NOT LISTED FOR SALE

502 Island House Rd Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Bethany Beach Area
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,060 Sq Ft
1980 Built

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 22, 2025

Last sale price $1,050,000 $991 Per Sq Ft

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach
  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Sandy Beach
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • Water Access
  • Fitness Center

About This Home

As of December 2025

The wait is over.... The highly desired Island House southern end location with cascading views down the coast is now available! This private and exquisite 3 bdrm oceanfront location is rarely for sale. Whether using as a rental investment or as your own coastal paradise - you will be glad you picked this unique beach gem. Spend endless days and nights on the beautiful balcony overlooking the majestic Atlantic coastline. Sea Colony is loaded with fabulous amenities including a private beach, an award winning pickleball and tennis facility (indoor too), 12 outdoor pools/2 indoor pools, 2 fitness clubs (hot tubs and saunas), bonfires and more. Don't miss out on this one. A true beach paradise away from it all!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

JENNIFER SMITH

(302) 360-0300 steve@srarealty.com Keller Williams Realty License #RS-0024095 Listed on: 10/30/2025

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Michele Petrillo

(302) 539-9040 mapetrillo@gmail.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #634304

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
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Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,340

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Coastal Architecture
  • Entry on the 5th floor
  • Composite Building Materials
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,060 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Furnished
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • 3 Parking Spaces
  • Parking Lot

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Property is near an ocean

Unit Details

  • Home fronts navigable water
  • Sandy Beach
  • Ground Rent

Location

  • Flood Risk

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property is used as a vacation rental
  • Tax Lot 70
  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-17.00-56.07-502

Community Details

Overview

  • $6,000 Capital Contribution Fee
  • Association fees include cable TV, common area maintenance, high speed internet, pool(s), sauna, security gate, snow removal, trash, water
  • High-Rise Community
  • Sea Colony Island House Community
  • Sea Colony East Subdivision

Amenities

  • Sauna

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Tennis Courts
  • Indoor Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Indoor Pool
  • Community Spa

Pet Policy

  • Limit on the number of pets

Security

  • Security Service
  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,340

Year Built

Built in 1980

HOA Fees

$1,198 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Unit/Flat/Apartment
  • Unit Building Type: Hi-Rise 9+ Floors
  • Architectural Style: Coastal
  • Sussex De Quadrants: East of Rt 1
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: Yes
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Washer Dryer Hookups YN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Entry Floor: 5
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 1060
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1060
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1037.74
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1060
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Composition, Masonry
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Type: Ocean
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Water View: No
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 1

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Parking Lot
  • Parking Lot Number Of Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 804.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: Yes
  • Condo Co-Op Fee: 2790.00
  • Condo Co-Op Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Beach, Fitness Center, Gated Community, Hot Tub, Pool - Indoor, Pool - Outdoor, Sauna, Security, Tennis - Indoor, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Cable Tv, Common Area Maintenance, High Speed Internet, Pool(s), Sauna, Security Gate, Snow Removal, Trash, Water
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Capital Contribution Fee: 6000.00

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Zoning: AR-1
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Yes
  • Ground Rent Exists: Yes
  • Pets: Number Limit
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: Yes

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2106.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2340.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-17.00-56.07-502
  • Tax Lot: 70
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

Multi Family

  • Income Expense List: Annual Ground Rent
  • Waterfront Features: Sandy Beach

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Bethany Beach, DE

  • Anthony Sacco Real Estate Agent - RE/MAX Associates

    Anthony Sacco

    RE/MAX Associates

    (302) 291-3509

    151 Total Sales

    2 in Bethany Beach

    $445K - $825K Price Range

    Anthony Sacco
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  • KATIE LANDON Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Realty

    KATIE LANDON

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (302) 663-7466

    58 Total Sales

    1 in Bethany Beach

    $280,000 Price

    KATIE LANDON
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  • Paul Sicari Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Paul Sicari

    Compass

    (240) 558-6504

    166 Total Sales

    49 in Bethany Beach

    $275K - $1.6M Price Range

    Paul Sicari
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  • Sharon Daugherty Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty Delmarva

    Sharon Daugherty

    Responds Quickly

    Keller Williams Realty Delmarva

    (667) 281-0411

    231 Total Sales

    1 in Bethany Beach

    $425,000 Price

    Sharon Daugherty
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  • Michael Ross Real Estate Agent - Newport Bay Realty

    Michael Ross

    Newport Bay Realty

    (240) 448-4956

    50 Total Sales

    1 in Bethany Beach

    $1,975,000 Price

    Michael Ross
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  • Dustin Oldfather Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Dustin Oldfather

    Compass

    (302) 393-2276

    1,392 Total Sales

    18 in Bethany Beach

    $260K - $2.2M Price Range

    Dustin Oldfather
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/22/2025 12/22/25 Sold $1,050,000 -4.5% $991 / Sq Ft
10/30/2025 10/30/25 For Sale $1,100,000 -- $1,038 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • JS

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    JENNIFER SMITH

    Keller Williams Realty

    (302) 245-7581

    105 Total Sales

    JENNIFER SMITH
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  • Michele Petrillo Real Estate Agent - Long & Foster

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Michele Petrillo

    Long & Foster

    (301) 518-2130

    76 Total Sales

    Michele Petrillo
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU2099686

Bright MLS
Delaware Sussex County Bethany Beach 19930

502 Island House Rd, Bethany Beach, DE

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