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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,929 sqft
18 Short Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.45 acresLot Size
2007Year Built
$545/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$3,200/yrHOA Fees
10 carsParking Spaces

Description

A show stopper! Elegant, solidly constructed 3 or 4-bedroom, 3.5 bath custom home located in the heart of the upscale beach community of Middlesex Beach. Just a few short blocks to the beautiful sands and waves of the quiet beach and majestic ocean. Bike or walk to downtown Bethany Beach shopping, the boardwalk, and tons of award winning restaurants. Valuable property nearly 1/3 of an acre, with a spacious yard, long driveway and plenty of parking! Enter via the large covered porch in to the impressive...A show stopper! Elegant, solidly constructed 3 or 4-bedroom, 3.5 bath custom home located in the heart of the upscale beach community of Middlesex Beach. Just a few short blocks to the beautiful sands and waves of the quiet beach and majestic ocean. Bike or walk to downtown Bethany Beach shopping, the boardwalk, and tons of award winning restaurants. Valuable property nearly 1/3 of an acre, with a spacious yard, long driveway and plenty of parking! Enter via the large covered porch in to the impressive foyer with elegant moldings, rich hardwood floors, and natural light. The open-concept main level features a large stunning eat-in kitchen with luxurious custom finishes; veined quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, double wall ovens, gas cooking, plenty of storage, built-in serving area and island seating. Thoughtfully located, just off the kitchen is a full service laundry room with 2nd refrigerator which attaches to the oversized side-loading 2 car garage. The main level features a spacious owner’s suite (15 ft X 26 ft) with two walk-in closets and a lavishly appointed owner’s bath. Also on the main level are 2 generous guest bedrooms each with private baths and an available private entrance. Solid hardwood floors and high quality trim details tie the spaces together throughout. Enjoy a full formal dining room, central living room with custom built-in cabinetry and a wood burning fireplace. Then step into a light-soaked sunroom surrounded by glass and overlooking the huge back yard which could provide the backdrop for large gatherings, cook-outs, or other affairs from casual to formal. Step out of the sunroom to the picturesque decking, outside shower, and adorable little house which could fulfill many different purposes from beach toy storage, to garden shed, to work space, art villa or playhouse. Pass your time on the covered front porch with a cool glass of lemonade or favorite wine. Nothing beats strolling up to the private beach to watch the sunrise in the morning with your coffee. Upstairs, this home offers incredible opportunities to expand into the bunk room, or the open loft which overlooks the living area and could be a game area, reading cubby or extra sleeping space. Enjoy 1482 of walk in unfinished storage space or choose to finish some of the space which features two "rooms" and a second staircase leading to the garage. Details that would make this home a pleasure to own are low maintenance hardi-plank siding, a dedicated storage/mechanical room, and multi-zone HVAC thoughtfully designed to minimize expense if all parts of the home are not occupied. Enjoy very low Delaware taxes and HOA fee. Owned by just one family, never rented, this home would make an elegant second home, year round home, or investment.
  • Listed by: SARAH SCHIFANO 302.858.3945 sarahschifano@gmail.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
  • Listed by: Ann Baker 302.858.8518 ann@annbakersells.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Listing closed: 06/16/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DESU2085058

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,450,000

Avg days on market

48

Sale-to-list ratio

97.4%

Bethany Beach, DE

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Location

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Property Information for 18 Short Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,945 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 134-17.15-5.01
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Coastal, Craftsman
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Expected On Market Date: 05-22-2025
  • Subdivision: MIDDLESEX BEACH
  • Subdivision: MIDDLESEX BEACH (SUSSEX DE)
  • Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE (BETHANY BEACH DE)
  • Legal Subdivision: MIDDLESEX BEACH
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: No
  • Room Count: 10
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,929.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Above Grade Unfinished SQFT: 2,191.00
  • Above Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Garage SQFT: 709
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Lot Size: 0.45 AC / 19,602 SF
Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER
  • School District County ID: 300200396898
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: LORD BALTIMORE (SUSSEX DE)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: SELBYVILLE (SUSSEX DE)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: INDIAN RIVER (SUSSEX DE)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: SUSSEX
  • MLS Area: Baltimore Hundred (31001)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Beach
  • Property Manager Y/N: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $187
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 999
  • Zoning: MR
  • School Tax: $1,736
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: Dogs OK, Cats OK
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,929.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,890.00
  • Total SQFT: 5,120.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Main Entrance Orientation: North
  • Construction Materials: Stick Built, HardiPlank Type
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Flooring Type: Solid Hardwood
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 140.00 x 140.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Landscaping, No Thru Street, Rear Yard
  • Parcel ID: 5117628
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 8
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Attic, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Oven - Double, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Vinyl Clad
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Outside Shower, Outbuilding(s)
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Central, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Central, Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Sussex County Association of REALTORS (DE)

Property History for 18 Short Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 16, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1904999878

$1,595,000
Jun 16, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DESU2085058

$1,595,000
Jun 3, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DESU2085058

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/16/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1904999878

$1,595,000
06/16/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DESU2085058

$1,595,000
06/03/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DESU2085058

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 18 Short Road

Taxable ValueLand$8,750Additions$38,300Total$47,050
Tax Record2026$3,355 ($280 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths5Total Finished SqFt3,737 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,737 SqFtStories1Lot Size19,602 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2007Year Renovated2007ZoningMRCountySUSSEXAPN134-17.15-5.01

Schools near 18 Short Road

This home is within Indian River School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Lord Baltimore Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Selbyville Middle School
Public6 to 8

Indian River High School
Public9 to 12

Southern Delaware School of the Arts
PublicK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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