17 Short Rd is a 1,056 square foot house on a 0.45 acre lot with 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Bethany Beach data, we estimate the home's value is $744,559.
Single-familyProperty Type
1969Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$705Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$744,559
$51K since August
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 49.9% lower than the average sale price ($1.49M) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,443 (−0.4%)
$253,000 + $85,950
$338,950
2025
$1,448 (+54.6%)
$253,000 + $85,950
$338,950
2024
$937 (+0.1%)
$253,000 + $85,950
$338,950
2023
$936 (+1.6%)
$8,750 + $13,900
$22,650
2022
$920 (+3.1%)
$8,750 + $13,900
$22,650
2021
$893 (+4.8%)
$8,750 + $13,900
$22,650
2020
$852 (+0.4%)
$8,750 + $13,900
$22,650
2019
$848 (−1.0%)
$8,750 + $13,900
$22,650
2018
$856 (−0.8%)
$8,750 + $13,900
$22,650
2017
$864 (+20.3%)
$8,750 + $13,900
$22,650
2016
$718 (−1.5%)
$8,750 + $12,650
$21,400
2014
$729
$8,750 + $12,650
$21,400
Tax history for 17 Short Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,443 (−0.4%)
$253,000 + $85,950
$338,950
2025
$1,448 (+54.6%)
$253,000 + $85,950
$338,950
2024
$937 (+0.1%)
$253,000 + $85,950
$338,950
2023
$936 (+1.6%)
$8,750 + $13,900
$22,650
2022
$920 (+3.1%)
$8,750 + $13,900
$22,650
2021
$893 (+4.8%)
$8,750 + $13,900
$22,650
2020
$852 (+0.4%)
$8,750 + $13,900
$22,650
2019
$848 (−1.0%)
$8,750 + $13,900
$22,650
2018
$856 (−0.8%)
$8,750 + $13,900
$22,650
2017
$864 (+20.3%)
$8,750 + $13,900
$22,650
2016
$718 (−1.5%)
$8,750 + $12,650
$21,400
2014
$729
$8,750 + $12,650
$21,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
MR
Medium-Density Residential
The purpose of this district is to provide for medium-density residential development in areas which are or which are expected to become generally urban in character, but where sanitary sewers and public water supplies may or may not be available at the time of construction, together with such churches, recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with residential surroundings. The district is located to protect existing development of this character and contains vacant land considered appropriate for such development in the future.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 6
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Electric
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Masonry
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Frame/Block
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MIDDLESEX BEACH
Living Sq. Ft: 1,056
Building Sq. Ft: 1,056
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: MIDDLESEX BEACH LOT 9 BLK R
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 19,602
Legal Lot Number: 9
Legal Block Number: R
School Tax District: INDIAN RIVER
Municipality Name: FENWICK/BETHANY EAST OF CANAL
Acres: 0.45
Depth Footage: 140
Front Footage: 140
Zoning Code: MR
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,056
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.45 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1969
Year Renovated: —
County: Sussex County
APN: 134-17.15-3.00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lord Baltimore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
8/10
Selbyville Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.2mi
7/10
Indian River High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.3mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bethany Beach, DE • 19930
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 5.4 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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5.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$708,000 – $857,000
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