NOT LISTED FOR SALE

31870 Surf Rd Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Estimated Value: $275,674 - $2,647,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,100 Sq Ft
$861/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 19, 2020

Last sale price $2,000,000 $952 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,125/month

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Beach
  • Deck
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • Coastal Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2020

Charming Oceanblock beach cottage with an open floorplan. The perfect beach getaway situated just North of town in the highly sought after community of Sussex Shores, known for it's private life-guarded beach and premium location just a short easy walk into Bethany.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leslie Kopp

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RA-0003421 Listed on: 05/29/2020

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Co-Listed By

Christi Arndt

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RS-0023120

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie Kopp

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RA-0003421 Listed on: 05/29/2020

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $964

Year Built

  • Built in 1954 | Remodeled in 1995

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65.00 x 110.00
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned MR

HOA Fees

  • $182 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Stone Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Coastal Architecture
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 2,100 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Furnished
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Ocean Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Deck
  • Screened Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Flood Risk

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-13.12-2.00

Community Details

Overview

  • Sussex Shores Subdivision

Recreation

  • Beach

Security

  • Security Service

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$964

Year Built

Built in 1954 | Remodeled in 1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$182 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Coastal
  • Sussex De Quadrants: East of Rt 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: Yes
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Year Renovated: 1995
  • Remarks Public: Charming Oceanblock beach cottage with an open floorplan. The perfect beach getaway situated just North of town in the highly sought after community of Sussex Shores, known for it's private life-guarded beach and premium location just a short easy walk into Bethany.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s)
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2100
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2100
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1000.00
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2100
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 31870

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Stone Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 2178.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Beach, Security
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: INDIAN RIVER
  • School District Key: 300200396898
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: RS
  • Lot Features: Corner, Landscaping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 65.00 x 110.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6970.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), Screened
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: MR
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5108643
  • School Tax: 850.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 964.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-13.12-2.00
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 06/19/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2020
Closed on
Jun 5, 2020
Sold by
Michaels Albert H and Colburn-Wellett Elizabeth
Bought by
Miller Stuart A and Snyder Rebecca A
Seller's Agent
Leslie Kopp
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Kopp
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$2,100,000
Sold Price
$2,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$100,000
-4.76%
Current Estimated Value
$1,808,558

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$191,442
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.70%
Original Mortgage
$1,500,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 23, 2015
Sold by
Brown Thomas Maryalice and Brown Keith Thomas
Bought by
Becker Ii Donald W and Becker Karen I

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2012
Sold by
Hardy Michaels Lucy
Bought by
Hillsman Michaels Jr Albert and Colburn Willett Elizabeth
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Miller Stuart A $2,000,000 None Available
Becker Ii Donald W $193,500 None Available
Hillsman Michaels Jr Albert -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Snyder Rebecca A $1,500,000
Previous Owner Miller Stuart A $1,500,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/19/2020 06/19/20 Sold $2,000,000 -4.8% $952 / Sq Ft
05/29/2020 05/29/20 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2020 05/29/20 For Sale $2,100,000 -- $1,000 / 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
2024 $1,065 $25,750 $12,200 $13,550
2023 $1,064 $25,750 $12,200 $13,550
2022 $1,046 $25,750 $12,200 $13,550
2021 $1,015 $25,750 $12,200 $13,550
2020 $968 $25,750 $12,200 $13,550
2019 $964 $25,750 $12,200 $13,550
2018 $974 $25,750 $0 $0
2017 $982 $25,750 $0 $0
2016 $1,049 $25,750 $0 $0
2015 $1,076 $25,750 $0 $0
2014 $1,062 $25,750 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Leslie Kopp

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Leslie Kopp

    Long & Foster

    (302) 542-3917

    390 in this area

    746 Total Sales

    Leslie Kopp
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  • Christi Arndt

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Christi Arndt

    Long & Foster

    (302) 245-5223

    73 in this area

    123 Total Sales

    Christi Arndt
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU161678

Bright MLS

APN: 134-13.12-2.00

Delaware Sussex County Bethany Beach 19930

31870 Surf Rd, Bethany Beach, DE

This home is located at 31870 Surf Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 since 29 May 2020 and is currently estimated at $1,808,558, approximately $861 per square foot. This property was built in 1954. 31870 Surf Rd 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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