NOT LISTED FOR SALE

39885 Bennett Rd Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Estimated Value: $2,147,000 - $2,450,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,578 Sq Ft
$1,450/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 2, 2020

Last sale price $1,400,000 $887 Per Sq Ft

Est. 63% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,939 / mo

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach
  • Building is oceanfront but unit may not have water views
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Furnished

About This Home

As of July 2020

Adorable Oceanblock beach cottage only 3 lots off the Oceanfront in one of the most highly sought after communities on the Delaware Coast. Sussex Shores is in a market of its own with a truly private life guarded beach, directly adjacent to Bethany. Just a short easy walk into town, this property is in a prime location at the southern end of the community, tucked away on a quiet one way street. This charming beach retreat offers a sunroom with tile floor, bright living room with brick fireplace, and 3 bedrooms plus a sitting room off the master that could be a 4th bedroom. Positioned on a large 65 x 110 parcel, this property offers plenty of possibilities including renovation or the perfect place to build your custom dream home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leslie Kopp

(302) 539-9040 leslie@lesliekopp.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RA-0003421 Listed on: 05/20/2020

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Co-Listed By

Christi Arndt

(302) 539-9040 christi@lesliekopp.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RS-0023120

Last Buyer's Agent

Leslie Kopp

(302) 539-9040 leslie@lesliekopp.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RA-0003421 Listed on: 05/20/2020

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 7,150 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65.00 x 110.00
  • Building is oceanfront but unit may not have water views
  • Property is zoned RS

HOA Fees

  • $150 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Walls
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,578 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Furnished
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Sitting Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Storage

Location

  • Flood Risk

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-13.16-5.00

Community Details

Overview

  • Sussex Shores Subdivision

Recreation

  • Beach

Security

  • Security Service

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

7,150 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$150 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Sussex De Quadrants: East of Rt 1
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Level Entry - Main
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: Yes
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Combination Dining/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Primary Bath(s), Window Treatments
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Wood Walls
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Sitting Room
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry
  • Total Sq Ft: 1578
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1578
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1010.77
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1578
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 1800.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Beach, Security
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 65.00 x 110.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7150.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Enclosed
  • Zoning: RS
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Yes
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5109117
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-13.16-5.00

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 13, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$2,288,161

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2020
Closed on
Jul 31, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Leslie Kopp
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Kopp
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$195,000
-12.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.65%
Original Mortgage
$1,120,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 20, 2020
Closed on
Jul 2, 2020
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Leslie Kopp
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Leslie Kopp
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$195,000
-12.23%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,120,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
-- None Available
$1,400,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $1,120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/02/2020 07/02/20 Sold $1,400,000 -12.2% $887 / Sq Ft
05/29/2020 05/29/20 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2020 05/20/20 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $1,011 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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 $5,304 $24,450 $12,200 $12,250
2024 $3,188 $24,450 $12,200 $12,250
2023 $3,185 $24,450 $12,200 $12,250
2022 $3,133 $24,450 $12,200 $12,250
2021 $964 $24,450 $12,200 $12,250
2020 $920 $24,450 $12,200 $12,250
2019 $916 $24,450 $12,200 $12,250
2018 $924 $24,450 $0 $0
2017 $932 $24,450 $0 $0
2016 $1,005 $24,450 $0 $0
2015 $1,031 $24,450 $0 $0
2014 $1,018 $24,450 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Leslie Kopp

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Leslie Kopp

    Long & Foster

    (302) 542-3917

    330 in this area

    620 Total Sales

    Leslie Kopp
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  • Christi Arndt

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2020

    Christi Arndt

    Long & Foster

    (302) 245-5223

    66 in this area

    120 Total Sales

    Christi Arndt
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU161178

Bright MLS

APN: 134-13.16-5.00

Delaware Sussex County Bethany Beach 19930

39885 Bennett Rd, Bethany Beach, DE

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