NOT LISTED FOR SALE

38 Bethany Forest Dr Dagsboro, DE 19939

Estimated Value: $685,000 - $783,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
3,983 Sq Ft
$188/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 05, 2024

Last sale price $780,000 $196 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,370/month

116 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • 1.48 Acre Lot
  • Coastal Architecture
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck

About This Home

As of January 2024

You will love this magnificent custom-built home located on a private 1+ acre homesite. This stunning home has so much to offer the moment you pull into the driveway you will see beautiful flower beds, and lots of trees surrounding the home, enjoy the amazing variety of birds that come to visit. As you are walking from the driveway to the front door, you will discover a nice, cozy front porch. Entering the doorway, on your right, is a large formal dining room and on your left, a small library with lots of windows. Proceeding to the rear of the home, you will be impressed with the 2-story great room with custom wall built-ins, a gas fireplace, a gourmet kitchen with a bar area, a breakfast seating area with a bay window, granite countertops and so much more. Off the great room, enjoy the fabulous 4 season reason room lined with windows to enjoy bird watching. Also, on the first floor, is the primary bedroom with an enormous walk-in closet, spacious bathroom with a double sink vanity, walk-in shower and jacuzzi tub, an office/bedroom, and a full bathroom in the hallway. Upstairs, you will find 2 additional guest rooms another full bathroom, and a large bonus room/storage area for holiday decorations, seasonal clothing, books, and whatever. On the outside of the home, is a 3-car garage, a large rear deck, an outdoor shower, and a shed for extra yard equipment. The property backs onto a working farm that has been enrolled in the farm preservation program. You can use the paved road and walk down to the bay, a great walk for pleasure and for your 4-legged friend to check out the blue herons, bald eagles, and egrets. Nature at its best. Bethany Forest is a small community with large homesites, a pool, tennis/pickleball courts, county has approved the community for public sewer. Check out your dream home today. Upgrades include, a whole house generator, hardwood floors, upgraded kitchen, great room built-ins, tiled bathroom and 4 season room, just to name a few.

Last Listed By

VICKIE YORK

VICKIE YORK AT THE BEACH REALTY Listed on: 08/10/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,737

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 1.48 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is zoned AR-1

HOA Fees

  • $45 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • 5 Driveway Spaces
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Coastal Architecture
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 3,983 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Combination Kitchen and Living
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Deck
  • Enclosed patio or porch
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Gravity Septic Field
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 51
  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-08.00-487.00

Community Details

Overview

  • Bethany Forest Subdivision

Amenities

  • Common Area

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,737

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$45 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Coastal
  • Sussex De Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Whole house generator, remaining furniture and shelving.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Whirlpool/Hottub, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Kitchen - Table Space
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 3983
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3983
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 205.85
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3983
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 38

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stick Built
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Outside Shower, Lawn Sprinkler
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 8
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 5

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Propane - Leased, Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Gravity Sept Fld
  • Utilities: Cable Tv Available, Phone Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 534.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Pool - Outdoor, Tennis Courts, Common Grounds
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 999
  • Lot Features: Landscaping, Rear Yard, Front Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.48
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 64469.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Enclosed, Porch(es)
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: AR-1
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-08.00-487.00
  • Tax Lot: 51
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 01/05/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 10, 2023
Closed on
Jan 2, 2024
Sold by
Jim And Lee Moore Living Trust
Bought by
Beisler Warren E and Beisler Susan L
Seller's Agent
VICKIE YORK
VICKIE YORK AT THE BEACH REALTY
Buyer's Agent
TERESA MARSULA
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$869,900
Sold Price
$780,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$89,900
-10.33%
Total Days on Market
116
Views
224
Current Estimated Value
$746,847

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$33,153
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2021
Sold by
Moore James P and Moore Gwendolyn L
Bought by
Jim & Lee Moore Lt

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
Beisler Warren E $780,000 None Listed On Document
Jim & Lee Moore Lt -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Jim & Lee Moore Living Trust $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/05/2024 01/05/24 Sold $780,000 -4.9% $196 / Sq Ft
12/04/2023 12/04/23 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2023 10/10/23 Price Changed $819,900 -5.7% $206 / Sq Ft
08/10/2023 08/10/23 For Sale $869,900 -- $218 / 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 $1,737 $34,250 $5,000 $29,250
2023 $1,259 $34,250 $5,000 $29,250
2022 $1,231 $34,250 $5,000 $29,250
2021 $1,280 $34,250 $5,000 $29,250
2020 $1,204 $34,250 $5,000 $29,250
2019 $1,197 $34,250 $5,000 $29,250
2018 $919 $34,250 $0 $0
2017 $930 $34,250 $0 $0
2016 $721 $34,250 $0 $0
2015 $738 $34,250 $0 $0
2014 $719 $34,250 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • V

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    VICKIE YORK

    VICKIE YORK AT THE BEACH REALTY

  • TERESA MARSULA

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    TERESA MARSULA

    Long & Foster

    (410) 726-9107

    12 in this area

    132 Total Sales

    TERESA MARSULA
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU2045584

Bright MLS

APN: 134-08.00-487.00

Delaware Sussex County Dagsboro 19939

38 Bethany Forest Dr, Dagsboro, DE

Homes for Sale in Dagsboro, DE

This home is located at 38 Bethany Forest Dr, Dagsboro, DE 19939 since 10 August 2023 and is currently estimated at $746,847, approximately $187 per square foot. This property was built in 2005. 38 Bethany Forest Dr 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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