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311 W 8th Street

South Bethany, DE 19930

4 beds
3 baths
1,800 sqft
4,792 sqft lot
$830 per sqft
1981 build

Stunning canal front home with a private boat dock located just a few blocks to the life-guarded beach in South Bethany. This coastal home features an inverted floorplan bringing the main living areas to the upper level, taking full advantage of canal views through window lined walls. The great room is open and inviting with impressive details like a shiplap ceiling, beautiful wood flooring, and a gourmet kitchen. The exquisite kitchen features rich navy cabinets, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. There is plenty of room for family and friends with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths on the main floor, and the first floor offers a large additional family room, a spacious 4th bedroom, and full bathroom. Step outside to an expansive waterfront deck that extends right to the waters edge, the perfect spot for entertaining outdoors. Also on this level is a laundry room, beverage bar, 2 car garage, and outside shower with changing area. Located in South Bethany, well known for its beautiful wide life-guarded beach and just a short drive to downtown Bethany’s boutique shops, restaurants, and boardwalk. Walk to the beach or take the boat, jet ski or kayaks out for a day on the water with the ability to dock your boat just steps from your back door. Offered tastefully furnished and ready for you to make summer memories!

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Feb 15, 2025 •

MLS# DESU2078392 —

The Building

Year Built:

1981
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Frame, Stick Built
Building Name:

None Available
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Coastal
Levels:

2
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Block
Basement:

No
Total SqFt Source:

Estimated
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

1800
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Estimated
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:

Assessor

Interior

Interior Features:

Bar, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Flooring Type:

Wood, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Fireplace:

No
Living Area SqFt Source:

Estimated

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

1800
Living Area SqFt:

1,800 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Cash, Conventional
Possession:

Settlement

Location

Directions:

From Route One turn West onto Evergreen Rd, Slight left onto Russell Rd, Left on Canal Drive, Left on W 8th Street, 1st Home on Left
Latitude:

38.51945000
Longitude:

-75.06343000
Location Type:

Canal

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.11
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions:

50.00 x 100.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot Features:

Bulkheaded
Lot SqFt:

4,792 Sqft
Zoning:

TN
View:

Canal, Water
In City Limits:

Yes
Outdoor Living Structures:

Deck(s)
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Waterview:

Yes
Waterfront:

Yes
Waterfront Features:

Private Dock Site
Water Oriented:

Yes
Water Access:

Yes
Water Access Features:

Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access
Water Body Type:

Canal
Navigable Water:

Yes
Water Frontage In Feet:

50
Land Use Code:

999

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

134-17.19-8.01
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

$1,707
Year Assessed:

2024
School Tax:

941.0
County Tax:

102.00
City/Town Tax:

664.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

Beds

Bedrooms:

4
Bedrooms Main Level:

3
Lower Level Bedrooms:

1
Lower Level Bedrooms:

1

Baths

Total Baths:

3
Full Baths:

3
Main Level Baths:

2.00
Main Level Full Baths:

2
Lower Level Full Baths:

1
All Lower Levels Total Baths:

1
Lower Level Total Baths:

1.00
Lower Level Full Baths:

1

The Listing

Virtual Tour

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Forced Air, Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel:

Electric

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Electric
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater

Schools

School District Name:

Indian River
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

South Bethany Harbor
Senior Community:

No
Exterior Features:

Outside Shower
Pool:

No Pool
Docks:

1
Dock Type And Features:

Private, Against Bulkhead Only (Lateral)
Dock/Slip Conveyance:

Yes
Dock/Slip Conveyance:

Physical Dock/Slip Conveys
Slips:

1
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No
Municipal Trash:

Yes

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

5
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces:

2.00
Type of Parking:

Driveway, Attached Garage
Parking Features:

Concrete Driveway
# of Attached Garage Spaces:

2
Driveway - # of Spaces:

3

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$1,495,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$8,005
Taxes	$142
Insurance	$411
Utilities	$184 See report
Total	$8,742/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
2/12/25 Feb 12, 2025	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$1,495,000

House For Sale

$1,495,000

Cost Est.

$8,742/mo.

Listing provided by broker:

LESLIE KOPP

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

(302) 539-9040

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