NOT LISTED FOR SALE

964 Tortoise St Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Estimated Value: $393,692 - $834,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,192 Sq Ft
$313/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 21, 2016

Last sale price $377,000 $172 Per Sq Ft

Est. 81% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,808/month

269 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • Saltbox Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of October 2016

Located in the city limits of Bethany Beach with the beach shuttle just steps away! This Charming home with an open floor plan has lots of character and space. Featuring a First floor master bedroom and updated tile master bathroom, a Huge kitchen with breakfast bar and center island work space, living room with gas fireplace and a large laundry room complete the first floor. A large rear screened porch is perfect for outdoor entertaining. The upstairs offers a full bathroom with plenty of storage, two spacious bedrooms and a bonus room to be used as an 4th bedroom, office or den. An outdoor shower completes this home which is perfect after a day at the beach!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bill Cullin

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RS0018675 Listed on: 11/01/2015

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Co-Listed By

Rhonda Lerner

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last Buyer's Agent

Anne Powell

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RA-0003582

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,587

Year Built

  • Built in 1991

Lot Details

  • 7,200 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 59 x 120 x 61 x 12
  • Zoning described as GENERAL RESIDENTIAL

Home Design

  • Saltbox Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stick Built Home
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • 2,192 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Den
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Screened Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Turtle Walk Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-13.00-1050.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,587

Year Built

Built in 1991

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Salt Box
  • Sussex De Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Remarks Public: Located in the city limits of Bethany Beach with the beach shuttle just steps away! This Charming home with an open floor plan has lots of character and space. Featuring a First floor master bedroom and updated tile master bathroom, a Huge kitchen with breakfast bar and center island work space, living room with gas fireplace and a large laundry room complete the first floor. A large rear screened porch is perfect for outdoor entertaining. The upstairs offers a full bathroom with plenty of storage, two spacious bedrooms and a bonus room to be used as an 4th bedroom, office or den. An outdoor shower completes this home which is perfect after a day at the beach!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Area, Kitchen - Island, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
  • Window Features: Insulated, Screens
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Insulated
  • Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
  • Level Count: 2
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Office, Additional Bedroom
  • Basement: No
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2192
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2192
  • Net Sq Ft: 2192.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 177.87
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2192
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 964

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stick Built, Cedar, Wood Siding
  • Construction Completed: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle, Asphalt
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street, Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Type: Wood Burn Stove, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: INDIAN RIVER
  • School District Key: 300200396898

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size Area: 7200
  • Lot Dimensions: 59 X 120 X 61 X 12
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 7200.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), Screened
  • Zoning Description: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5106062
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1587.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-13.00-1050.00
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Close Date: 10/21/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 1, 2015
Closed on
Oct 18, 2016
Sold by
Defusco Andrew J and Defusco Caroline M
Bought by
Seufert Joellen P and Seufert Lars A
Seller's Agent
Bill Cullin
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Anne Powell
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$377,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$22,900
-5.73%
Current Estimated Value
$681,047

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$304,047
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.67%
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$244,495
Interest Rate
3.48%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$540,203

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 29, 2012
Closed on
Sep 17, 2013
Sold by
Carmichael Donald R
Bought by
Defusco Andrew J and Defusco Caroline M
Seller's Agent
MARYANN HANCE
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Bill Cullin
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$370,000
Sold Price
$370,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.60%
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
4.42%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 29, 2012
Closed on
Sep 13, 2013
Sold by
Carmichael Donald R
Bought by
Defusco Andrew J and Defusco Caroline M
Seller's Agent
MARYANN HANCE
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Bill Cullin
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$370,000
Sold Price
$370,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
4.42%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Seufert Joellen P $377,000 None Available
Defusco Andrew J $370,000 --
Defusco Andrew J $370,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Seufert Joellen P $300,000
Previous Owner Defusco Andrew J $280,000
Previous Owner Defusco Andrew J $280,000
Previous Owner Skonier The Robert E $295,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/21/2016 10/21/16 Sold $377,000 -5.7% $172 / Sq Ft
07/27/2016 07/27/16 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2015 11/01/15 For Sale $399,900 +8.1% $182 / Sq Ft
09/13/2013 09/13/13 Sold $370,000 0.0% $169 / Sq Ft
08/19/2013 08/19/13 Pending -- -- --
12/29/2012 12/29/12 For Sale $370,000 -- $169 / 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 $1,178 $28,500 $5,900 $22,600
2023 $1,177 $28,500 $5,900 $22,600
2022 $1,158 $28,500 $5,900 $22,600
2021 $1,123 $28,500 $5,900 $22,600
2020 $1,072 $28,500 $5,900 $22,600
2019 $1,067 $28,500 $5,900 $22,600
2018 $1,078 $28,500 $0 $0
2017 $1,087 $28,500 $0 $0
2016 $957 $28,500 $0 $0
2015 $987 $28,500 $0 $0
2014 $972 $28,500 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Bill Cullin

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Bill Cullin

    Long & Foster

    (302) 841-7147

    10 in this area

    190 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Rhonda Lerner

    Long & Foster

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  • Anne Powell

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Anne Powell

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (302) 245-9245

    6 in this area

    80 Total Sales

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  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    MARYANN HANCE

    Long & Foster

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001011578

Bright MLS

APN: 134-13.00-1050.00

Delaware Sussex County Bethany Beach 19930

964 Tortoise St, Bethany Beach, DE

This home is located at 964 Tortoise St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 since 01 November 2015 and is currently estimated at $685,923, approximately $312 per square foot. This property was built in 1991. 964 Tortoise St is a home located in Sussex County with nearby schools including Lord Baltimore Elementary School, Selbyville Middle School, and Indian River High School.

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