NOT LISTED FOR SALE

204 5th St Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Estimated Value: $782,000 - $1,274,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
-- Sq Ft
4,796 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold September 20, 2019

Last sale price $695,000

Est. 56% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,031/month

419 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Oriented
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Cottage
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • No HOA
  • Outdoor Shower

About This Home

As of September 2019

Best value on the Oceanside in downtown Bethany. This adorable original cottage built in the 60's is located just steps to the gorgeous beach. Floor plan offers a 3 season room, living room with fireplace, galley style kitchen, dining area, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, outside shower and shed. Step back in time and remember how living in Bethany used to be. Use for awhile and then build your dream home. Vintage paneling and other touches throughout.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

VICKIE YORK

VICKIE YORK AT THE BEACH REALTY Listed on: 07/06/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Dan Thiewes

RE/MAX Coastal License #RS0025799

RE/MAX Coastal

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,055

Year Built

  • Built in 1967

Lot Details

  • 4,796 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Back and Front Yard

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Asbestos

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Screen For Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Kitchen in Efficiency Studio
  • Gas Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Water Oriented
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Flood Risk

Utilities

  • Heating Available
  • Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot -145.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-13.15-145.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,055

Year Built

Built in 1967

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Sussex De Quadrants: East of Rt 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Federal Flood Insurance: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: Yes
  • Year Built: 1967
  • Remarks Public: Best value on the Oceanside in downtown Bethany. This adorable original cottage built in the 60's is located just steps to the gorgeous beach. Floor plan offers a 3 season room, living room with fireplace, galley style kitchen, dining area, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, outside shower and shed. Step back in time and remember how living in Bethany used to be. Use for awhile and then build your dream home. Vintage paneling and other touches throughout.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Water Heater, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas
  • Interior Amenities: Combination Dining/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Flat, Kitchen - Efficiency
  • Fireplace Features: Wood, Brick, Screen
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 204

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Asbestos
  • Exterior Features: Outside Shower, Outbuilding(s)
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Body Type: Ocean
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating: Yes
  • 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: INDIAN RIVER
  • School District Key: 300200396898
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4796.00
  • Zoning: Q
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5108733
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1055.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-13.15-145.00
  • Tax Lot: -145.00
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 09/20/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2018
Closed on
Sep 20, 2019
Sold by
Paula G Foggo T
Bought by
Cook Michael N and Cook Margaret
Seller's Agent
VICKIE YORK
VICKIE YORK AT THE BEACH REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Dan Thiewes
RE/MAX Coastal
List Price
$799,900
Sold Price
$695,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$104,900
-13.11%
Current Estimated Value
$1,081,723

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$386,723
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.01%
Original Mortgage
$1,036,000
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Cook Michael N $695,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cook Margaret $1,065,000
Closed Cook Michael N $1,036,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/20/2019 09/20/19 Sold $695,000 -7.3% --
08/29/2019 08/29/19 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2019 03/27/19 Price Changed $750,000 -6.2% --
07/06/2018 07/06/18 For Sale $799,900 -- --
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 $672 $16,250 $9,800 $6,450
2023 $671 $16,250 $9,800 $6,450
2022 $660 $16,250 $9,800 $6,450
2021 $641 $16,250 $9,800 $6,450
2020 $611 $16,250 $9,800 $6,450
2019 $609 $16,250 $9,800 $6,450
2018 $614 $16,250 $0 $0
2017 $620 $16,250 $0 $0
2016 $546 $16,250 $0 $0
2015 $563 $16,250 $0 $0
2014 $554 $16,250 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • V

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    VICKIE YORK

    VICKIE YORK AT THE BEACH REALTY

  • Dan Thiewes

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Dan Thiewes

    RE/MAX

    (703) 508-5762

    3 in this area

    27 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001975190

Bright MLS

APN: 134-13.15-145.00

Delaware Sussex County Bethany Beach 19930

204 5th St, Bethany Beach, DE

This home is located at 204 5th St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 since 06 July 2018 and is currently estimated at $1,071,913. This property was built in 1967. 204 5th St 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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