NOT LISTED FOR SALE

43 Columbia Ave Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Estimated Value: $3,189,230 - $3,534,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
2,716 Sq Ft
$1,243/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 01, 2016

Last sale price $1,675,000 $617 Per Sq Ft

Est. 102% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $18,186/month

128 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Saltbox Architecture
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Rehoboth Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

About This Home

As of April 2016

Completely Renovated, Charming And Fabulous Describe This Meticulously Maintained Home, Just Over A Block From The Beach In The Pines. Great Floorplan, Gracious Living Room With Gas Fireplace, Lovely Dining Area Leading To A Very Spacious Screened Porch With Blue Stone Floor & Electric Hurricane Shutters. The Large Open Kitchen Features Luxury Appliances, Granite Counters And Pantry. Additional Features Include Two Bedrooms On Main Floor, Two Spacious Bedrooms Upstairs, Four Stunning Baths, New HVAC System, Two Washers & Dryers. Freshly Painted Inside & Out, New Outside Shower With Dressing Area. Tons of Storage - 1 Car-Garage & Full Basement! All Privately Situated on a Beautifully Landscaped Oversize 75'x 100' Lot, Located Within Walking Distance To The Beach, Restaurants & Shopping! This Home is Impeccable & Move-In Ready - Must See! Property Rental Income In 2015 - $54,050. Rentals Were Only Available From June 25 - August 29. Great Potential For Higher Income.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bryce Lingo

(302) 226-6417 bryce@rbre.com Jack Lingo - Rehoboth License #RA-0001746 Listed on: 10/09/2015

Jack Lingo - Rehoboth

Co-Listed By

Shaun Tull

(302) 226-6417 shaun@rbre.com Jack Lingo - Rehoboth License #RS-0016284

Last Buyer's Agent

Richard Bryan

(302) 645-4800 richardleebryan@gmail.com Delaware Coastal Realty License #RB-0020623

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,254

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 7,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x100
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Zoning described as TOWN CODES

Home Design

  • Saltbox Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Rubber Roof
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 2,716 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Partially Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Down Draft Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Location

  • Flood Risk

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • North Rehoboth Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 334-14.09-146.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,254

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Salt Box
  • Sussex De Quadrants: East of Rt 1
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Federal Flood Insurance: Yes
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Partially Furnished
  • New Construction: No
  • Federal Flood Zone: Yes
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Remarks Public: Completely Renovated, Charming And Fabulous Describe This Meticulously Maintained Home, Just Over A Block From The Beach In The Pines. Great Floorplan, Gracious Living Room With Gas Fireplace, Lovely Dining Area Leading To A Very Spacious Screened Porch With Blue Stone Floor & Electric Hurricane Shutters. The Large Open Kitchen Features Luxury Appliances, Granite Counters And Pantry. Additional Features Include Two Bedrooms On Main Floor, Two Spacious Bedrooms Upstairs, Four Stunning Baths, New HVAC System, Two Washers & Dryers. Freshly Painted Inside & Out, New Outside Shower With Dressing Area. Tons of Storage - 1 Car-Garage & Full Basement! All Privately Situated on a Beautifully Landscaped Oversize 75'x 100' Lot, Located Within Walking Distance To The Beach, Restaurants & Shopping! This Home is Impeccable & Move-In Ready - Must See! Property Rental Income In 2015 - $54,050. Rentals Were Only Available From June 25 - August 29. Great Potential For Higher Income.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop - Down Draft, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Kitchen - Island, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Pantry, Entry Level Bedroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Skylight(s), Whirlpool/Hottub, Window Treatments
  • Window Features: Insulated, Screens
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Level Count: 2
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 10
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Additional Bedroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2716
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2716
  • Net Sq Ft: 2716.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 660.90
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2716
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 43

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stick Built, Brick
  • Construction Completed: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinkler, Outside Shower
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle, Rubber
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gravel Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: CAPE HENLOPEN
  • School District Key: 300200396895

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Partially
  • Lot Features: Landscaping, Partly Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Area: 7500
  • Lot Dimensions: 75x100
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7500.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Enclosed, Screened
  • Zoning Description: TOWN CODES
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Total Actual Rent: 54000.00
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2254.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 334-14.09-146.00
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Close Date: 04/01/2016

Multi Family

  • Income Expense List: Total Tax Bill

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CAPE HENLOPEN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 2, 2023
Sold by
Bentsen Kenneth E
Bought by
Kenneth And Tamra Bentsen 2018 Management Tru
Current Estimated Value
$3,375,743

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 9, 2015
Closed on
Apr 1, 2016
Sold by
Beckwith Barbara G
Bought by
Bentsen Kenneth E and Bentsen Tamra K
Seller's Agent
Bryce Lingo
Jack Lingo - Rehoboth
Buyer's Agent
Richard Bryan
Delaware Coastal Realty
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$1,675,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$220,000
-11.61%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.29%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3.64%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 14, 2012
Closed on
Nov 22, 2013
Sold by
Pacini Claude and Pacini Geraldine M
Bought by
Beckwith Barbara G
Seller's Agent
Gerrie Pacini
Compass
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$1,695,000
Sold Price
$1,637,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$57,500
-3.39%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.96%
Original Mortgage
$880,000
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Kenneth And Tamra Bentsen 2018 Management Tru -- None Listed On Document
Bentsen Kenneth E $1,675,000 None Available
Beckwith Barbara G $1,637,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bentsen Kenneth E $1,000,000
Previous Owner Beckwith Barbara G $880,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/01/2016 04/01/16 Sold $1,675,000 -11.6% $617 / Sq Ft
02/14/2016 02/14/16 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2015 10/09/15 For Sale $1,895,000 +15.7% $698 / Sq Ft
11/22/2013 11/22/13 Sold $1,637,500 -3.4% --
09/30/2013 09/30/13 Pending -- -- --
09/30/2013 09/30/13 For Sale $1,695,000 0.0% --
09/20/2013 09/20/13 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2012 11/14/12 For Sale $1,695,000 -- --
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 $3,456 $42,900 $18,750 $24,150
2024 $2,161 $42,900 $18,750 $24,150
2023 $2,159 $42,900 $18,750 $24,150
2022 $2,084 $42,900 $18,750 $24,150
2021 $2,065 $42,900 $18,750 $24,150
2020 $2,059 $42,900 $18,750 $24,150
2019 $2,062 $42,900 $18,750 $24,150
2018 $1,884 $42,900 $0 $0
2017 $1,804 $42,900 $0 $0
2016 $1,714 $42,900 $0 $0
2015 $1,637 $42,900 $0 $0
2014 $1,625 $42,900 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bryce Lingo

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Bryce Lingo

    Jack Lingo - Rehoboth

    (302) 226-6417

    184 in this area

    345 Total Sales

    Bryce Lingo
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  • Shaun Tull

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Shaun Tull

    Jack Lingo - Rehoboth

    (302) 226-6417

    176 in this area

    275 Total Sales

    Shaun Tull
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  • Richard Bryan

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Richard Bryan

    Delaware Coastal Realty

    (302) 645-4800

    4 in this area

    50 Total Sales

    Richard Bryan
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  • Gerrie Pacini

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Gerrie Pacini

    Compass

    (302) 753-0034

    7 Total Sales

    Gerrie Pacini
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001010932

Bright MLS

APN: 334-14.09-146.00

Delaware Sussex County Rehoboth Beach 19971

43 Columbia Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE

This home is located at 43 Columbia Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 since 09 October 2015 and is currently estimated at $3,375,743, approximately $1,242 per square foot. This property was built in 1951. 43 Columbia Ave is a home located in Sussex County with nearby schools including Rehoboth Elementary School, Mariner Middle School, and Cape Henlopen High School.

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