Charming Oceanfront Beach home in Gated North Bethany Community. Nestled in a gated community with lifeguarded beach access, this spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom beach cottage offers stunning ocean views from multiple decks and porches. The bedrooms are generously sized, with the second-floor primary bedroom featuring its own private bathroom, as well as exclusive access to a screened porch and deck—perfect for unwinding while enjoying the serene coastal surroundings. Relax on the large first floor screened porch or second-floor deck, where you can listen to the waves crash. Just moments from downtown Bethany, this property provides the ideal blend of peace, comfort, and location. Whether you choose to enjoy it as-is or build your dream beach home, this coastal retreat is sure to delight.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
9,148 sq ftLot Size
$2,117Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Todd Vickers• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•302-539-9040 (broker)
Bought with ALLISON BATEMAN• Jack Lingo - Rehoboth
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
37 ft.
Lot depth
257 ft.
Lot size
9,509 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,048
Year built
1971
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sussex County
APN
134-13.00-1342.00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
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
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Federal Flood Zone
Property Manager Present
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Pilings
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 37.00 x 257.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Has Water View
Water Frontage In Feet: 37
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,548
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $159
School Tax: $1,469
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $1,646
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Homeowners Association Information
HOA Fee: $2,190
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
School District Name: INDIAN RIVER
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Sussex DE Quadrants: East of Rt 1
Directions: From Bethany head north to Ocean Village, make right on Tern Rd, left on Sandpiper and home will be on your right.
Location Type: Oceanfront
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Ocean
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,048
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,509 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1971
Year Renovated: —
County: Sussex County
APN: 134-13.00-1342.00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lord Baltimore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
Selbyville Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.5mi
7/10
Indian River High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.4mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 11-17% 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
7 days above 99° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 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.
9.2 hrs
5.4 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$3.11M – $3.77M
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