NOT LISTED FOR SALE

259 Oyster Shell Cove Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Bethany Beach Area

Estimated Value: $829,000 - $1,009,000

0.21 Acres
$4,223,043 Price per Acre
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 2, 2014

Last sale price $145,000

Est. 512% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,084 / mo

707 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Canal View
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • Waterfront
  • Wooded Lot

About This Lot

As of May 2014

Premier location in high end community. Just minutes to beach, bay, outlets and fine dining. Community amenities include: indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center, tennis, golf course, salt pond with kayak launch, crabbing and more. Sewer connection fee paid!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Durwood Bennett

(302) 539-4011 durwood.bennett@gmail.com BENNETT REALTY License #RB-0002421 Listed on: 04/30/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Durwood Bennett

(302) 539-4011 durwood.bennett@gmail.com BENNETT REALTY License #RB-0002421 Listed on: 04/30/2012

Range of Values:

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Property Details

Property Type

  • Land

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65 x 140
  • Waterfront
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $56 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Canal Views

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-13.00-1778.00

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include cable TV

Amenities

  • Community Center

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Indoor Pool
  • Water Access
  • Property is near a canal

Property Details

Property Type

Land

Lot Details

9,148 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$56 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Land
  • Property Sub Type: Land
  • Sussex De Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Exterior Features

  • Construction Completed: No
  • View: Canal
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Type: Canal
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Water View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 675.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Basketball Courts, Community Center, Fitness Center, Golf Course, Pool - Indoor, Tennis Courts
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Cable Tv
  • HOA: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 65 x 140
  • Lot Size Units: Acres

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5107170
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-13.00-1778.00
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$886,839

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 30, 2012
Closed on
May 2, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Durwood Bennett
BENNETT REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Durwood Bennett
BENNETT REALTY
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$145,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.85%
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Bethany Beach, DE

  • Adam Linder Real Estate Agent - Northrop Realty

    Adam Linder

    Northrop Realty

    (302) 643-3114

    91 Total Sales

    2 in Bethany Beach

    $380K - $510K Price Range

    Adam Linder
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  • LINDA MUELLER Real Estate Agent - BETHANY AREA REALTY LLC

    LINDA MUELLER

    BETHANY AREA REALTY LLC

    (302) 515-7703

    46 Total Sales

    4 in Bethany Beach

    $436K - $1.1M Price Range

    LINDA MUELLER
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  • Kim Hitchens Real Estate Agent - Dave McCarthy & Associates, Inc.

    Kim Hitchens

    Dave McCarthy & Associates, Inc.

    (302) 664-7522

    78 Total Sales

    1 in Bethany Beach

    $580,000 Price

    Kim Hitchens
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  • DEBBIE REED Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Realty Group Rehoboth

    DEBBIE REED

    Responds Quickly

    RE/MAX Realty Group Rehoboth

    (302) 303-8919

    732 Total Sales

    12 in Bethany Beach

    $335K - $1.6M Price Range

    DEBBIE REED
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  • Judy Rhodes Real Estate Agent - Century 21 Home Team Realty

    Judy Rhodes

    Century 21 Home Team Realty

    (302) 259-7136

    40 Total Sales

    1 in Bethany Beach

    $1,195,000 Price

    Judy Rhodes
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  • Joseph Maggio Real Estate Agent - Dave McCarthy & Associates, Inc.

    Joseph Maggio

    Dave McCarthy & Associates, Inc.

    (302) 253-7949

    90 Total Sales

    2 in Bethany Beach

    $1.2M - $2.4M Price Range

    Joseph Maggio
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$160,000 --
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $275,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/02/2014 05/02/14 Sold $145,000 0.0% --
04/07/2014 04/07/14 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2012 04/30/12 For Sale $145,000 -- --
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 $1,851 $5,700 $5,700 $0
2024 $1,479 $5,700 $5,700 $0
2023 $1,478 $5,700 $5,700 $0
2022 $232 $5,700 $5,700 $0
2021 $225 $5,700 $5,700 $0
2020 $214 $5,700 $5,700 $0
2019 $213 $5,700 $5,700 $0
2018 $216 $5,700 $0 $0
2017 $217 $5,700 $0 $0
2016 $191 $5,700 $0 $0
2015 $197 $5,700 $0 $0
2014 $194 $5,700 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Durwood Bennett

    BENNETT REALTY

    (302) 539-4011

    34 Total Sales

    Durwood Bennett
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000998916

Bright MLS

APN: 134-13.00-1778.00

Delaware Sussex County Bethany Beach 19930

259 Oyster Shell Cove, Bethany Beach, DE

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