$10,895,000

34 S Atlantic Ave Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Estimated payment $58,852/month

Total Views 9,051
5 Beds
3 Baths
2,000 Sq Ft
$5,448 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Ocean View
  • Sandy Beach
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • Access to Tidal Water
  • 0.6 Acre Lot

About This Home

Rare Oceanfront Opportunity! This classic coastal cottage sits on a coveted DOUBLE lot with 100 feet of prime beachfront—a true rarity on the Delaware coast. With endless possibilities, this property provides the unique ability to design and construct a spectacular single-family home with room for a private pool, or to subdivide and create two extraordinary oceanfront homes side by side. The existing 5-bedroom, 3-bath home with a garage can be enjoyed for immediate use while planning your dream retreat. Just steps from downtown Bethany’s restaurants, boutique shops, and the bandstand, this unmatched location lets you park the car and walk to everything. An extraordinary chance to secure one of the largest oceanfront parcels in town.

Listing Agent

Leslie Kopp

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RA-0003421 Listed on: 08/21/2025

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Co-Listing Agent

Christi Arndt

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

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,657

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100.00 x 260
  • 100 Feet of Waterfront
  • Ocean Front
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Sandy Beach
  • Property is zoned TN

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 6 Driveway Spaces

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Panoramic

Home Design

  • Coastal Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Frame Construction
  • Piling Construction
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 2,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Paneling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Water Access
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Swimming Allowed
  • Deck
  • Wrap Around Porch

Location

  • Flood Risk

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-17.08-16.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,657

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Coastal, Cottage
  • Sussex De Quadrants: East of Rt 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 8/22/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Federal Flood Zone: Yes
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Remarks Public: Rare Oceanfront Opportunity! This classic coastal cottage sits on a coveted DOUBLE lot with 100 feet of prime beachfront—a true rarity on the Delaware coast. With endless possibilities, this property provides the unique ability to design and construct a spectacular single-family home with room for a private pool, or to subdivide and create two extraordinary oceanfront homes side by side. The existing 5-bedroom, 3-bath home with a garage can be enjoyed for immediate use while planning your dream retreat. Just steps from downtown Bethany’s restaurants, boutique shops, and the bandstand, this unmatched location lets you park the car and walk to everything. An extraordinary chance to secure one of the largest oceanfront parcels in town.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Vinyl
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Paneled Walls
  • Foundation Details: Pilings
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 2000
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2000
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 5447.50
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2000
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 34

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 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, Frame
  • View: Ocean, Panoramic
  • Water Access Features: 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: 100

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 8
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 6

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 999
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.60
  • Lot Dimensions: 100.00 x 260
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 26000.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Wrap Around
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: TN
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 4348.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 9657.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-17.08-16.00
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Sandy Beach

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

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Source: Public Records

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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 $2,607 $63,050 $51,000 $12,050
2023 $2,604 $63,050 $51,000 $12,050
2022 $2,562 $63,050 $51,000 $12,050
2021 $2,485 $63,050 $51,000 $12,050
2020 $2,372 $63,050 $51,000 $12,050
2019 $2,361 $63,050 $51,000 $12,050
2018 $2,384 $63,050 $0 $0
2017 $2,404 $63,050 $0 $0
2016 $2,118 $63,050 $0 $0
2015 $2,183 $63,050 $0 $0
2014 $2,151 $63,050 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/15/2025 09/15/25 For Sale $5,595,000 -48.6% --
09/10/2025 09/10/25 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2025 09/04/25 For Sale $10,895,000 +98.3% $5,448 / Sq Ft
08/22/2025 08/22/25 For Sale $5,495,000 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU2093012

Bright MLS

APN: 134-17.08-16.00