NOT LISTED FOR SALE

304 W 8th St Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Estimated Value: $998,891 - $1,268,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
-- Sq Ft
5,000 Sq Ft Lot

Last Sold July 15, 2021

Last sale price $920,000

Est. 28% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,706/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Canal View
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Coastal Architecture

About This Home

As of July 2021

Waterfront! Lovely views from this delightful canal front home located in South Bethany. This coastal home offers an abundance of outside living. Open floor plan is well-designed and features hardwood floors in the main living area. Light and bright family room has loads of windows, fireplace, vaulted ceiling and skylights. The living space is easily extended with the spacious waterfront screened porch and deck. Exterior spiral staircase leads to oversized deck on top floor with more idyllic views. Main level features bedroom and full bath. Third floor features walk-way overlooking family room and 2 guest rooms with a fully renovated jack and jill bathroom. Access to waterfront deck from hallway and one of the bedrooms. The lower-level features additional family room, bedroom with slider to backyard, updated bath and one car garage. Mature, lush landscaping showcase this picturesque, waterfront location. The best of beach living with boating, paddle boarding and kayaking out your back door with easy access to South Bethany’s life guarded beach. Enjoy the South Bethany lifestyle!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

SARAH FRENCH

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 05/19/2021

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

SARAH FRENCH

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 05/19/2021

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,739

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50.00 x 100.00
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Home fronts a canal
  • Landscaped
  • Back Yard
  • Property is zoned TN

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Coastal Architecture
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Canal Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Extra Refrigerator or Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Water Access
  • Property is near a canal
  • Bulkhead
  • Deck
  • Screened Patio

Location

  • Flood Risk

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • South Bethany Harbor Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 124
  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-17.19-11.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,739

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Coastal
  • Sussex De Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Sold unfurnished
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: Yes
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Waterfront! Lovely views from this delightful canal front home located in South Bethany. This coastal home offers an abundance of outside living. Open floor plan is well-designed and features hardwood floors in the main living area. Light and bright family room has loads of windows, fireplace, vaulted ceiling and skylights. The living space is easily extended with the spacious waterfront screened porch and deck. Exterior spiral staircase leads to oversized deck on top floor with more idyllic views. Main level features bedroom and full bath. Third floor features walk-way overlooking family room and 2 guest rooms with a fully renovated jack and jill bathroom. Access to waterfront deck from hallway and one of the bedrooms. The lower-level features additional family room, bedroom with slider to backyard, updated bath and one car garage. Mature, lush landscaping showcase this picturesque, waterfront location. The best of beach living with boating, paddle boarding and kayaking out your back door with easy access to South Bethany’s life guarded beach. Enjoy the South Bethany lifestyle!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave, Washer, Water Heater, Oven/Range - Electric
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Dining/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Skylight(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Electric
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Screened Porch
  • Basement: No
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 304

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stick Built
  • Exterior Features: Outside Shower
  • View: Canal
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Type: Canal
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: Yes
  • Water View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 3

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: INDIAN RIVER
  • Elementary School: LORD BALTIMORE
  • Middle School: SELBYVILLE
  • High School: INDIAN RIVER
  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Key: 300200396898
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: LORD BALTIMORE
  • High School: INDIAN RIVER
  • Middle Or Junior School: SELBYVILLE

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: RS
  • Lot Features: Bulkheaded, Landscaping, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Lot Dimensions: 50.00 x 100.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 5000.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), Screened
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: TN
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5117831
  • School Tax: 940.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1739.19
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-17.19-11.00
  • Tax Lot: 124
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 07/15/2021

Multi Family

  • Federal Flood Zone: AE

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 20, 2024
Sold by
Mcmahon Nancy J
Bought by
Nancy J Mcmahon Living Trust and Mcmahon
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$1,177,223

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2021
Closed on
Jul 12, 2021
Sold by
Gallons Judith A and Gallons James E
Bought by
Mcmahon Nancy J
Seller's Agent
SARAH FRENCH
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
SARAH FRENCH
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$939,900
Sold Price
$920,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-2.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 1993
Bought by
Gallons Nancy G
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
Nancy J Mcmahon Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Nancy J Mcmahon Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Mcmahon Nancy J $920,000 None Available
Gallons Nancy G -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Mcmahon Nancy J $450,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/15/2021 07/15/21 Sold $920,000 -2.1% --
05/23/2021 05/23/21 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2021 05/19/21 For Sale $939,900 -- --
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
2024 $1,172 $28,350 $5,000 $23,350
2023 $1,171 $28,350 $5,000 $23,350
2022 $1,152 $28,350 $5,000 $23,350
2021 $1,130 $28,350 $5,000 $23,350
2020 $1,078 $28,350 $5,000 $23,350
2019 $1,074 $28,350 $5,000 $23,350
2018 $1,084 $28,350 $0 $0
2017 $1,093 $28,350 $0 $0
2016 $964 $28,350 $0 $0
2015 $994 $28,350 $0 $0
2014 $979 $28,350 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • SARAH FRENCH

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    SARAH FRENCH

    Long & Foster

    (410) 430-5421

    2 in this area

    102 Total Sales

    SARAH FRENCH
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU183454

Bright MLS

APN: 134-17.19-11.00

Delaware Sussex County Bethany Beach 19930

304 W 8th St, Bethany Beach, DE

This home is located at 304 W 8th St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 since 19 May 2021 and is currently estimated at $1,177,223. This property was built in 1987. 304 W 8th St is a home located in Sussex County with nearby schools including Lord Baltimore Elementary School, Selbyville Middle School, and Indian River High School.

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