NOT LISTED FOR SALE

256 Oyster Shell Cove Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Estimated Value: $809,000 - $1,073,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,777 Sq Ft
$326/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 09, 2018

Last sale price $520,000 $187 Per Sq Ft

Est. 74% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,958/month

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Pier or Dock
  • On Golf Course
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • Fitness Center
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of November 2018

Classy and Sophisticated are the perfect words to describe this beautiful, coastal, single family home with golf course views in the preferred community of Salt Pond. This fabulous open floor plan with stunning hardwood floors throughout offers 1st and 2nd floor Master En-suites, 2 Guest Bedrooms, a Den (or 3rd Guest Bedroom) and 2 additional Full Baths. The spectacular Sunroom with hardwood ceiling will delight you with sunny eastern exposure and a front row seat to the golf course! The Gourmet Kitchen is the perfect way to begin a night of entertaining your guests with beautiful granite countertops, top-of-the-line cabinetry with glass front panels and double oven with Induction cooktop! Continue into the exquisite Dining Room with custom designed wood work and then wrap the evening up in the spacious and relaxing great room with fireplace. Dual zoned HVAC, Encapsulated Crawl Space, Irrigation, tons of storage, large laundry room, outdoor shower and beautiful rear decking make this home the House of Your Dreams! Salt Pond offers 18 hole Golf Course, Indoor/Outdoor Pool, Tennis, Fitness Center, Kayak Launch, Basketball and Pickleball. All of this and just 1 mile to downtown Bethany!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leslie Kopp

(302) 542-3917 leslie@lesliekopp.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RA-0003421 Listed on: 08/29/2018

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Co-Listed By

GAIL PHELAN

(302) 233-4909 gail@lesliekopp.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Ashley Brosnahan

(302) 841-4200 ashley@bethanybeach-homes.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RA-0031206

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,233

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 9,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x120
  • On Golf Course
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned RESIDENTIAL PLANNED COMM, General Residential

HOA Fees

  • $128 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Coastal Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 2,777 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
  • Wood Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Fireplace With Glass Doors
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Kitchen and Living
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Golf Course Views

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Walk-in Shower

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Lake Privileges
  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-13.00-1800.00

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include trash, common area maintenance, pool(s), snow removal
  • Salt Pond Subdivision
  • Community Lake

Amenities

  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Pier or Dock
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Baseball Field
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Indoor Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,233

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$128 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Coastal
  • Sussex De Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Level Entry - Main
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Stall Shower
  • Window Features: Insulated, Screens, Skylights
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace - Glass Doors, Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, Wood Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry
  • Total Sq Ft: 2777
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2777
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 196.22
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2777
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Concrete, Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Outside Shower, Underground Lawn Sprinkler
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • View: Golf Course
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 4
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Security System, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1533.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Golf Course, Lake, Pier/Dock, Pool - Indoor, Pool - Outdoor, Recreational Center, Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Water/Lake Privileges, Baseball Field, Fitness Center
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Trash, Common Area Maintenance, Pool(s), Snow Removal
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Pool Features: Fenced, In Ground

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 75x120
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9000.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Enclosed, Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL PLANNED COMM
  • Zoning Description: General Residential
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5107196
  • School Tax: 1089.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1233.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-13.00-1800.00
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2017

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 29, 2018
Closed on
Nov 9, 2018
Sold by
Gularson Charles H and Gularson Suzanne
Bought by
Ausnehmer Jeffrey J
Seller's Agent
Leslie Kopp
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Ashley Brosnahan
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$544,900
Sold Price
$520,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-4.57%
Current Estimated Value
$906,250

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$386,250
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.00%
Original Mortgage
$416,000
Outstanding Balance
$360,210
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Estimated Equity
$546,040

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 1997
Bought by
Gularson Charles H and Gularson Suzanne
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
Ausnehmer Jeffrey J $520,000 --
Gularson Charles H -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ausnehmer Jeffrey J $416,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/09/2018 11/09/18 Sold $520,000 -4.6% $187 / Sq Ft
10/05/2018 10/05/18 Pending -- -- --
08/29/2018 08/29/18 For Sale $544,900 -- $196 / 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
2025 $1,491 $32,350 $6,000 $26,350
2024 $1,338 $32,350 $6,000 $26,350
2023 $1,336 $32,350 $6,000 $26,350
2022 $1,315 $32,350 $6,000 $26,350
2021 $1,275 $32,350 $6,000 $26,350
2020 $1,217 $32,350 $6,000 $26,350
2019 $1,211 $32,350 $6,000 $26,350
2018 $847 $32,350 $0 $0
2017 $857 $32,350 $0 $0
2016 $682 $32,350 $0 $0
2015 $697 $32,350 $0 $0
2014 $680 $32,350 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Leslie Kopp

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Leslie Kopp

    Long & Foster

    (302) 542-3917

    340 in this area

    649 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2018

    GAIL PHELAN

    Long & Foster

    (302) 233-4909

    87 in this area

    124 Total Sales

    GAIL PHELAN
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  • Ashley Brosnahan

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Ashley Brosnahan

    Long & Foster

    (302) 841-4200

    30 in this area

    374 Total Sales

    Ashley Brosnahan
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002335022

Bright MLS

APN: 134-13.00-1800.00

Delaware Sussex County Bethany Beach 19930

256 Oyster Shell Cove, Bethany Beach, DE

Not Listed for Sale

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