$6,300,000
SOLD SEP 22, 2025

31911 Surf Rd Bethany Beach, DE 19930

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$2,100 Per Sq Ft

0 Day on Market

Highlights

  • 79 Feet of Waterfront
  • Ocean View
  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • Primary bedroom faces the ocean
  • Private Beach

About This Home

As of September 2025

Ocean Front Home, in the Private Community of Sussex Shores!!
For the first time in over 4 years and only the second time in the last seven years, an Ocean Front home in exclusive Sussex Shores is available for sale. This one of a kind replica of the original Fenwick Island Life Saving Station, complete with three levels, five Bedrooms and a Crow's Nest to overlook the beach and Atlantic Ocean features unique woodworking and endless possibilities.
The location features include a short walk to the town of Bethany Beach and all that it has too offer, along with the peace and luxury of your own private beach and community.
This unique home has all of the wants for a seasoned beach goer and a one of a kind view of the Atlantic Ocean. From the ocean breeze on the front screened porch to the ocean views from several bedrooms, this property shows its well preserved charm. There are three bedrooms on the first level, along with the kitchen, living area, dining area and multiple porches. The second level has 2 bedrooms with beautiful ocean views, and one and a half baths. Outdoor features include a porch overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the beach and a storage area for beach chairs and umbrellas.
This is a one of a kind opportunity to own in Bethany Beach's finest oceanfront community.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

BRIAN CROWLEY

(302) 539-4013 terpbc@hotmail.com Crowley Associates Realty License #RB-0003018 Listed on: 08/15/2025

Co-Listed By

Mark D'ambrogi

(302) 542-2425 markd@crowleyrealestate.com Crowley Associates Realty

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

  • $2,249

Year Built

  • Built in 1968

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80.00 x 120.00
  • 79 Feet of Waterfront
  • Ocean Front
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Private Beach
  • Sandy Beach
  • South Facing Home
  • Property is in good condition

HOA Fees

  • $186 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Post and Beam
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Studio
  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Walls
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stick Built Home
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Furnished
  • Built-In Features
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Wood Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Atrium Windows
  • Wood Frame Window
  • Window Screens
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Ocean Views
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary bedroom faces the ocean
  • Cedar Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Garage Access
  • Front Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Canoe or Kayak Water Access
  • Private Water Access
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Swimming Allowed
  • Deck
  • Screened Patio
  • Wood or Metal Shed
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Location

  • Flood Risk

Schools

  • Indian River High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property is used as a vacation rental
  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-13.12-12.00

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include management
  • Sussex Shores Subdivision

Recreation

  • Fishing Allowed

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,249

Year Built

Built in 1968

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$186 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Post & Beam
  • Sussex De Quadrants: East of Rt 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: List of exclusions includes all artwork, oriental rugs, personal belongings and items of sentimental value. Property to be sold furnished with following furnishings excluded from sale… 2 wicker chairs and Pine Trunk in Master Bedroom ,end table in living
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 8/16/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Federal Flood Zone: Yes
  • Year Built: 1968
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Stove, Water Heater, Washer
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Galley, Pantry, Primary Bedroom - Ocean Front, Skylight(s), Studio, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Screens, Wood Frame, Atrium
  • Door Features: Storm
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Wood Walls, Wood Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Front Entrance, Garage Access
  • Total Sq Ft: 3000
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3000
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 2166.67
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3000
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • 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
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s), Wood/Metal Shed
  • Construction Materials: Block, Cedar, Stick Built, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Bbq Grill, Gutter System, Outside Shower, Private Beach
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Ocean, Water
  • Water Access Features: Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Private Access, Swimming Allowed
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Atlantic Ocean
  • Water Body Type: Ocean
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 79

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Basement Garage
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Propane - Leased
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Propane
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 2233.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Management
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: INDIAN RIVER

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 80.00 x 120.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9583.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), Screened
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Soil Types: Sandy
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: Yes

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2007.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2249.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-13.12-12.00
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Sandy Beach

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2025
Closed on
Sep 22, 2025
Sold by
Seawatch Bethany Beach Llc
Bought by
Lantuh Nicholas and Lantuh Tricia
Seller's Agent
BRIAN CROWLEY
Crowley Associates Realty
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Kopp
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Sold Price
$6,300,000
Views
26
Current Estimated Value
$6,427,233

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$127,233
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.33%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 12, 1994
Bought by
Seawatch Bethany Beach Llc
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $6,300,000 None Listed On Document
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/22/2025 09/22/25 Sold $6,300,000 -- $2,100 / Sq Ft
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Pending -- -- --
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 $10,361 $54,400 $31,350 $23,050
2024 $2,249 $54,400 $31,350 $23,050
2023 $2,247 $54,400 $31,350 $23,050
2022 $2,211 $54,400 $31,350 $23,050
2021 $2,144 $54,400 $31,350 $23,050
2020 $2,046 $54,400 $31,350 $23,050
2019 $2,037 $54,400 $31,350 $23,050
2018 $2,057 $54,400 $0 $0
2017 $2,074 $54,400 $0 $0
2016 $2,054 $54,400 $0 $0
2015 $2,110 $54,400 $0 $0
2014 $2,082 $54,400 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU2092578

Bright MLS

APN: 134-13.12-12.00