$799,000

263 Oyster Shell Cove Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Estimated payment $4,290/month

Total Views 54,188
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft
$266 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Clubhouse
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • Lake Privileges
  • Coastal Architecture

About This Home

Beautiful Southern charm coastal home in The Salt Pond community features 5 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Enjoy the southern charm of a large front covered porch as you step into an open foyer with vaulted ceiling. Inside on the main level you will discover a spacious living room, formal dining room, lovely kitchen with large pantry. The master suite is located off the living room with private bath and walk in closet. Past the kitchen is a cozy family room with pellet stove to curl up with a book or just step outside to a patio with fire pit and pergola and a spacious private backyard. Not to be missed on the main level is a half-bathroom and spacious laundry room that offers easy access to the detached oversized garage with second level offering a ton of storage. As you move upstairs you will enjoy 4 bedrooms and a spacious full bath. This well-loved home is ideally located on Oyster Shell Cove which backs to the Loop Canal. The Salt Pond offers indoor and outdoor pools tennis and pickleball courts, play area, community kayak launch and a community Recreation Center with an executive 18-hole golf course. You'll find all this within a mile to the beach. This is a primary home for the seller please call for your private showing today.

Listing Agent

Kim Hook

(302) 537-3400 kim@kimhook.com RE/MAX Coastal Brokerage Phone: 3025373400 License #RB-0031040 Listed on: 11/05/2025

RE/MAX Coastal

Co-Listing Agent

Colby Hook

(302) 537-3400 kim@kimhook.com RE/MAX Coastal Brokerage Phone: 3025373400 License #RS-0039624

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,586

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 9,100 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65.00 x 140.00
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Cleared Lot
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is zoned MR

HOA Fees

  • $208 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Coastal Architecture
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Lake Privileges
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 37
  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-13.00-1780.00

Community Details

Overview

  • $1,500 Capital Contribution Fee
  • Association fees include common area maintenance, management, pool(s), road maintenance, snow removal, trash, reserve funds
  • $225 Other One-Time Fees
  • The Salt Pond HOA
  • Salt Pond Subdivision

Amenities

  • Common Area
  • Clubhouse
  • Community Center

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Golf Course Membership Available
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Volleyball Courts
  • Shuffleboard Court
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Indoor Pool
  • Putting Green

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,586

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

9,100 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$208 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Coastal
  • Sussex De Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Bookcase in Family room.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Disposal
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Dining Area, Stove - Pellet, Attic, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry
  • Total Sq Ft: 3000
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3000
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 266.33
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3000
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stick Built
  • Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinkler
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area, Oversized, Garage Door Opener
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Propane
  • Security: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Internet Services: Cable

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 2490.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Basketball Courts, Common Grounds, Community Center, Golf Course Membership Available, Pool - Indoor, Pool - Outdoor, Putting Green, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground, Water/Lake Privileges, Volleyball Courts, Swimming Pool, Shuffleboard, Club House, Golf Course, Fitness Center
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Management, Pool(s), Road Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
  • HOA Name: THE SALT POND
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Community Pool Features: In Ground

Fee Information

  • Other Fees: 225.00
  • Other Fees Frequency: One Time
  • Capital Contribution Fee: 1500.00

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 65.00 x 140.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9100.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Zoning: MR
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: Cats Ok, Dogs Ok
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1585.59
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-13.00-1780.00
  • Tax Lot: 37
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

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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 $1,586 $33,350 $5,700 $27,650
2024 $1,391 $33,350 $5,700 $27,650
2023 $1,389 $33,350 $5,700 $27,650
2022 $1,367 $33,350 $5,700 $27,650
2021 $1,339 $33,350 $5,700 $27,650
2020 $1,278 $33,350 $5,700 $27,650
2019 $1,273 $33,350 $5,700 $27,650
2018 $1,285 $33,350 $0 $0
2017 $1,295 $33,350 $0 $0
2016 $1,144 $33,350 $0 $0
2015 $1,179 $33,350 $0 $0
2014 $1,162 $33,350 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/12/2026 01/12/26 Price Changed $799,000 -3.2% $266 / Sq Ft
11/05/2025 11/05/25 For Sale $825,000 -- $275 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Kim Hook

RE/MAX Coastal

(302) 206-8919

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Broker/President of Re/Max Coastal
Kim Simpler Hook has been a steady top producing real estate broker for over 36 years. She has dominated and focused on the real estate market in the lower eastern shore and is the “go to” agent and broker. In 2022 Kim acquired the Remax franchise in Bethany Beach and continues to grow and commit to a high level of personal service to make the process of buying and selling your place at the beach the absolute best experience. The Hook Group with Colby Hook

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU2099996

Bright MLS

APN: 134-13.00-1780.00

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