$985,000
SOLD JUN 6, 2025

5 Bayberry Rd Bethany Beach, DE 19930

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
19,602 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$547 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach
  • Private Water Access
  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Open Floorplan

About This Home

As of June 2025

Rare opportunity to own in MIDDLESEX BEACH COMMUNITY. 4 Bed, 2 1/2 Bath, 1,800 S/F on .45 acres with private beach access and life guards during the summer season. Short bike ride to the very popular town of Bethany Beach and Boardwalk with great restaurants, shopping and other activities. More Photos and info coming soon.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

TERESA MARSULA

(302) 539-9040 teresa.marsula@lnf.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #626433 Listed on: 04/26/2025

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Co-Listed By

Roy Davis

(302) 539-9040 roysbestofthebeach@gmail.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RS-0023096

Last Buyer's Agent

Jacqueline Martini

(302) 539-1777 jackie.martini@cbmove.com Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS0025544

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $821

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 19,602 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 140.00 x 140.00
  • South Facing Home
  • Landscaped
  • No Through Street
  • Secluded Lot
  • Interior Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Front Yard
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned MR

HOA Fees

  • $267 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Coastal Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Block Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Partially Furnished
  • Paneling
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Views of Woods
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 5 Parking Spaces
  • 5 Driveway Spaces
  • Gravel Driveway

Accessible Home Design

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Private Water Access
  • Property is near an ocean
  • Lake Privileges
  • Deck
  • Screened Patio
  • Outbuilding
  • Breezeway
  • Porch

Location

  • Flood Risk

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Central Air
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Wall Furnace
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Community Propane
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property is used as a vacation rental
  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-17.15-15.00

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, management
  • Middlesex Beach Subdivision

Recreation

  • Beach

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$821

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

0.45 Acres

HOA Fees

$267 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Coastal
  • Sussex De Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Level Entry - Main
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Glass tables, personal items.
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: As seen.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 4/26/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Federal Flood Zone: Yes
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), Stove - Pellet, Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Fireplace: No
  • Door Features: Storm
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Paneled Walls, Beamed Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Laundry, Loft
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1800
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1800
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 608.33
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1800
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stick Built, Vinyl Siding, Block
  • Exterior Features: Outside Shower, Outbuilding(s)
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Water Access Features: Private Access
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Atlantic ocean
  • Water Body Type: Ocean
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Crushed Stone
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 5

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless/Mini-Split, Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Electric Available, Propane - Community
  • Water Source: Community
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Internet Services: Cable

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 3200.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Beach, Water/Lake Privileges
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Management
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Front Yard, Interior, Landscaping, Level, No Thru Street, Partly Wooded, Secluded
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.45
  • Lot Dimensions: 140.00 x 140.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 19602.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Patio(s), Deck(s), Breezeway, Roof, Screened
  • Property Condition: Very Good, Good
  • Zoning: MR
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: Cats Ok, Dogs Ok
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: Yes

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 732.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 821.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-17.15-15.00
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2025
Closed on
Jun 12, 2025
Sold by
Baybe Sayles Family Revocable Trust and Sayles Eric Howell
Bought by
Bain Patrick Edward and Healy Eileen Theresa
Seller's Agent
TERESA MARSULA
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Jacqueline Martini
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,095,000
Sold Price
$985,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$110,000
-10.05%
Views
48
Current Estimated Value
$1,081,366

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$96,366
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.38%
Original Mortgage
$492,500
Outstanding Balance
$491,223
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$590,143

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 25, 2014
Sold by
Eric Howell Eric Howell
Bought by
Sayles Eric Howell

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2014
Sold by
Eric Howell Eric Howell and Fife Menda S
Bought by
Sayles Eric Howell
Source: Public Records

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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 $985,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $985,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $492,500 New Conventional
Closed $492,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/06/2025 06/06/25 Sold $985,000 -10.0% $547 / Sq Ft
04/26/2025 04/26/25 For Sale $1,095,000 -- $608 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $1,857 $19,850 $8,750 $11,100
2024 $821 $19,850 $8,750 $11,100
2023 $820 $19,850 $8,750 $11,100
2022 $807 $19,850 $8,750 $11,100
2021 $782 $19,850 $8,750 $11,100
2020 $747 $19,850 $8,750 $11,100
2019 $743 $19,850 $8,750 $11,100
2018 $751 $19,850 $0 $0
2017 $757 $19,850 $0 $0
2016 $667 $19,850 $0 $0
2015 $687 $19,850 $0 $0
2014 $677 $19,850 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU2084786

Bright MLS

APN: 134-17.15-15.00

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