OPEN OCT 4, 10AM TO 2PM

COMING SOON ON OCT 1

$2,698,000

Est. $15,502/mo —

•

3,200

sq ft

421 Salt Pond Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

About this home

Luxury Coastal Living with Stunning Salt Pond Sunrises Experience exceptional coastal living in this custom-built, 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home. It was completed in 2022, and thoughtfully designed with over 3,200 square feet of high-efficiency living space. Nestled in a peaceful, no-thru-street community, this remarkable property offers breathtaking sunrise views over the Salt Pond and an unmatched combination of luxury, comfort, and outdoor recreation. Inside, you will find an open and inviting floor plan featuring two spacious primary suites, a gas fireplace, gas stove, whole-house water filtration system, and enhanced sound-deadening insulation built into the floors for outstanding privacy and comfort. Designed with energy efficiency in mind, this home delivers modern performance without sacrificing style. The outdoor living is truly exceptional. Relax by the private pool illuminated with beautiful underwater lighting, unwind on the enclosed waterside deck with power screens, or take in panoramic water views from the upper-level deck. Additional outdoor features include landscape lighting, an irrigation system, an EV charger, and a beautiful outdoor shower, perfect after a day at the beach or on the water. Adventure and nature are just steps away. Located adjacent to the 700-acre Fresh Pond Preserve, residents enjoy access to miles of scenic walking, biking, and horseback riding trails, along with fishing and abundant wildlife. The community also offers a dock on the Salt Pond, ideal for kayaking, paddleboarding, and enjoying the tranquil waterfront setting. Just minutes from Bethany Beach, this private and serene community offers the perfect balance of coastal convenience and natural beauty, all with a low HOA fee. Additional modern amenities abound, and include every detail expected in a high-quality custom home. This is a rare opportunity to own a nearly new waterfront-view retreat where luxury, nature, and coastal charm come together.

Single-familyProperty Type

2022Year Built

10,019 sq ftLot Size

$843Price/Sq.Ft.

$58/moHOA Dues

8 spacesParking

Listed by Mr. Neal Simonsen • Coldwell Banker Realty

•302-539-1777 (broker)

Listing updated: Sep 16, 2026 at 02:43am

Redfin checked: 4 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DESU2120642

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$15,502 per month

Principal and interest$14,542

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Open houses

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10:00am - 2:00pm

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Lord Baltimore Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi

8/10

Selbyville Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.9mi

7/10

Indian River High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.8mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Market insights

421 Salt Pond Rd · $2,698,000

DAYS ON MARKET

The average home goes pending in 77 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

Most homes are selling 2% below list price.

LIST PRICE

Median sale price in this area is $443,540. (84% lower than this home)

PRICE DROP

22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.

Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Interior features
Open floor plan
Built-ins
Kitchen island
Pantry
Attic
Ceiling fans
Sprinkler system
Water treatment system (owned)
Window treatments
Furnished
Water heater - tankless

Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the upper level
One bedroom on the main level

Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms (two on the upper level, one on the main level)
One half bathroom on the main level

Kitchen
Built-in range
Oven/Range - Gas
Range hood
Built-in microwave
Microwave
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Stainless steel appliances
Kitchen island

Laundry & utility
Main-floor laundry
Washer in unit
Dryer in unit

Heating & cooling
Heat pump heating
Central air conditioning
Electric heating and cooling
Tankless hot water

Sale and tax history for 421 Salt Pond Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #DESU2120642

Sep 15, 2026

Coming Soon

$2,698,000

$843/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 4, 2020

Sold

$280,000

$88/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DESU134624

Aug 28, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Aug 28, 2020

Sold

$280,000

$88/sq ft

Jul 15, 2020

Pending

—

Dec 8, 2019

Price Changed

$297,000

$93/sq ft

Sep 10, 2019

Price Changed

$329,000

$103/sq ft

Jun 13, 2019

Price Changed

$349,900

$109/sq ft

Mar 21, 2019

Price Changed

$374,900

$117/sq ft

Mar 20, 2019

Listed

$350,000

$109/sq ft

Prime residential building lot in quiet waterfront Pond Acres Community. Short bike ride to Bethany Beach and boardwalk. Community is next to walking and biking trails to Fresh Pond Trails and nearby James Farm Ecological Preserve. Excellent location without town taxes, No builder tie-in, bring your builder or use one that works with our office and build your dream home at the beach with beautiful sunrise water views. Listing Agent is HOA President.

BRIGHT MLS #DESU148634

Jul 16, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Feb 10, 2020

Price Changed

$656,900

$205/sq ft

Dec 11, 2019

Price Changed

$650,900

$203/sq ft

Oct 2, 2019

Listed

$682,900

$213/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DESU134260

Mar 16, 2019

Listed

$375,000

$117/sq ft

Mar 16, 2019

Listing Removed

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,928 (−0.3%)

$101,900 + $304,050

$405,950

2025

$1,934 (+1.3%)

$101,900 + $304,050

$405,950

2024

$1,910 (−1.2%)

$101,900 + $304,050

$405,950

2023

$1,932 (+399.5%)

$4,000 + $37,350

$41,350

2022

$387 (+1.3%)

$4,000 + $37,350

$41,350

2021

$382 (−5.5%)

$4,000

2019

$404 (−0.4%)

$4,000

2018

$405 (−0.3%)

$4,000

2017

$407 (+4.8%)

$4,000

2016

$388 (−0.5%)

$4,000

2014

$390

$4,000

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

—

Baths

Stories

Lot width

75 ft.

Lot depth

135 ft.

Lot size

10,123 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

659

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

659

Year built

—

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Sussex County

APN

134-13.00-861.00

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.

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

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

7 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

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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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