39885 Bennett Road

Closed 7/2/20

Sold

Last Sold Price

$1,400,000

3 beds3 baths1,578 sqft

39885 Bennett Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.16 acresLot Size

1959Year Built

$887/sq ftPrice per sq ft

$1,800/yrHOA Fees

Description

Adorable Oceanblock beach cottage only 3 lots off the Oceanfront in one of the most highly sought after communities on the Delaware Coast. Sussex Shores is in a market of its own with a truly private life guarded beach, directly adjacent to Bethany. Just a short easy walk into town, this property is in a prime location at the southern end of the community, tucked away on a quiet one way street. This charming beach retreat offers a sunroom with tile floor, bright living room with brick fireplace,...Adorable Oceanblock beach cottage only 3 lots off the Oceanfront in one of the most highly sought after communities on the Delaware Coast. Sussex Shores is in a market of its own with a truly private life guarded beach, directly adjacent to Bethany. Just a short easy walk into town, this property is in a prime location at the southern end of the community, tucked away on a quiet one way street. This charming beach retreat offers a sunroom with tile floor, bright living room with brick fireplace, and 3 bedrooms plus a sitting room off the master that could be a 4th bedroom. Positioned on a large 65 x 110 parcel, this property offers plenty of possibilities including renovation or the perfect place to build your custom dream home.

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: 07/02/2020 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DESU161178

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$999,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

94.5%

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,585
Square Feet: 0.18
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Square Feet: 0.11
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Bedrooms: 3
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a picture of a building with a outdoor space

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Acres

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1,500
Square Feet: Unavailable
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Bathrooms: 1,500
Square Feet: 0.15
Acres

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Property Taxes

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HOA Dues

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Property Information for 39885 Bennett Road

Property Details

MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Sussex County
Tax ID Number: 134-13.16-5.00
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: Yes
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Cottage
Levels/Stories: 1
Furnished: Yes
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: SUSSEX SHORES
Subdivision: SUSSEX SHORES (SUSSEX DE)
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE (NORTH BETHANY DE)
Legal Subdivision: SUSSEX SHORES
Central Air: Yes
Basement: No
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,578.00
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: 1
Year Built: 1959
Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 7,150 SF

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

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

HOA Condo Coop Amenities: Beach, Security
Senior Community: No

Type of Condo: Home Owner Association

Taxes and Assessment

Zoning: RS
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 3

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Sitting Room
Stories: Main

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,578.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Total SQFT: 1,578.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Stick Built
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3020/0478/4515/302004784515_512_384_WM_3ycxhJGcXBwn1U_c.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Wood Walls
Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile/Brick
Foundation Details: Block
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 Half-Main Level-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 1
Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions: 65.00 x 110.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
Road Responsibility: Private
Location Type: Oceanblock
Parcel ID: 5109117
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway

Interior Features

Interior Features: Combination Dining/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Master Bath(s), Window Treatments
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Level Entry - Main
Laundry Type: Has Laundry
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.tourbuzz.net/public/vtour/display/1414058?idx=1

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Outside Shower, Secure Storage
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Enclosed

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 39885 Bennett Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 2, 2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #670909125	$1,400,000	—
Jul 2, 2020	Closed BRIGHT #DESU161178	$1,400,000	—
Jun 16, 2020	Expired BRIGHT #DESU147172	$1,595,000	—
May 29, 2020	Pending BRIGHT #DESU161178		—
May 20, 2020	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DESU147172	$1,595,000	—
May 20, 2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU161178	$1,595,000	—
Apr 15, 2020	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DESU147172	$1,595,000	—
Aug 30, 2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU147172	$1,795,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/02/2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #670909125	$1,400,000
07/02/2020	Closed BRIGHT #DESU161178	$1,400,000
06/16/2020	Expired BRIGHT #DESU147172	$1,595,000
05/29/2020	Pending BRIGHT #DESU161178	—
05/20/2020	Withdrawn BRIGHT #DESU147172	$1,595,000
05/20/2020	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU161178	$1,595,000
04/15/2020	Temp Off Market BRIGHT #DESU147172	$1,595,000
08/30/2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU147172	$1,795,000

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

Public Records for 39885 Bennett Road

Taxable ValueLand$6,100Additions-Total$6,100

Tax Record2026$691 ($58 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Lot Size16,988 SqFtStyleResidentialZoningTNCountySUSSEXAPN134-13.00-165.00

Schools near 39885 Bennett 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	2.3 mi
7/10	Selbyville Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	10.1 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	10.8 mi
NR	Indian River Intensive Learning Center	Public - Nearby school	12	10.8 mi
NR	Ennis (Howard T.) School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 12	15.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Lord Baltimore Elementary School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	2.3 mi
7/10	Selbyville Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	10.1 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	10.8 mi
NR	Indian River Intensive Learning Center Public12 Nearby school	10.8 mi
NR	Ennis (Howard T.) School PublicPK to 12 Nearby school	15.5 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: 39885 Bennett Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	$1,400,000	3	3	1,578	7,150
39881 Bennett Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	–	4	5	2,858	7,148
39889 Bennett Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	$6,000,000	6	8	5,668	6,970
39884 Bennett Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	$3,500,000	6	5	3,732	6,970
39858 Collins Street, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	$1,895,000	4	3	2,000	6,970
39893 Bennett Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	–	3	–	1,056	7,148
39877 Bennett Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	–	5	5	2,640	7,148
39852 Collins Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	$2,550,000	5	2	1,300	7,150
39880 Bennett Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	$1,525,000	4	2	–	–
39888 Bennett Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	$1,625,000	3	2	–	–
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