263 Oyster Shell Cove Bethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated payment $4,290/month
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
(302) 537-3400 kim@kimhook.com RE/MAX Coastal Brokerage Phone: 3025373400 License #RB-0031040 Listed on: 11/05/2025
Co-Listing Agent
(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
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 |
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 |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
About the Listing Agent
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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Ask me questions while you tour the home.