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!
Sold for $1,495,000
$1,495,000
311 W 8th St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
4beds
1,800sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1981
4,792 Square Feet Lot
$1,485,300 Zestimate®
$831/sqft
$2,561 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,485,300
$1.37M - $1.62M
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Private boat dockExpansive waterfront deckInverted floorplanCanal viewsGreat roomShiplap ceilingLaundry room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
LESLIE KOPP 302-541-5207,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.,
Co-Listing Agent: Kiki Hargrove 302-539-9040,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Cathleen Wilder, R3-0013645
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2078392
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Bar, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Open Floorplan, Kitchen - Gourmet, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Wood, Luxury Vinyl
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,800
- Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,800
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Concrete, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canal, Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal,Water
- Waterfront features: Private Dock Site, Canal, Boat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Personal Watercraft (PWC), Private Access
- Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 50
Lot
- Size: 4,792 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50.00 x 100.00
- Features: Bulkheaded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 13417.198.01
- Zoning: TN
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Coastal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stick Built
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1981
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: South Bethany Harbor
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bethany Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $831/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,027,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,707
- Date on market: 2/12/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/16/2025 | Sold | $1,495,000$831/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2078392 Report a problem | ||
| 4/7/2025 | Pending sale | $1,495,000$831/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2078392 Report a problem | ||
| 3/10/2025 | Contingent | $1,495,000$831/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2078392 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000+92.9%$831/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2078392 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2020 | Sold | $775,000+13.1%$431/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2015 | Sold | $685,000$381/sqft |
Source:  Long & Foster Broker Feed #1001363054_100 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,195 +108.2% | $513,800 +1914.9% |
| 2024 | $1,054 +0.1% | $25,500 |
| 2023 | $1,053 +1.6% | $25,500 |
| 2022 | $1,036 +3.1% | $25,500 |
| 2021 | $1,005 +4.8% | $25,500 |
| 2020 | $959 | $25,500 |
| 2019 | $959 +0.4% | $25,500 |
| 2018 | $955 -1% | $25,500 |
| 2017 | $964 +12.5% | $25,500 |
| 2016 | $857 -3% | $25,500 |
| 2015 | $883 +1.5% | $25,500 |
| 2014 | $870 -1.1% | $25,500 |
| 2013 | $879 0% | $25,500 |
| 2012 | $880 +4.9% | $25,500 +4.5% |
| 2011 | $838 | $24,400 |
| 2010 | $838 +0.4% | $24,400 |
| 2009 | $835 | $24,400 |
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Neighborhood: 19930
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lord Baltimore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.6 mi
- 7/10Selbyville Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.8 mi
- 6/10Indian River High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.2 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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