Tucked away on a quiet street just minutes from the Bethany Beach boardwalk, 402 Salt Pond Road offers the perfect blend of coastal charm and convenience. Built in 2020 and being sold furnished, this beautifully appointed home is ready for you to enjoy this summer. A spacious wraparound front porch welcomes you home, while double French doors open to a bright and inviting living area that seamlessly flows into the kitchen. The property features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a third-floor living area, an attached garage, outdoor shower, and two expansive sun decks designed for comfortable coastal living. Enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle with access to the community’s private dock on the Salt Pond, perfect for kayaking, paddle boarding, crabbing, or taking in breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. Nearby Fresh Pond State Park trails offer scenic opportunities for walking and biking, while yoga, barre, coffee shops, grocery store and dining are just moments away. Located only 1.2 miles from the beach, you’ll be close to Bethany Beach’s restaurants, shops, mini golf, boardwalk attractions, and sandy shoreline. Surrounded by mature trees, this serene coastal retreat provides privacy and tranquility while remaining conveniently close to everything the area has to offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
2020Year Built
0.37 acresLot Size
$443Price/Sq.Ft.
$58/moHOA Dues
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kitty Cole Snowden• EXP Realty, LLC
•888-543-4829 (broker)
•de.broker@exprealty.net (broker)
Bought with SARAH FRENCH• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Est. $2,669 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 402 Salt Pond Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #DESU2113746
Sep 3, 2026
Sold
$1,185,000
$443/sq ft
Jun 17, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 9, 2026
Listed
$1,195,000
$447/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DESU166830
Oct 15, 2020
Sold
$699,900
$262/sq ft
Aug 25, 2020
Contingent
—
Aug 15, 2020
Listed
$699,900
$262/sq ft
+8
Almost completed custom built home in the waterfront community of Pond Acres. This quiet subdivision is a short bike ride to Bethany Beach and offers easy access to the Salt Pond where owners can enjoy kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding. This beautifully upgraded home features an open concept floor plan with 4 bedrooms 3.5 Baths, a spacious family room that opens to a wrap-around front porch with eze breeze window system, second living room with private deck, attached garage, and is situated on a large private wooded lot that is truly a rare find so close to the beach! There are 9ft. ceilings on the 1st and 2nd levels and high-end finishes throughout. The Master Suite has its own 2nd floor deck, walk-in closet, and en suite bath. This home was designed with entertaining in mind both inside and outside. No detail has been overlooked. Estimated completion date 9/30/2020.
BRIGHT MLS #DESU142748
Dec 20, 2019
Sold
$120,000
$45/sq ft
Oct 15, 2019
Pending
—
Jun 20, 2019
Listed
$125,000
$47/sq ft
+3
Pond Acres is a private community with access to the Salt Pond for fishing, boating, paddle boating kayaking . This beautiful semi open level building lot backing to trees can be yours. Close to Bethany Beach and the Ocean. Bring your own Builder or use ours.
BRIGHT MLS #DESU142816
Oct 17, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Jun 21, 2019
Listed
$449,900
$168/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,586 (−0.4%)
$117,350 + $255,250
$372,600
2025
$1,592 (+34.8%)
$117,350 + $255,250
$372,600
2024
$1,180 (+0.1%)
$117,350 + $255,250
$372,600
2023
$1,179 (+1.6%)
$4,000 + $24,550
$28,550
2022
$1,160 (+662.5%)
$4,000 + $24,550
$28,550
2021
$152 (+1.6%)
$4,000 + $24,550
$28,550
2019
$150 (−1.0%)
$4,000
2018
$151 (−0.8%)
$4,000
2017
$153 (+13.8%)
$4,000
2016
$134 (−1.5%)
$4,000
2014
$136
$4,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
75 ft.
Lot depth
216 ft.
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
927
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sussex County
APN
134-13.00-875.00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 15, 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 Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Attached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 2nd Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 3
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater
Directions: From Coastal Hwy, turn onto Fred Hudson, Salt Pond Rd (in Pond Acres) is on the left as you are heading West on Fred Hudson.
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access Features: Canoe/Kayak, Private Access
Water Access
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Pond
Water Body Name: Salt Pond
Community Information
# of Community Docks: 1
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 927
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Sussex County
APN: 134-13.00-875.00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 15, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Vacation Rental
Around this home
Schools
Lord Baltimore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Selbyville Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.0mi
7/10
Indian River High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.8mi
6/10
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Climate risks
9/10 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
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bethany Beach, DE • 19930
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 27% for direct sun exposure in Bethany Beach. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
6.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$1.10M – $1.33M
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