$405,000
SOLD DEC 9, 2019

681 Collins St Bethany Beach, DE 19930

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,584 Sq Ft
0.36 Acres

Recently Sold

$256 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Lake Privileges
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • Open Floorplan
  • Coastal Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2025

Your coastal retreat awaits you! This is a beautiful tastefully furnished windjammer located on a lushly landscaped home site. Offering an inviting living room with vaulted ceilings and wood burning fireplace, kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area, 4 large bedrooms, 2 full baths, 4 season room, deck and outdoor shower. Improvements have been made over the years: siding, roof, crawl space, paint, hardwood floors, HVAC and so much more.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

VICKIE YORK

VICKIE YORK AT THE BEACH REALTY Listed on: 09/17/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Kathy Goodman

RE/MAX Coastal License #RS-0012034

RE/MAX Coastal

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,527

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 0.36 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 120.00 x 131.00
  • Landscaped
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned TN

HOA Fees

  • $51 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Coastal Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,584 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished
  • Paneling
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Insulated Doors
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Lake Privileges
  • Deck
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Location

  • Flood Risk

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property is used as a vacation rental
  • Tax Lot 23
  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-13.00-243.00

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include trash, snow removal
  • Bethany West Subdivision

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,527

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$51 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Coastal
  • Sussex De Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Furnished
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: Yes
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Remarks Public: Your coastal retreat awaits you! This is a beautiful tastefully furnished windjammer located on a lushly landscaped home site. Offering an inviting living room with vaulted ceilings and wood burning fireplace, kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area, 4 large bedrooms, 2 full baths, 4 season room, deck and outdoor shower. Improvements have been made over the years: siding, roof, crawl space, paint, hardwood floors, HVAC and so much more.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Galley
  • Window Features: Insulated, Screens
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Insulated
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Paneled Walls, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 1584
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1584
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 258.84
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1584
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 681

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • 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: Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Outside Shower
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Phone Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 612.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Fitness Center, Pool - Outdoor, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground, Water/Lake Privileges
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Trash, Snow Removal
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

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

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: RS
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.36
  • Lot Dimensions: 120.00 x 131.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 15682.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • Zoning: TN
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: Yes

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5107623
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1527.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-13.00-243.00
  • Tax Lot: 23
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Close Date: 12/09/2019

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2025
Closed on
Apr 25, 2025
Sold by
Locke Edward P and Locke Alissa G
Bought by
Kevin Weedon Gallagher Trust and Gallagher
Seller's Agent
Kathy Goodman
RE/MAX Coastal
Buyer's Agent
Trevor Clark
1ST CHOICE PROPERTIES LLC
List Price
$926,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,000
-2.81%
Total Days on Market
39
Views
48

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-97.02%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 17, 2019
Closed on
Dec 9, 2019
Sold by
Elizabeth W Redmond Ret
Bought by
Locke Edward P and Locke Alissa G
Seller's Agent
VICKIE YORK
VICKIE YORK AT THE BEACH REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Kathy Goodman
RE/MAX Coastal
List Price
$424,900
Sold Price
$405,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-4.68%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.00%
Original Mortgage
$324,000
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 27, 2000
Bought by
Redmond Elizabeth W (Trustee)
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $900,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $900,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $405,000 None Available
Deed $210,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $324,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/25/2025 04/25/25 Sold $900,000 -2.8% $563 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 For Sale $926,000 +128.6% $579 / Sq Ft
12/09/2019 12/09/19 Sold $405,000 -1.2% $256 / Sq Ft
10/26/2019 10/26/19 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2019 10/18/19 Price Changed $410,000 -3.5% $259 / Sq Ft
09/17/2019 09/17/19 For Sale $424,900 -- $268 / 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 $887 $21,450 $6,000 $15,450
2023 $886 $21,450 $6,000 $15,450
2022 $872 $21,450 $6,000 $15,450
2021 $846 $21,450 $6,000 $15,450
2020 $807 $21,450 $6,000 $15,450
2019 $803 $21,450 $6,000 $15,450
2018 $811 $21,450 $0 $0
2017 $818 $21,450 $0 $0
2016 $721 $21,450 $0 $0
2015 $743 $21,450 $0 $0
2014 $732 $21,450 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU148214

Bright MLS

APN: 134-13.00-243.00