Situated on a 50’ x 125’ parcel on the first beach block in downtown Bethany, this classic coastal cottage is brimming with potential. Positioned adjacent to the Loop Canal and just over a block to the ocean, it’s an easy stroll to the beach, boardwalk, and the vibrant parkway filled with shops and restaurants. The enclosed porch is filled with natural light, while the spacious floor plan features a combined kitchen and dining area, a separate living room, and 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths on both levels. This home offers the perfect canvas to update at your own pace or create your custom dream retreat, just steps from the ocean. With ample room to design a pool and outdoor living spaces, the opportunities are endless in this prime Bethany Beach setting.
Sold for $2,150,000
$2,150,000
30 N Pennsylvania Ave, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
4beds
2,200sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1973
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$2,136,400 Zestimate®
$977/sqft
$2,885 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,136,400
$1.97M - $2.31M
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First beach blockClassic coastal cottageOutdoor living spacesSpacious floor planEnclosed porch
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
LESLIE KOPP 302-541-5207,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.,
Co-Listing Agent: Christi Arndt 302-245-5223,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
STEPHEN MORGAN, RS-0020476
Keller Williams Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2097390
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater
Features
- Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Eat-in Kitchen
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,200
- Total interior livable area: 2,200 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,200
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Alley Access
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower
- Pool features: None
- Waterfront features: Oceanside
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50.00 x 125.00
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 13413.2042.00
- Zoning: TN
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stick Built
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1973
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bethany Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $977/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,141,500
- Annual tax amount: $6,480
- Date on market: 9/26/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | Sold | $2,150,000+2.6%$977/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2097390 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2025 | Pending sale | $2,095,000$952/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2097390 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,095,000$952/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2097390 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,574 +295.1% | $1,070,750 +3724.1% |
| 2024 | $1,158 +0.1% | $28,000 |
| 2023 | $1,157 +1.6% | $28,000 |
| 2022 | $1,138 +3.1% | $28,000 |
| 2021 | $1,104 +4.8% | $28,000 |
| 2020 | $1,053 +0.5% | $28,000 |
| 2019 | $1,048 0% | $28,000 |
| 2018 | $1,048 -1.8% | $28,000 |
| 2017 | $1,067 +13.5% | $28,000 |
| 2016 | $941 -3% | $28,000 |
| 2015 | $970 +1.5% | $28,000 |
| 2014 | $955 -1.1% | $28,000 |
| 2013 | $965 +0.6% | $28,000 |
| 2012 | $959 +0.6% | $28,000 |
| 2011 | $953 | $28,000 |
| 2010 | $953 +0.4% | $28,000 |
| 2009 | $949 | $28,000 |
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Neighborhood: 19930
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lord Baltimore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.3 mi
- 7/10Selbyville Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9.8 mi
- 6/10Indian River High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Indian River
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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