You will love this magnificent custom-built home located on a private 1+ acre homesite. This stunning home has so much to offer the moment you pull into the driveway you will see beautiful flower beds, and lots of trees surrounding the home, enjoy the amazing variety of birds that come to visit. As you are walking from the driveway to the front door, you will discover a nice, cozy front porch. Entering the doorway, on your right, is a large formal dining room and on your left, a small library with lots of windows. Proceeding to the rear of the home, you will be impressed with the 2-story great room with custom wall built-ins, a gas fireplace, a gourmet kitchen with a bar area, a breakfast seating area with a bay window, granite countertops and so much more. Off the great room, enjoy the fabulous 4 season reason room lined with windows to enjoy bird watching. Also, on the first floor, is the primary bedroom with an enormous walk-in closet, spacious bathroom with a double sink vanity, walk-in shower and jacuzzi tub, an office/bedroom, and a full bathroom in the hallway. Upstairs, you will find 2 additional guest rooms another full bathroom, and a large bonus room/storage area for holiday decorations, seasonal clothing, books, and whatever. On the outside of the home, is a 3-car garage, a large rear deck, an outdoor shower, and a shed for extra yard equipment. The property backs onto a working farm that has been enrolled in the farm preservation program. You can use the paved road and walk down to the bay, a great walk for pleasure and for your 4-legged friend to check out the blue herons, bald eagles, and egrets. Nature at its best. Bethany Forest is a small community with large homesites, a pool, tennis/pickleball courts, county has approved the community for public sewer. Check out your dream home today. Upgrades include, a whole house generator, hardwood floors, upgraded kitchen, great room built-ins, tiled bathroom and 4 season room, just to name a few.
Sold for $780,000
$780,000
38 Bethany Forest Dr, Dagsboro, DE 19939
4beds
3,983sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
1.48 Acres Lot
$838,500 Zestimate®
$196/sqft
$3,865 Estimated rent
Home value
$838,500
$788,000 - $897,000
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Gas fireplaceBar areaBay windowLarge rear deckWalk-in showerLarge formal dining roomTiled bathroom
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
VICKIE YORK 302-539-2145,
VICKIE YORK AT THE BEACH REALTY
Bought with:
TERESA MARSULA, 626433
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2045584
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Propane, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Double Oven, Oven, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
Features
- Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Open Floorplan, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Kitchen - Table Space
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Skylight(s), Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,983
- Total interior livable area: 3,983 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,983
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed, Porch
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower, Lawn Sprinkler
- Pool features: Community
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
Lot
- Size: 1.48 Acres
- Features: Landscaped, Rear Yard, Front Yard, SideYard(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 13408.00487.00
- Zoning: AR-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Coastal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stick Built
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Gravity Sept Fld
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Phone Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Bethany Forest
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Pool, Tennis Court(s), Common Grounds
- HOA fee: $534 annually
Location
- Region: Dagsboro
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $196/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $700,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,495
- Date on market: 8/10/2023
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Whole House Generator, Remaining Furniture And Shelving.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/5/2024 | Sold | $780,000-4.9%$196/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2045584 Report a problem | ||
| 12/28/2023 | Pending sale | $819,900$206/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2045584 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2023 | Contingent | $819,900$206/sqft |
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| 10/10/2023 | Price change | $819,900-5.7%$206/sqft |
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| 8/10/2023 | Listed for sale | $869,900$218/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,495 -13.9% | $350,050 +733.5% |
| 2024 | $1,737 +38% | $42,000 |
| 2023 | $1,259 +2.3% | $42,000 |
| 2022 | $1,231 -3.8% | $42,000 |
| 2021 | $1,280 +6.3% | $42,000 |
| 2020 | $1,204 | $42,000 +22.6% |
| 2019 | $1,204 +0.6% | $34,250 |
| 2018 | $1,197 +30.2% | $34,250 |
| 2017 | $919 +27.4% | $34,250 |
| 2016 | $721 -2.2% | $34,250 |
| 2015 | $738 +2.6% | $34,250 |
| 2014 | $719 -0.6% | $34,250 |
| 2013 | $723 +3.6% | $34,250 |
| 2012 | $698 -0.6% | $34,250 |
| 2011 | $702 | $34,250 |
| 2010 | $702 +0.3% | $34,250 |
| 2009 | $700 | $34,250 |
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Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19939
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Lord Baltimore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 2.4 mi
- 7/10Selbyville Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9.5 mi
- 6/10Indian River High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.7 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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