Meticulously maintained and renovated home located in the marina community of Banks Harbor Retreat with 3 bedroom, 2 baths & 2 car garage. This lovely, one level home has tons of curb appeal. Large, landscaped corner lot offers paved circular front drive and additional side driveway for your boat and/or toys. Vinyl siding, shutters, roof, front stairs/railing, garage door and driveways have all been updated. Sunshine filled home is light & bright and features an open floor plan with eat-in kitchen, stainless appliances, built-in hutch, spacious living/dining with new bay window, updated baths and lovely, 4 season sunroom that leads to large rear deck. Laundry room has full sized washer & dryer, laundry sink and cabinets. Plenty of storage with the 2 car garage, attic with solar fan and storage shed. Newer heat pump and tankless hot water heater. Vinyl plank flooring highlight the main living areas, ceramic tile in the bathrooms and new master bedroom carpet. Freshly painted and ready to enjoy. Located minutes from the beach in a community that offers boat ramp and marina.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$228Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
12 spacesParking
Listed by SARAH FRENCH• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•302-539-9040 (broker)
Bought with LESLIE KOPP• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Boaters, check this 3BR, 2BA updated ranch. Just steps to boat ramp and marina on White Creek. Features include circular drive, separate driveway for your boat, screened gazebo, sunroom, fireplace & garage. 1 year HOW offered to buyer. Close to shopping and Bethany Beach.
BRIGHT MLS #1001104136
Aug 17, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Apr 11, 2008
Listed
$279,900
$141/sq ft
Public Records
May 15, 2002
Sold
$179,000
$90/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,139 (−1.8%)
$55,000 + $142,700
$197,700
2025
$1,161 (−7.7%)
$55,000 + $142,700
$197,700
2024
$1,257 (−2.2%)
$55,000 + $142,700
$197,700
2023
$1,285 (+1.1%)
$3,750 + $17,650
$21,400
2022
$1,271 (+1.3%)
$3,750 + $17,650
$21,400
2021
$1,255 (+1.9%)
$3,750 + $17,650
$21,400
2020
$1,231 (−3.5%)
$3,750 + $17,650
$21,400
2019
$1,275 (+1.3%)
$3,750 + $17,650
$21,400
2018
$1,259 (−5.6%)
$3,750 + $17,650
$21,400
2017
$1,334 (+7.9%)
$3,750 + $17,650
$21,400
2016
$1,236 (−0.9%)
$3,750 + $17,650
$21,400
2014
$1,247
$3,750 + $17,650
$21,400
Tax history for 31473 Banks Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,139 (−1.8%)
$55,000 + $142,700
$197,700
2025
$1,161 (−7.7%)
$55,000 + $142,700
$197,700
2024
$1,257 (−2.2%)
$55,000 + $142,700
$197,700
2023
$1,285 (+1.1%)
$3,750 + $17,650
$21,400
2022
$1,271 (+1.3%)
$3,750 + $17,650
$21,400
2021
$1,255 (+1.9%)
$3,750 + $17,650
$21,400
2020
$1,231 (−3.5%)
$3,750 + $17,650
$21,400
2019
$1,275 (+1.3%)
$3,750 + $17,650
$21,400
2018
$1,259 (−5.6%)
$3,750 + $17,650
$21,400
2017
$1,334 (+7.9%)
$3,750 + $17,650
$21,400
2016
$1,236 (−0.9%)
$3,750 + $17,650
$21,400
2014
$1,247
$3,750 + $17,650
$21,400
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
120 ft.
Lot depth
100 ft.
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,680
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sussex County
APN
134-12.00-269.00
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 Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 12
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Paved Driveway
# of Open Parking Spaces: 10
Driveway, Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless, Range Hood