NOT LISTED FOR SALE

251 Oyster Shell Cove Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Bethany Beach Area

Estimated Value: $801,000 - $1,027,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,792 Sq Ft
$245/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 5, 2012

Last sale price $550,000 $145 Per Sq Ft

Est. 69% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,348 / mo

28 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Parking available for a boat
  • Golf Club
  • Fitness Center
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • Water Access
  • Lake Privileges

About This Home

As of August 2012

From Tee To Shining Sea! Play golf on our 18-hole course. Then head to the beach just 2 miles away. Or kayak to the Bay via the 90-acre Salt Pond. Spacious, sunny, immaculate 3200 square foot home in one of the premier communities in the Bethany Beach area.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

LAURIE SHELTON

laurie.shelton@longandfoster.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 05/15/2012

Co-Listed By

LINDA REGAN

linda.regan@longandfoster.cominactive Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

DARYL DISHMAN

daryl.dishman@remax.net RE/MAX Realty Group Rehoboth

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Irregular Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Partially Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $125 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Combination Kitchen and Living
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storm Doors
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking available for a boat
  • RV or Boat Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Water Access
  • Lake Privileges
  • Screened Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-13.00-1774.00

Community Details

Overview

  • Salt Pond Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Center

Recreation

  • Golf Club
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Indoor Pool
  • Putting Green

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

9,148 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$125 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Sussex De Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Range Hood, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Kitchen - Island, Combination Kitchen/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Whirlpool/Hottub
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Level Count: 2
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Office
  • Basement: No

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
  • Construction Completed: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinkler, Outside Shower, Boat Storage
  • Roof: Shingle, Asphalt
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Rv Parking, Concrete Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1503.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Basketball Courts, Community Center, Fitness Center, Golf Club, Golf Course, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground, Swimming Pool, Pool - Outdoor, Putting Green, Water/Lake Privileges
  • HOA: Yes
  • Community Pool Features: Indoor

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Irregular, Landscaping, Partly Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Screened

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5107166
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-13.00-1774.00
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2012
Closed on
Aug 3, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
LAURIE SHELTON
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
DARYL DISHMAN
RE/MAX Realty Group Rehoboth
List Price
$550,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Current Estimated Value
$929,780

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$379,780
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.83%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$550,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/05/2012 08/05/12 Sold $550,000 0.0% $145 / Sq Ft
06/12/2012 06/12/12 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2012 05/15/12 For Sale $550,000 -- $145 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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 $1,881 $38,900 $5,700 $33,200
2024 $1,632 $38,900 $5,700 $33,200
2023 $1,631 $38,900 $5,700 $33,200
2022 $1,605 $38,900 $5,700 $33,200
2021 $1,557 $38,900 $5,700 $33,200
2020 $1,487 $38,900 $5,700 $33,200
2019 $1,481 $38,900 $5,700 $33,200
2018 $1,471 $38,900 $0 $0
2017 $1,483 $38,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,307 $38,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,347 $38,900 $0 $0
2014 $1,327 $38,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    LAURIE SHELTON

    Long & Foster

  • L

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    LINDA REGAN

    Long & Foster

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    DARYL DISHMAN

    RE/MAX

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000966170

Bright MLS

APN: 134-13.00-1774.00

Delaware Sussex County Bethany Beach 19930

251 Oyster Shell Cove, Bethany Beach, DE

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