Beautiful coastal retreat, positioned on an over sized lot, just steps to a pristine private beach in the gated North Bethany community of Gulls Nest. This quintessential beach home was renovated both inside and out to enhance the exterior architecture while incorporating the convenience of an elevator to all levels of the home, updating the kitchen and enhancing the floor plan to deliver 5 impressive bedrooms, 3 over-sized bathrooms, a powder room, and full laundry room. As you enter the home, the impressive living room features a soaring 2 story ceiling and 2 sets of sliding glass doors, opening to a large screened porch and deck, ideal for dining and grilling on warm summer evenings at the beach. The beautifully updated kitchen offers crisp white cabinetry, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a large breakfast bar, and adjoins the dining area. Also on the main level is a powder room, large laundry room, 2 spacious guest bedrooms and an updated bathroom with a huge walk-in tiled shower with dual shower heads. The upper level features a spacious loft that serves as an additional family room and opens to a large sun deck. Just down the hall is the oversized primary suite with a beautifully tiled bathroom and access to the sun deck, plus 2 additional guest bedrooms and a 3rd updated bathroom. The ground level offers 2 outside showers, large storage room, covered parking, plenty of additional parking in the driveway and a sprawling back yard with space for a private pool. Positioned on an oversized lot in a gated community with a private life guarded beach, and offered fully furnished, this home is ready for many generations to gather at the beach.
Sold for $2,550,000
$2,550,000
30040 Seagull Way, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
5beds
3,204sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1986
10,019 Square Feet Lot
$2,524,300 Zestimate®
$796/sqft
$3,941 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,524,300
$2.32M - $2.75M
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Additional family roomPrivate poolPristine private beachBeautifully updated kitchenLarge sun deckSpacious loftBeautifully tiled bathroom
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
LESLIE KOPP 302-541-5207,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.,
Co-Listing Agent: Wayne Lyons 302-541-5207,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
LESLIE KOPP, RA-0003421
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
KIKI HARGROVE, RS-0020565
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2078354
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Elevator, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, 2 Story Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,204
- Total interior livable area: 3,204 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,204
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Attached Carport, Driveway
- Carport spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Elevator Installed, Grip-Accessible Features
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened, Deck
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 10,019 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 75.00 x 135.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 13409.00617.00
- Zoning: MR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Coastal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stick Built
- Foundation: Pilings
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1986
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Gulls Nest
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Beach Access, Gated
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Trash
- HOA fee: $2,500 annually
Location
- Region: Bethany Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $796/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,564,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,976
- Date on market: 3/4/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/9/2025 | Sold | $2,550,000$796/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2078354 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2025 | Contingent | $2,550,000$796/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2078354 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,550,000$796/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2078354 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,478 +177.2% | $1,282,400 +2582.8% |
| 2024 | $1,976 +0.1% | $47,800 |
| 2023 | $1,974 +1.6% | $47,800 |
| 2022 | $1,942 +3.1% | $47,800 |
| 2021 | $1,884 +4.8% | $47,800 |
| 2020 | $1,798 | $47,800 |
| 2019 | $1,798 +0.4% | $47,800 |
| 2018 | $1,790 -1% | $47,800 |
| 2017 | $1,807 +12.5% | $47,800 |
| 2016 | $1,606 -3% | $47,800 |
| 2015 | $1,655 +9.4% | $47,800 +7.8% |
| 2014 | $1,513 -23.2% | $44,350 |
| 2013 | $1,971 +3.3% | $44,350 +1.4% |
| 2012 | $1,907 -1.4% | $43,750 |
| 2011 | $1,934 | $43,750 |
| 2010 | $1,934 +0.3% | $43,750 |
| 2009 | $1,928 | $43,750 |
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Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19930
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lord Baltimore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3 mi
- 7/10Selbyville Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 11.2 mi
- 6/10Indian River High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.5 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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