Sold
Last Sold Price
5 beds2,100 sqft
31870 Surf Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.16 acresLot Size
1954Year Built
$952/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$2,178/yrHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Charming Oceanblock beach cottage with an open floorplan. The perfect beach getaway situated just North of town in the highly sought after community of Sussex Shores, known for it's private life-guarded beach and premium location just a short easy walk into Bethany.Charming Oceanblock beach cottage with an open floorplan. The perfect beach getaway situated just North of town in the highly sought after community of Sussex Shores, known for it's private life-guarded beach and premium location just a short easy walk into Bethany.
  • Listed by: LESLIE KOPP 302.541.5207 leslie@lesliekopp.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
  • Listed by: CHRISTI ARNDT 302.245.5223 christi@lesliekopp.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Listing closed: 06/19/2020 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DESU161678

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,150,000

Avg days on market

19

Sale-to-list ratio

97.4%

Bethany Beach, DE

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Location

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Property Information for 31870 Surf Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $964 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 134-13.12-2.00
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary, Coastal
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Furnished: Yes
  • Waterfront: No
  • Views: Ocean
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: SUSSEX SHORES
  • Subdivision: SUSSEX SHORES (SUSSEX DE)
  • Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE (NORTH BETHANY DE)
  • Legal Subdivision: SUSSEX SHORES
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: No
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,100.00
  • Above Grade Fin 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
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,970 SF
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: Yes
  • 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, Security
  • Senior Community: No
  • Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Year Assessed: 2019
  • County Tax: $115
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: RS
  • Zoning: MR
  • School Tax: $850
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 1995
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,100.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: .00
  • Total SQFT: 2,100.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Stick Built
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile/Brick
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 65.00 x 110.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Corner, Landscaping
  • Parcel ID: 5108643
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Stone Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Outside Shower
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), Screened
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Private
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers

Property History for 31870 Surf Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 19, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #673141816

$2,000,000
Jun 19, 2020

Closed

BRIGHT #DESU161678

$2,000,000
May 29, 2020

Pending

BRIGHT #DESU161678

DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/19/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #673141816

$2,000,000
06/19/2020

Closed

BRIGHT #DESU161678

$2,000,000
05/29/2020

Pending

BRIGHT #DESU161678

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

Public Records for 31870 Surf Road

Taxable ValueLand$12,200Additions$13,550Total$25,750
Tax Record2026$6,772 ($564 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt2,880 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,880 SqFtStories3Lot Size7,148 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2025Year Renovated2025ZoningMRCountySUSSEXAPN134-13.12-2.00

Schools near 31870 Surf 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 31870 Surf Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
$2,000,000
5
2,100
6,970
3
1,572
7,148
$3,500,000
4
5
6
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7,148
5
8
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