263 Oyster Shell Cove

Bethany Beach, DE 19930

$799,000
Price
5
Beds
3,000 Sq. Ft.
$266 / Sq. Ft.
3,000
Sq. Ft.
$266
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Beautiful Southern charm coastal home in The Salt Pond community features 5 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Enjoy the southern charm of a large front covered porch as you step into an open foyer with vaulted ceiling. Inside on the main level you will discover a spacious living room, formal dining room, lovely kitchen with large pantry. The master suite is located off the living room with private bath and walk in closet. Past the kitchen is a cozy family room with pellet stove to curl up with a book or...Beautiful Southern charm coastal home in The Salt Pond community features 5 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Enjoy the southern charm of a large front covered porch as you step into an open foyer with vaulted ceiling. Inside on the main level you will discover a spacious living room, formal dining room, lovely kitchen with large pantry. The master suite is located off the living room with private bath and walk in closet. Past the kitchen is a cozy family room with pellet stove to curl up with a book or just step outside to a patio with fire pit and pergola and a spacious private backyard. Not to be missed on the main level is a half-bathroom and spacious laundry room that offers easy access to the detached oversized garage with second level offering a ton of storage. As you move upstairs you will enjoy 4 bedrooms and a spacious full bath. This well-loved home is ideally located on Oyster Shell Cove which backs to the Loop Canal. The Salt Pond offers indoor and outdoor pools tennis and pickleball courts, play area, community kayak launch and a community Recreation Center with an executive 18-hole golf course. You'll find all this within a mile to the beach. This is a primary home for the seller please call for your private showing today.
  1. Listed by KIM S HOOK • ReMax Coastal
    P: (302)-537-3424 kim@kimhook.com
  2. Listed by Colby Roy Hook • ReMax Coastal
    P: (302)-537-3424 colby@kimhook.com

Property Details for 263 Oyster Shell Cove

Tax ID Number
134-13.00-1780.00
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
Yes
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Coastal
Levels/Stories
2
Furnished
No
LISTING UPDATED: 01/12/2026 02:43 PM

Property Details for 263 Oyster Shell Cove

StatusActive
MLS #DESU2099996
Days on Market96
Taxes$1,586 / year
HOA Fees$2,490 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1998
Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,100 SF
CountySussex County

Location

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Building Information for 263 Oyster Shell Cove

Stories2Year Built1998Building Size-Lot Size0.21 AC / 9,100 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,234 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,894

Property Taxes

$132

HOA Dues

$208

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Property Information for 263 Oyster Shell Cove

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: INDIAN RIVER
  • School District County ID: 300200396898
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 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 Name: THE SALT POND
  • HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Management, Pool(s), Road Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
  • HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Basketball Courts, Common Grounds, Community Center, Golf Course Membership Available, Pool - Indoor, Pool - Outdoor, Putting Green, Tennis Courts, Tot Lots/Playground, Water/Lake Privileges, Volleyball Courts, Swimming Pool, Shuffleboard, Club House, Golf Course, Fitness Center
  • Other Fees: $225
  • Other Fees Frequency: One Time
  • Senior Community: No
  • Capital Contribution Amount: $1,500
  • Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Land Use Code: 1 1
  • Zoning: MR
  • Tax Lot: 37
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,000.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 65.00 x 140.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Road Responsibility: HOA
  • Parcel ID: 5107173
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area, Oversized, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Dining Area, Stove - Pellet, Attic, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://fusion.realtourvision.com/idx/300297
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinkler
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Community Pool Features: In Ground
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available, Phone Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Propane
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • Internet Services: Cable
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Sussex County Association of REALTORS (DE)
  • List Agent URL: www.kimhook.com

Property History for 263 Oyster Shell Cove

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 12, 2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #DESU2099996

$799,000—
Nov 5, 2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #DESU2099996

$825,000—
Nov 5, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DESU2099996

$799,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/12/2026

Price Change

BRIGHT #DESU2099996

$799,000
11/05/2025

Price Change

BRIGHT #DESU2099996

$825,000
11/05/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DESU2099996

$799,000

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

Public Records for 263 Oyster Shell Cove

Taxable ValueLand$5,700Additions$27,650Total$33,350
Tax Record2025$1,586 ($132 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,128 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,128 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,100 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1998ZoningMRCountySUSSEXAPN134-13.00-1780.00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 263 Oyster Shell Cove

This home is within Indian River School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Lord Baltimore Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Selbyville Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Indian River High School
Public - 9 to 12
Southern Delaware School of the Arts
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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More information about 263 Oyster Shell Cove, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

263 Oyster Shell Cove is a single family home for sale in Bethany Beach, DE 19930. This property was listed for sale on November 5, 2025 by ReMax Coastal, it's currently listed at $799,000. This listing's school district is Indian River School District. Nearby schools include Lord Baltimore Elementary School, Selbyville Middle School and Indian River High School. 263 Oyster Shell Cove is a 5-bed, 3-bath, 3,000 sqft single family home built in 1998.

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