - Front Loading, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Skylight(s), Window Treatments, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Exposed Beams, Primary Bath(s)
  • Window Features: Insulated, Screens, Skylights
  • Fireplace Features: Screen, Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Beamed Ceilings, Wood Walls
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 1800
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1800
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 377.72
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1800
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 20

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stick Built, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Outside Shower
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • View: Garden/Lawn, Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Gravel Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Oversized
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 2350.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Beach
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Road Maintenance, Trash
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: INDIAN RIVER
  • School District Key: 300200396898
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: RS
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.45
  • Lot Dimensions: 140.00 x 140.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 19602.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), Screened
  • Year Assessed: 2018
  • Zoning: L
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5117627
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1142.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-17.15-5.00
  • Tax Lot: 20
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Close Date: 07/31/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

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%
Total Days on Market
11
Current Estimated Value
$1,053,858

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$398,858
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.47%
Original Mortgage
$589,434
Outstanding Balance
$520,686
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$533,172

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 1997
Bought by
Shank James W
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Schwartz Edward B $655,000 --
Shank James W $27,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Schwartz Edward B $589,434
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
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

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
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

  • V

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    VICKIE YORK

    VICKIE YORK AT THE BEACH REALTY

  • Leslie Kopp

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Leslie Kopp

    Long & Foster

    (302) 542-3917

    411 in this area

    779 Total Sales

    Leslie Kopp
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  • Kiki Hargrove

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Kiki Hargrove

    Long & Foster

    (302) 569-2959

    126 in this area

    243 Total Sales

    Kiki Hargrove
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU141830

Bright MLS

APN: 134-17.15-5.00

Delaware Sussex County Bethany Beach 19930

20 Short Rd, Bethany Beach, DE

This home is located at 20 Short Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 since 06 June 2019 and is currently estimated at $1,053,858, approximately $585 per square foot. 20 Short Rd is a home located in Sussex County with nearby schools including Lord Baltimore Elementary School, Selbyville Middle School, and Indian River High School.

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