$700,000
SOLD JUL 18, 2025

948 Hawksbill St Bethany Beach, DE 19930

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,500 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft

Recently Sold

$467 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • Saltbox Architecture
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

About This Home

As of July 2025

Want to secure a beach house with innumerable qualities and character? This home offers that and much, much more! Located within the city limits of Bethany Beach, you can enjoy all of the features Bethany has to offer with just a short bike ride to the beach, park, and local restaurants. If a house could tell a story, this one would show the new buyer one of memories, fun and enjoyment on those hot summer days and cool nights. Turtle Walk is community with no HOA, no hassles or demanding restrictions. It is a centrally located community without the hustle and bustle of downtown. This house features a first floor bedroom suite, a spacious 3 season room, large open floor plan with vaulted ceiling, patio, deck and private back yard. The property has also been meticulously maintained and you can see the detail in the decor and upgrades the home provides. This is a great opportunity to own a single family home in Bethany Beach where you can ride the trolley and get to the beach fast, so don't delay and check out this hidden gem today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Zacharias

(302) 537-1300 jgiles@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz-OceanView License #RS-0023593 Listed on: 04/03/2025

Patterson-Schwartz-OceanView

Last Buyer's Agent

Darlene Wise

(410) 823-0033 realtor@cummingsrealtors.com Cummings & Co. Realtors License #650176

Cummings & Co. Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,697

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • North Facing Home
  • Property is in excellent condition

Home Design

  • Saltbox Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,500 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • On-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Screened Patio
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Location

  • Flood Risk

Schools

  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School
  • Selbyville Middle School
  • Indian River High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Turtle Walk Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-13.00-1082.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,697

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Salt Box
  • Sussex De Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: Yes
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Floor Plan - Open, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: No
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1500
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1500
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 483.27
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1500
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: LORD BALTIMORE
  • High School: INDIAN RIVER
  • Middle Or Junior School: SELBYVILLE

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6970.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 782.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1697.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-13.00-1082.00
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

Multi Family

  • Federal Flood Zone: AE

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2025
Closed on
Jul 18, 2025
Sold by
Catts Michael F and Catts Jessica L
Bought by
Beach House Llc
Seller's Agent
John Zacharias
Patterson-Schwartz-OceanView
Buyer's Agent
Darlene Wise
Cummings & Co. Realtors
List Price
$739,900
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-5.39%
Views
163
Current Estimated Value
$754,187

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$54,187
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.72%
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Outstanding Balance
$559,052
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$195,135

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 1995
Bought by
Garrison Bruce D and Garrison Patricia K
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 $700,000 Lakeside Title Company
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $560,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $264,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Sold $700,000 -3.4% $467 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Price Changed $724,900 -2.0% $483 / Sq Ft
04/03/2025 04/03/25 For Sale $739,900 -- $493 / 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 $1,078 $22,600 $5,900 $16,700
2024 $934 $22,600 $5,900 $16,700
2023 $933 $22,600 $5,900 $16,700
2022 $918 $22,600 $5,900 $16,700
2021 $891 $22,600 $5,900 $16,700
2020 $850 $22,600 $5,900 $16,700
2019 $846 $22,600 $5,900 $16,700
2018 $855 $22,600 $0 $0
2017 $862 $22,600 $0 $0
2016 $474 $22,600 $0 $0
2015 $491 $22,600 $0 $0
2014 $479 $22,600 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU2082886

Bright MLS

APN: 134-13.00-1082.00

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