39889 Bennett Road

Closed 10/31/24

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Last Sold Price

$6,000,000

6 beds8 baths5,668 sqft

39889 Bennett Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.16 acresLot Size

2022Year Built

$1,059/sq ftPrice per sq ft

$2,233/yrHOA Fees

11 carsParking Spaces

Description

Just 2 homes off the Oceanfront and only steps to the beach, this stunning coastal home was crafted and designed with the highest attention to detail by nationally recognized builder, Marnie Oursler. Take the elevator to the top floor where the impressive great room perfectly blends a dream gourmet kitchen with the dining area, living room with wet bar and opens to a large screened porch and balcony. Also on this level is a spacious ensuite bedroom and powder room. Just above are 2 rooftop decks,...Just 2 homes off the Oceanfront and only steps to the beach, this stunning coastal home was crafted and designed with the highest attention to detail by nationally recognized builder, Marnie Oursler. Take the elevator to the top floor where the impressive great room perfectly blends a dream gourmet kitchen with the dining area, living room with wet bar and opens to a large screened porch and balcony. Also on this level is a spacious ensuite bedroom and powder room. Just above are 2 rooftop decks, where you’ll find the perfect spot to sip your favorite drink while enjoying the sights and sounds of the ocean and the best seats for the 4th of July fireworks display! The middle level features 4 spacious ensuite bedrooms and the ground level has the 6th bedroom, full bathroom, gym, powder room, and an additional family room that opens to a large patio deck complete with a hot tub. Enjoy the convenience of artificial turf in the fully fenced back yard, as well as 2 outdoor showers and a rinse station. No expense was spared from start to finish as this home offers the very finest in beach living. Situated just North of town in the highly sought after community of Sussex Shores, well known for it's private beach and premium location just a short easy walk into downtown Bethany.

Listed by: LESLIE KOPP 302.541.5207 leslie@lesliekopp.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Listed by: KIKI HARGROVE 302.539.9040 kiki@lesliekopp.com • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Listing closed: 10/31/2024 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DESU2067302

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Property Information for 39889 Bennett Road

Property Details

Taxes: $3,527 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Sussex County
Tax ID Number: 134-13.16-4.00
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: Yes
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Coastal
Levels/Stories: 3
Furnished: Yes
Waterfront: No
Views: Ocean
Garage: Yes
Expected On Market Date: 07-29-2024
Subdivision: SUSSEX SHORES
Subdivision: SUSSEX SHORES (SUSSEX DE)
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE (NORTH BETHANY DE)
Legal Subdivision: SUSSEX SHORES
Total Parking Spaces: 11
Central Air: Yes
Basement: No
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 5,668.00
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: 3
Year Built: 2022
Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,970 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: Yes
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

Tax Year: 2023
Tax Assessed Value: $85,400

Year Assessed: 2023
County Tax: $384
Improvement Assessed Value: $73,200
Land Assessed Value: $12,200
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 999
Zoning: MR
School Tax: $3,147
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
TaxDataUpdatedYN: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2

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

All Lower Levels

# Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 5
# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 6

# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 5
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

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

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 4

Lower Level 2

# Bedrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Lower Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Family Room, Great Room
Stories: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Family Room
Room Level: Lower 2

Room Exists: Yes

Room 2

Room Type: Great Room
Room Level: Main

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 5,668.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Total SQFT: 5,668.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Frame, Stick Built
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8032/5118/4038/803251184038_512_384_WM_rh4ZpdJ49r4yJEF9.jpg
Foundation Details: Pilings
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, 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-Lower Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Lower Level 2-1, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 2-1, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 2-1
# Bathrooms Full: 6
# Bathrooms Half: 2

Lot / Land Information

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

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Location Type: Oceanblock
Parcel ID: 5109104

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1

Driveway - # of Spaces: 10
Total Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access

Interior Features

Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Elevator, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, WhirlPool/HotTub, Window Treatments
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
Accessibility Features: Elevator
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.tourbuzz.net/public/vtour/display/2264943?idx=1#!/

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Outside Shower
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Roof, Porch(es), Screened, Patio(s)

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Propane - Leased
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 39889 Bennett Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 31, 2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1544818665	$6,000,000	+455.0% / yr
Oct 31, 2024	Closed BRIGHT #DESU2067302	$6,000,000	—
Aug 17, 2024	Pending BRIGHT #DESU2067302		—
Aug 17, 2024	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DESU2067302		—
Jul 29, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU2067302	$6,200,000	—
Sep 13, 2023	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1519296171	$860,000	+1.4% / yr
Jul 6, 2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1467057729	$835,000	-39.2% / yr
Jun 15, 2020	Closed BRIGHT #DESU148868	$1,425,000	—
Jun 9, 2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #669942124	$1,425,000	—
May 4, 2020	Pending BRIGHT #DESU148868		—
Sep 30, 2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU148868	$1,795,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/31/2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1544818665	$6,000,000 +455.0% / yr
10/31/2024	Closed BRIGHT #DESU2067302	$6,000,000
08/17/2024	Pending BRIGHT #DESU2067302	—
08/17/2024	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DESU2067302	—
07/29/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU2067302	$6,200,000
09/13/2023	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1519296171	$860,000 +1.4% / yr
07/06/2021	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1467057729	$835,000 -39.2% / yr
06/15/2020	Closed BRIGHT #DESU148868	$1,425,000
06/09/2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #669942124	$1,425,000
05/04/2020	Pending BRIGHT #DESU148868	—
09/30/2019	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DESU148868	$1,795,000

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

Public Records for 39889 Bennett Road

Taxable ValueLand$5,250Additions-Total$5,250

Tax Record2026$628 ($52 / month)

Home Facts

Beds0Lot Size10,019 SqFtStyleResidentialZoningTNCountySUSSEXAPN134-13.00-164.00

Schools near 39889 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	10.9 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	10.9 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: 39889 Bennett Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	$6,000,000	6	8	5,668	6,970
39885 Bennett Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	$1,400,000	3	3	1,578	7,150
39893 Bennett Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	–	3	–	1,056	7,148
39881 Bennett Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	–	4	5	2,858	7,148
39858 Collins Street, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	$1,895,000	4	3	2,000	6,970
39888 Bennett Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	$1,625,000	3	2	–	–
39884 Bennett Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	$3,500,000	6	5	3,732	6,970
32038 Surf Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	$1,800,000	5	4	2,750	7,008
39892 Bennett Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	–	5	–	2,226	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	–	–
32055 Surf Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	–	5	6	4,000	9,601
32045 Surf Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	$4,850,000	4	4	3,374	9,583
39877 Bennett Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	–	5	5	2,640	7,148
39846 Collins Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	$1,680,000	–	–	–	13,939
32065 Surf Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930	–	3	4	4,200	9,601

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