NOT LISTED FOR SALE

223 3rd St Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Estimated Value: $1,165,000 - $1,363,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,080 Sq Ft
$1,147/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 21, 2016

Last sale price $695,000 $644 Per Sq Ft

Est. 78% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,036/month

68 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of June 2016

Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage only two blocks to beach. Top to bottom renovations with vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, quartz counters, stainless appliances, recessed lights, solid wood doors, outside shower and shed. Additionally, new roof, new HVAC and new decking in 2008. Relax on lovely front porch or enjoy large side deck. Successful rental with over $22,000 per season with owner enjoying September thru June. Sold fully furnished and turn key. Easy walk to town. Enjoy beach, restaurants and town life!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

SARAH FRENCH

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 02/12/2016

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

SARAH FRENCH

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 02/12/2016

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,841

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x125
  • Landscaped
  • Zoning described as TOWN CODES

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,080 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Furnished
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Deck
  • Outbuilding

Location

  • Flood Risk

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property is used as a vacation rental
  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-13.15-95.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,841

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Rambler, Ranch/Rambler
  • Sussex De Quadrants: East of Rt 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Federal Flood Insurance: Yes
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Furnished
  • New Construction: No
  • Federal Flood Zone: Yes
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Remarks Public: Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage only two blocks to beach. Top to bottom renovations with vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, quartz counters, stainless appliances, recessed lights, solid wood doors, outside shower and shed. Additionally, new roof, new HVAC and new decking in 2008. Relax on lovely front porch or enjoy large side deck. Successful rental with over $22,000 per season with owner enjoying September thru June. Sold fully furnished and turn key. Easy walk to town. Enjoy beach, restaurants and town life!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Breakfast Area, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Vaulted Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
  • Level Count: 1
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room Count: 1
  • Room List: Laundry
  • Basement: No
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1080
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1080
  • Net Sq Ft: 1080.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 665.74
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1080
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 223

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
  • Construction Completed: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Outside Shower, Outbuilding(s)
  • Roof: Shingle, Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Sewer Expenses: 278.00
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: INDIAN RIVER
  • School District Key: 300200396898

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Landscaping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X125
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6098.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Zoning Description: TOWN CODES
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Yes
  • Total Actual Rent: 22000.00
  • Vacation Rental: Yes

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5108999
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1841.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-13.15-95.00
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Close Date: 06/21/2016

Multi Family

  • Income Expense List: Total Tax Bill

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Butters Michael J $417,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/21/2016 06/21/16 Sold $695,000 -3.3% $644 / Sq Ft
04/20/2016 04/20/16 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2016 02/12/16 For Sale $719,000 -- $666 / 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 $982 $23,750 $12,500 $11,250
2023 $981 $23,750 $12,500 $11,250
2022 $965 $23,750 $12,500 $11,250
2021 $936 $23,750 $12,500 $11,250
2020 $893 $23,750 $12,500 $11,250
2019 $889 $23,750 $12,500 $11,250
2018 $898 $23,750 $0 $0
2017 $905 $23,750 $0 $0
2016 $798 $23,750 $0 $0
2015 $822 $23,750 $0 $0
2014 $810 $23,750 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • SARAH FRENCH

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    SARAH FRENCH

    Long & Foster

    (410) 430-5421

    38 in this area

    102 Total Sales

    SARAH FRENCH
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001014150

Bright MLS

APN: 134-13.15-95.00

Delaware Sussex County Bethany Beach 19930

223 3rd St, Bethany Beach, DE

This home is located at 223 3rd St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 since 12 February 2016 and is currently estimated at $1,238,702, approximately $1,146 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 223 3rd 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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