NOT LISTED FOR SALE

962 Tortoise St Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Estimated Value: $731,000 - $905,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
$438/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 25, 2024

Last sale price $725,000 $403 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,236/month

23 Days on Market

Highlights

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

About This Home

As of April 2024

Delightful coastal style home just 1 mile to the sand and surf! This beach retreat features an inviting great room with an open floorplan, and vaulted ceilings with skylights for a bright and airy feeling throughout. The kitchen offers upgraded countertops, large stainless sink and faucet, and stainless steel appliances including a gas stove. Just off the kitchen is a sizable screened porch perfect for outdoor dining and sun deck overlooking a spacious back yard with plenty of room to add a pool. The primary bedroom is conveniently located just off the living area with an updated bathroom and sliding glass doors that open to the deck. Upstairs there is a loft providing additional living or sleeping space and 2 spacious bedrooms with a shared bathroom. An outdoor shower makes cleaning up from the beach a breeze and a garage offers plenty of storage for all of your beach chairs and bikes. Offered partially furnished, this home is ready to be enjoyed. Positioned on a large lot in the desirable community of Turtle Walk with a nominal HOA fee of only $60. Located within the town limits of Bethany so you can take advantage of using the town provided parking passes or the beach trolley stop that is located in the neighborhood just steps away.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leslie Kopp

(302) 542-3917 leslie@lesliekopp.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RA-0003421 Listed on: 03/07/2024

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Co-Listed By

Kiki Hargrove

(302) 569-2959 kiki@lesliekopp.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RS-0020565

Last Buyer's Agent

Debbie Roberts

(240) 401-1281 debbie.roberts@longandfoster.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #0225217730

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,961

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60.00 x 120.00
  • Back Yard
  • Property is zoned RS

HOA Fees

  • $5 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Coastal Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Partially Furnished
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Dining Area
  • Loft
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Deck
  • Screened Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Municipal Trash

Additional Features

  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • Flood Risk

Community Details

  • Turtle Walk Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 82
  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-13.00-1049.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,961

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$5 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Coastal
  • Sussex De Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2024-03-08
  • Federal Flood Zone: Yes
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Vaulted Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Loft
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 1800
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1800
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 410.83
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1800
  • 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: Frame, Stick Built
  • Exterior Features: Outside Shower
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 60.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Rear Yard
  • 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), Screened
  • Zoning: RS
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 929.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1961.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-13.00-1049.00
  • Tax Lot: 82
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 7, 2024
Closed on
Apr 25, 2024
Sold by
James R Weisgerber Revocable Trust and Kelly H Weisgerber Revocable Trust
Bought by
Roberts Family Trust and Roberts
Seller's Agent
Leslie Kopp
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Debbie Roberts
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$739,500
Sold Price
$725,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,500
-1.96%
Views
143
Current Estimated Value
$788,817

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$63,817
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.15%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$295,680
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$493,137

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2016
Sold by
Weisgerber James R and Weisberger Kelly H
Bought by
James R Weisberger Rev Trust Dated July

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 25, 2000
Bought by
Weisgerber James R and Weisgerber Kelly H
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Roberts Family Trust $725,000 None Listed On Document
James R Weisberger Rev Trust Dated July -- None Available
Weisgerber James R $177,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Roberts Family Trust $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/25/2024 04/25/24 Sold $725,000 -2.0% $403 / Sq Ft
03/30/2024 03/30/24 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2024 03/07/24 For Sale $739,500 -- $411 / 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 $1,172 $25,200 $5,900 $19,300
2024 $1,042 $25,200 $5,900 $19,300
2023 $1,041 $25,200 $5,900 $19,300
2022 $1,024 $25,200 $5,900 $19,300
2021 $993 $25,200 $5,900 $19,300
2020 $948 $25,200 $5,900 $19,300
2019 $944 $25,200 $5,900 $19,300
2018 $953 $25,200 $0 $0
2017 $961 $25,200 $0 $0
2016 $847 $25,200 $0 $0
2015 $873 $25,200 $0 $0
2014 $860 $25,200 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU2056654

Bright MLS

APN: 134-13.00-1049.00