NOT LISTED FOR SALE

31 Bridge Rd Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Estimated Value: $1,253,000 - $1,402,393

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,400 Sq Ft
$971/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 10, 2023

Last sale price $1,200,000 $857 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,434/month

225 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Private Water Access
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • Private Beach
  • Building is oceanfront but unit may not have water views

About This Home

As of March 2023

PRICE ADJUSTMENT !!!! Come preview this
Charming Classic Beach Cottage in a private exclusive neighborhood of Middlesex Beach with private guarded beach. This home is steps to the Atlantic Ocean and reminiscent of summer vacations filled with beach strolls and night walks under the stars. Blocks to downtown Bethany Beach. 31 Bridge features an Open Floor plan with hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, w/spacious Loft with bed and desk .
2.5 baths .
Enjoy the Open decks and screened porch, perfect for night time enjoyment and entertaining. Back yard ready for all kinds of upgrades /pool , etc. This cottage has a proven rental History for 2019-2022.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JANE BAXTER

(302) 360-0300 walt.t@kw.com Keller Williams Realty Listed on: 07/02/2022

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Danny Taglienti

(302) 360-0300 walt.t@kw.com Keller Williams Realty

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $982

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60.00 x 150.00
  • Building is oceanfront but unit may not have water views
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Private Beach
  • South Facing Home
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Private Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Front Yard
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned RS

HOA Fees

  • $196 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Coastal Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Piling Construction
  • Stick Built Home
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 1,400 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Partially Furnished
  • Curved or Spiral Staircase
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Double Hung Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Loft
  • Views of Woods
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Built-In Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Gravel Driveway

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Private Water Access
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Swimming Allowed
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • 220 Volts
  • Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property is used as a vacation rental
  • Tax Lot 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-17.16-75.00

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include road maintenance, trash
  • Community Association Services HOA
  • Middlesex Beach Subdivision, Private Floorplan

Recreation

  • Beach

Additional Features

  • Common Area
  • Security Service

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$982

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$196 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Coastal
  • Sussex De Quadrants: East of Rt 1
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Personal Items yet to be determined and artwork. Two mirrors, one in living room, one in master
  • Historic: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Sold furnished, except for personal items and art - Negotiations accepted.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2022-07-02
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Washer, Water Heater
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Skylight(s), Spiral Staircase, Kitchen - Galley, Primary Bath(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Double Pane, Insulated, Screens
  • Other Equipment: Negotiable
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Storm
  • Foundation Details: Pilings
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Loft, Bathroom 2
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1400
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1400
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 927.86
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1400
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Cedar, Stick Built
  • Exterior Features: Outside Shower, Private Beach, Street Lights
  • Road Surface Type: Approved
  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • View: Street, Trees/Woods
  • Water Access Features: Private Access, Swimming Allowed
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Atlantic Ocean
  • Water Body Type: Ocean
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Gravel Driveway
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Multi Units, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric Service: 220 Volts
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Public
  • Internet Services: Cable

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 2350.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Beach, Common Grounds, Security
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Road Maintenance, Trash
  • HOA Name: COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION SERVICES
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Loss Mitigation Fee?: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Partially
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 12900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 12000.00
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Corner, Front Yard, Partly Wooded, Private
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.20
  • Lot Dimensions: 60.00 x 150.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8712.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Soil Types: Sandy
  • Zoning: RS
  • In City Limits: No

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Total Actual Rent: 46000.00
  • Vacation Rental: Yes

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5117787
  • School Tax: 871.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 982.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-17.16-75.00
  • Tax Lot: 1
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 2, 2022
Closed on
Mar 9, 2023
Sold by
Mcgeehin Patrick A
Bought by
31 Bridge Llc
Seller's Agent
JANE BAXTER
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Danny Taglienti
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$1,450,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$250,000
-17.24%
Views
387
Current Estimated Value
$1,360,098

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$160,098
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.35%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2019
Closed on
Aug 12, 2019
Sold by
Rupp David Q and Rupp Judy K
Bought by
Mcgeehin Patriek A and Mcgeehin Roseann M
Seller's Agent
Allison Stine
Northrop Realty
Buyer's Agent
JANE BAXTER
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$879,900
Sold Price
$835,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,900
-5.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.66%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 14, 2013
Closed on
Sep 27, 2014
Sold by
James J James J and Bresnahan Linda K
Bought by
Ruppp David Q and Rupp Judy K
Seller's Agent
Shirley Price
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Alberti
Northrop Realty
List Price
$750,000
Sold Price
$750,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.23%
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
31 Bridge Llc $1,200,000 --
Mcgeehin Patriek A $835,000 --
Ruppp David Q $750,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ruppp David Q $600,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/10/2023 03/10/23 Sold $1,200,000 -7.6% $857 / Sq Ft
01/25/2023 01/25/23 Price Changed $1,299,000 -3.8% $928 / Sq Ft
10/31/2022 10/31/22 Price Changed $1,350,000 -6.9% $964 / Sq Ft
07/02/2022 07/02/22 For Sale $1,450,000 +73.7% $1,036 / Sq Ft
08/12/2019 08/12/19 Sold $835,000 -5.1% -- View Prior Sale
07/07/2019 07/07/19 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2019 05/02/19 For Sale $879,900 +17.3% --
09/30/2014 09/30/14 Sold $750,000 0.0% -- View Prior Sale
07/16/2014 07/16/14 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2013 11/14/13 For Sale $750,000 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

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 $3,020 $24,900 $12,000 $12,900
2024 $1,030 $24,900 $12,000 $12,900
2023 $1,028 $24,900 $12,000 $12,900
2022 $1,012 $24,900 $12,000 $12,900
2021 $982 $24,900 $12,000 $12,900
2020 $937 $24,900 $12,000 $12,900
2019 $932 $24,900 $12,000 $12,900
2018 $942 $24,900 $0 $0
2017 $949 $24,900 $0 $0
2016 $837 $24,900 $0 $0
2015 $862 $24,900 $0 $0
2014 $849 $24,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU2024064

Bright MLS

APN: 134-17.16-75.00

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