NOT LISTED FOR SALE

959 Turtle Dr Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Estimated Value: $753,000 - $835,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,600 Sq Ft
$302/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 23, 2023

Last sale price $690,000 $265 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,293/month

29 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Coastal Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of June 2023

Located in the sought-after community of Turtle Walk. Walking distance to downtown Bethany. Two trolley stops within the community. This well-built and cared for 4 bedroom/2.5 bathroom home offers a first-floor primary suite with 3 spacious bedrooms on the second level. Open floor plan. The living space includes a large great room with a fireplace, a second living space on the first level, and a bonus room on the second level. Hardwood floors throughout the home. The laundry room is located in a large mudroom off the garage. Generous storage space. The home is light and bright with an abundance of sunlight throughout the home all day long. The outdoor living space includes a large back deck with plenty of room for expansion. You can easily add a screened-in porch and a patio. 2 car garage. Covered front porch. Outside shower to wash away the sand after a day at the beach. No HOA fees and low taxes. Easy walk to the community kayak launch for water enthusiasts and the trolley stop. Walk, ride bikes, or trolley to downtown Bethany, local eateries and shopping, or use your town parking permit to drive and park by the beach. Short drive to award-winning golf links.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Suzanne Macnab

(302) 228-1251 smacbeach@msn.com RE/MAX Coastal License #RS-0012856 Listed on: 04/26/2023

RE/MAX Coastal

Last Buyer's Agent

Suzanne Macnab

(302) 228-1251 smacbeach@msn.com RE/MAX Coastal License #RS-0012856 Listed on: 04/26/2023

RE/MAX Coastal

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,321

Year Built

  • Built in 2001

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60.00 x 120.00
  • Landscaped
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is zoned TN

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Coastal Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,600 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Furnished
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Insulated Doors
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Built by Baston
  • Turtle Walk Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 9
  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-13.00-1066.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,321

Year Built

Built in 2001

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Coastal
  • Sussex De Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Desk, Coffee Table, and Chandelier in the dining area
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Entry Level Bedroom, Window Treatments, Ceiling Fan(s), Breakfast Area, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Screens, Insulated, Skylights
  • Fireplace Features: Equipment, Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Insulated, Storm
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry
  • Total Sq Ft: 2600
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2600
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 288.08
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2600
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 959

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • 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
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Outside Shower
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Municipal Trash: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Land Use Code: 999
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Landscaping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 60.00 x 120.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6970.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), Enclosed
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: TN
  • In City Limits: Yes

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Baston

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Yes
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1176.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2321.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-13.00-1066.00
  • Tax Lot: 9
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 348
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 06/23/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 26, 2023
Closed on
Jun 23, 2023
Sold by
Ivey Tania
Bought by
959 Turtle Dr Llc
Seller's Agent
Suzanne Macnab
RE/MAX Coastal
Buyer's Agent
Suzanne Macnab
RE/MAX Coastal
List Price
$749,000
Sold Price
$690,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$59,000
-7.88%
Views
246
Current Estimated Value
$784,839

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$94,839
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.33%
Original Mortgage
$517,500
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 6, 2000
Bought by
Rush Paul H and Rush Joan T
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
959 Turtle Dr Llc -- None Listed On Document
Ivey Tania $690,000 None Listed On Document
Rush Paul H $56,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ivey Tania $517,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/23/2023 06/23/23 Sold $690,000 -7.9% $265 / Sq Ft
05/25/2023 05/25/23 Pending -- -- --
04/26/2023 04/26/23 For Sale $749,000 -- $288 / 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
2025 $1,585 $32,500 $5,900 $26,600
2024 $1,344 $32,500 $5,900 $26,600
2023 $1,342 $32,500 $5,900 $26,600
2022 $845 $32,500 $5,900 $26,600
2021 $905 $32,500 $5,900 $26,600
2020 $846 $32,500 $5,900 $26,600
2019 $841 $32,500 $5,900 $26,600
2018 $853 $32,500 $0 $0
2017 $863 $32,500 $0 $0
2016 $685 $32,500 $0 $0
2015 $700 $32,500 $0 $0
2014 $683 $32,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU2038178

Bright MLS

APN: 134-13.00-1066.00