NOT LISTED FOR SALE

965 Tortoise St Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Bethany Beach Area

Estimated Value: $768,000 - $874,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
-- Sq Ft
9,496 Sq Ft Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 9, 2012

Last sale price $380,000

Est. 116% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,640 / mo

1075 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Whirlpool Bathtub
  • Lord Baltimore Elementary School Rated A-
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Attic

About This Home

As of November 2012

Well maintained home located in Bethany Beach. Features open & spacious living w/great room gas fireplace, built in cabinetry, large screened porch & back deck, kitchen w/breakfast bar and much more! Relax & enjoy your place at the beach just a short distance to beach, boardwalk,& restaurants.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kim Hook

(302) 537-3400 kim@kimhook.com RE/MAX Coastal License #RB-0031040 Listed on: 09/15/2009

RE/MAX Coastal

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Lizzio

(301) 516-1212 lindalizzio10@gmail.com TTR Sotheby's International Realty License #RA-0020393

TTR Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,958

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 92x122
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Cleared Lot

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Stick Built Home
  • Cedar

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Window Screens
  • Insulated Doors
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Storm Doors
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Room
  • Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Cedar Closet
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Deck
  • Screened Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Flood Risk

Utilities

  • Cooling System Utilizes Bottled Gas
  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Turtle Walk Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 134-13.00-1058.00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,958

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

9,496 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Sussex De Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Federal Flood Insurance: Yes
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: Furnished
  • New Construction: No
  • Federal Flood Zone: Yes
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Icemaker, Refrigerator, Oven - Double, Washer, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile/Brick, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Breakfast Area, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Pantry, Entry Level Bedroom, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Skylight(s), Whirlpool/Hottub, Window Treatments
  • Window Features: Insulated, Screens
  • Fireplace Features: Wood, Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Door Features: Insulated, Storm
  • Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
  • Level Count: 2
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Great Room, Laundry, Additional Bedroom
  • Basement: No

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stick Built, Cedar
  • Construction Completed: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinkler, Outside Shower
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Bottled Gas/Propane
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Propane, Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Sewer Expenses: 677.00
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Cleared, Landscaping
  • Lot Dimensions: 92X122
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), Screened
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5106070
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1958.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 134-13.00-1058.00
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 15, 2009
Closed on
Nov 5, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kim Hook
RE/MAX Coastal
Buyer's Agent
Linda Lizzio
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$380,000
Sold Price
$380,000
Current Estimated Value
$822,097

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$442,097
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.79%
Original Mortgage
$185,000
Interest Rate
0.0342%
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$380,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $150,000
Closed $50,000
Closed $185,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/09/2012 11/09/12 Sold $380,000 0.0% --
08/25/2012 08/25/12 Pending -- -- --
09/15/2009 09/15/09 For Sale $380,000 -- --
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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 $1,514 $33,050 $5,900 $27,150
2024 $1,367 $33,050 $5,900 $27,150
2023 $1,365 $33,050 $5,900 $27,150
2022 $1,343 $33,050 $5,900 $27,150
2021 $1,303 $33,050 $5,900 $27,150
2020 $1,243 $33,050 $5,900 $27,150
2019 $1,238 $33,050 $5,900 $27,150
2018 $1,250 $33,050 $0 $0
2017 $1,260 $33,050 $0 $0
2016 $1,110 $33,050 $0 $0
2015 $1,144 $33,050 $0 $0
2014 -- $33,050 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kim Hook

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Kim Hook

    RE/MAX

    (302) 462-5504

    3 in this area

    181 Total Sales

    Kim Hook
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  • Linda Lizzio

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Linda Lizzio

    TTR Sotheby's International Realty

    (202) 997-1664

    2 in this area

    53 Total Sales

    Linda Lizzio
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1001208622

Bright MLS

APN: 134-13.00-1058.00

Delaware Sussex County Bethany Beach 19930

965 Tortoise St, Bethany Beach, DE

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