$1,249,000
SOLD MAY 23, 2025

303 W 9th St Bethany Beach, DE 19930

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,400 Sq Ft
5,000 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$520 Per Sq Ft

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • 1 Dock Slip
  • Fishing Allowed
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Canal View

About This Home

As of May 2025

AS IS - AS SHOWN
Upstairs shower leaks onto ceiling below.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Douglas Appling

(302) 236-3821 doug@sandcastlerealty.net SANDCASTLE REALTY INC License #RB-0001768 Listed on: 03/21/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie Kopp

(302) 542-3917 leslie@lesliekopp.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RA-0003421

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,037

Year Built

  • Built in 1983

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50.00 x 100.00
  • 50 Feet of Waterfront
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Home fronts a canal
  • South Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned TN

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,400 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Casement Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Insulated Doors
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Canal Views
  • Crawl Space
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Range Hood
  • Extra Refrigerator or Freezer
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Halls are 36 inches wide or more
  • Doors swing in

Outdoor Features

  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Canoe or Kayak Water Access
  • Public Water Access
  • Property is near a canal
  • Bulkhead
  • 1 Dock Slip
  • Physical Dock Slip Conveys
  • Powered Boats Permitted

Location

  • Flood Risk

Schools

  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School
  • Indian River Middle School
  • Indian River High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 105
  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-17.19-4.00

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • South Bethany Harbor Subdivision

Recreation

  • Fishing Allowed

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,037

Year Built

Built in 1983

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Sussex De Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
  • Accessibility Features: 36"+ Wide Halls, Doors - Swing In
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Any contents of garage are not included in sale.
  • Inclusions: As Is - As Shown
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: Yes
  • Year Built: 1983
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stove, Water Heater, Dryer - Electric, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Primary Bath(s), Wood Floors, Window Treatments
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow, Double Hung, Casement, Screens, Insulated, Vinyl Clad
  • Fireplace: No
  • Door Features: Insulated
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2400
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2400
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 520.42
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2400
  • 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
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • View: Canal, Street
  • Water Access Features: Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Public Access
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Type: Canal
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 50

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric, Heat Pump - Electric Backup
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric Available, Cable Tv Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: LORD BALTIMORE
  • High School: INDIAN RIVER
  • Middle Or Junior School: INDIAN RIVER

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Bulkheaded, Level, Road Frontage
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 50.00 x 100.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5000.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: TN
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1166.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2037.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-17.19-4.00
  • Tax Lot: 105
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

Multi Family

  • Federal Flood Zone: A-4
  • Waterfront Features: Private Dock Site

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 21, 2025
Closed on
May 23, 2025
Sold by
Revocable Trust Agreement Of Michael Mat and Revocable Trust Agreement Of Marie D Mat
Bought by
Wieczorek Richard Adam and Wieczorek Laura K
Seller's Agent
Douglas Appling
SANDCASTLE REALTY INC
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Kopp
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$1,249,000
Sold Price
$1,249,000
Views
30
Current Estimated Value
$1,373,483

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$124,483
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.56%
Original Mortgage
$999,200
Outstanding Balance
$995,783
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$377,700

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 1989
Bought by
Matera Michael and Matera Marie D
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,249,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $1,249,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $155,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $999,200 New Conventional
Closed $999,200 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Sold $1,249,000 0.0% $520 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Pending -- -- --
03/21/2025 03/21/25 For Sale $1,249,000 -- $520 / 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 $2,446 $31,600 $5,000 $26,600
2024 $831 $31,600 $5,000 $26,600
2023 $829 $31,600 $5,000 $26,600
2022 $808 $31,600 $5,000 $26,600
2021 $870 $31,600 $5,000 $26,600
2020 $813 $31,600 $5,000 $26,600
2019 $807 $31,600 $5,000 $26,600
2018 $819 $31,600 $0 $0
2017 $829 $31,600 $0 $0
2016 $666 $31,600 $0 $0
2015 $681 $31,600 $0 $0
2014 $664 $31,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU2081668

Bright MLS

APN: 134-17.19-4.00