39679 Willet Road

Closed 10/1/24

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Last Sold Price

$2,140,125

4 beds3 baths2,000 sqft

39679 Willet Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.15 acresLot Size

1971Year Built

$1,070/sq ftPrice per sq ft

$2,420/yrHOA Fees

6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Just steps to the ocean, this recently updated cottage is full of coastal style and was designed for comfortable beach living both inside and out. The wide open great room on the top floor features a crisp white kitchen with quartz counter tops and wood plank vaulted ceilings that give the space a bright and airy feel. Multiple sliding glass doors provide an abundance of natural light and easy access the over-sized screened porch where you can enjoy the ocean breeze and multiple decks for entertaining....Just steps to the ocean, this recently updated cottage is full of coastal style and was designed for comfortable beach living both inside and out. The wide open great room on the top floor features a crisp white kitchen with quartz counter tops and wood plank vaulted ceilings that give the space a bright and airy feel. Multiple sliding glass doors provide an abundance of natural light and easy access the over-sized screened porch where you can enjoy the ocean breeze and multiple decks for entertaining. Offering 4 bedrooms plus 2 full and one half baths, this lovingly cared for property is offered tastefully furnished and has a proven rental history. The private, gated community of Ocean Village has been recognized for their exceptionally wide dune and beaches. Situated on a non-thru street, just 3 homes from the oceanfront and a short walk to downtown Bethany, making this is the perfect location for all of your future vacations.

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: 10/01/2024 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DESU2069628

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$2,195,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

95.9%

1/33

$1,930,000

Sold 01/23/26

4
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,800
Square Feet: 0.14
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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,900
Square Feet: 0.11
Acres

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Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2,200
Square Feet: 0.14
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Bedrooms: 3
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Square Feet: 0.11
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Property Information for 39679 Willet Road

Property Details

Taxes: $1,425 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Sussex County
Tax ID Number: 134-13.00-1290.00
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: Yes
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Coastal
Levels/Stories: 2
Furnished: Yes
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: OCEAN VILLAGE
Subdivision: OCEAN VILLAGE (SUSSEX DE)
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE (NORTH BETHANY DE)
Legal Subdivision: OCEAN VILLAGE
Total Parking Spaces: 6
Central Air: Yes
Basement: No
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,000.00
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: 1971
Lot Size: 0.15 AC / 6,324 SF

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: INDIAN RIVER

School District County ID: 300200396898
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
High School: INDIAN RIVER (SUSSEX DE)
County: SUSSEX
MLS Area: Baltimore Hundred (31001)

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: Yes
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Water Body Name: Atlantic Ocean
Water Body Type: Ocean
Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Distance To Body Of Water: 250.00
Distance To Body Of Water Units: Feet

Association / Community Info

HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Security Gate, Road Maintenance, Trash
HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Beach, Gated Community

Senior Community: No
Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2023
County Tax: $155

City Town Tax: $0
Land Use Code: Residential
Refuse Fee: $195
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Historic: No
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
School Tax: $1,271
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 4
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 2

Lower Level 1

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 4
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 2

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,000.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: .00
Total SQFT: 2,000.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Stick Built, Frame
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8033/2849/1682/803328491682_512_384_WM_aoQwH1WbMDw21G7z.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Vaulted Ceilings
Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Foundation Details: Pilings
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-2
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions: 63.00 x 102.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Landscaping
Road Surface Type: Black Top
Road Responsibility: Private
Location Type: Oceanblock
Parcel ID: 5106541
Additional Parcels: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway
Driveway - # of Spaces: 6

Parking Features: Gravel Driveway

Interior Features

Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Open, Upgraded Countertops
Fireplace: No

Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Refrigerator, Oven - Self Cleaning, Washer, Water Heater
Accessibility Features: None
Door Features: Storm
Window Features: Screens

Exterior Features

Spa: No
Exterior Features: Outside Shower, Private Beach

Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), Screened, Terrace
Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: 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 39679 Willet Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 1, 2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1542882541	$2,140,125	+20.5% / yr
Oct 1, 2024	Closed BRIGHT #DESU2069628	$2,140,125	—
Sep 5, 2024	Pending BRIGHT #DESU2069628		—
Sep 5, 2024	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DESU2069628		—
Aug 31, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU2069628	$2,195,000	—
May 31, 2024	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DESU2048338		—
Feb 13, 2024	Price Change BRIGHT #DESU2048338	$1,975,000	—
Sep 25, 2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU2048338	$2,000,000	—
Dec 16, 2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #590079729	$500,000	—
Aug 19, 2016	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1001166660	$1,190,000	—
Feb 9, 2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001166660	$1,190,000	—
Oct 15, 2015	Expired BRIGHT #1001073044	$1,285,000	—
Jun 26, 2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001073044	$1,285,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/01/2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1542882541	$2,140,125 +20.5% / yr
10/01/2024	Closed BRIGHT #DESU2069628	$2,140,125
09/05/2024	Pending BRIGHT #DESU2069628	—
09/05/2024	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DESU2069628	—
08/31/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU2069628	$2,195,000
05/31/2024	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DESU2048338	—
02/13/2024	Price Change BRIGHT #DESU2048338	$1,975,000
09/25/2023	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU2048338	$2,000,000
12/16/2016	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #590079729	$500,000
08/19/2016	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1001166660	$1,190,000
02/09/2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001166660	$1,190,000
10/15/2015	Expired BRIGHT #1001073044	$1,285,000
06/26/2015	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001073044	$1,285,000

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

Public Records for 39679 Willet Road

Taxable ValueLand$15,750Additions$18,750Total$34,500

Tax Record2026$4,576 ($381 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,710 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,710 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,425 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1988Year Renovated1988ZoningMRCountySUSSEXAPN134-13.00-1290.00

Schools near 39679 Willet Road

This home is within Indian River School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Lord Baltimore Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	2.4 mi
7/10	Selbyville Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	10.4 mi
6/10	Indian River High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	9.3 mi
8/10	Southern Delaware School of the Arts	Public - Choice school	K to 8	11.2 mi
NR	Indian River Intensive Learning Center	Public - Nearby school	12	11.2 mi
NR	Ennis (Howard T.) School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 12	15.1 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Lord Baltimore Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	2.4 mi
7/10	Selbyville Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	10.4 mi
6/10	Indian River High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	9.3 mi
8/10	Southern Delaware School of the Arts PublicK to 8 Choice school	11.2 mi
NR	Indian River Intensive Learning Center Public12 Nearby school	11.2 mi
NR	Ennis (Howard T.) School PublicPK to 12 Nearby school	15.1 mi

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

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 39679 Willet Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	$2,140,125	4	3	2,000	6,324
39673 Willet Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	–	4	3	918	6,425
39685 Willet Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	–	3	–	1,188	6,425
39663 Tern Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	$850,000	4	2	–	–
39667 Willet Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	–	3	3	932	6,425
39669 Tern Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	–	3	–	1,491	6,425
39657 Tern Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	–	6	5	2,697	6,490
39689 Willet Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	–	4	–	1,704	6,490
39680 Willet Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	–	3	–	1,236	6,425
39675 Tern Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	$1,925,000	5	3	2,400	6,098
39674 Willet Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	–	4	–	1,688	6,425
39686 Willet Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	–	5	–	3,280	6,425
39651 Tern Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	–	3	–	1,104	6,752
39664 Willet Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	$2,400,000	4	2	1,700	6,098
39688 Willet Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	$1,015,000	4	3	–	–
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