Adorable, quintessential South Bethany canal‑front cottage offering the perfect blend of charm, location, and opportunity. Lovingly maintained as a one‑owner second home, this two‑story retreat is in excellent condition and ready to be enjoyed just as it is—or reimagined into your custom coastal dream home. The home features a desirable layout with one bedroom and bath on the main level, plus two additional bedrooms and a half bath upstairs, with room to expand to a full bath if desired. A spacious screened porch on the first floor and a sun deck above provide front‑row views of the tranquil canal—ideal for relaxing with a book, enjoying morning coffee, or watching boats glide by on lazy summer afternoons. This is the relaxed South Bethany lifestyle so many seek and few find. For boating enthusiasts, the private dock was replaced in 2018, and the bulkhead is in good condition, offering peace of mind and easy access to the water. Situated on a 50’ x 100’ canal‑front lot, the property also presents an exceptional opportunity to build your dream home by the bay. All of this is just a short walk or bike ride to the beach and downtown Bethany, where dining, shopping, and ocean breezes await. Whether you choose to embrace the cozy charm of this coastal cottage or create something entirely new, this is a rare opportunity to enjoy canal‑front living in South Bethany—where life moves a little slower and every day feels like a vacation.
Under contract
$1,050,000
8 S Anchorage Ave, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
3beds
1,098sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1982
4,792 Square Feet Lot
$1,005,500 Zestimate®
$956/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 105 days
- 942
- 27
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michele Petrillo 301-518-2130,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. (302) 539-9040,
Co-Listing Agent: Adam Ksebe 302-864-8643,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2111686
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range - Electric, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Open Floorplan, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,098
- Total interior livable area: 1,098 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,098
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Crushed Stone, Driveway, Off Street, On Street
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Enclosed, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canal
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal
- Waterfront features: Private Dock Site, Canal, Public Access, Boat - Powered
- Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 50
Lot
- Size: 4,792 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50.00 x 100.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 13417.1995.00
- Zoning: TN
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Stick Built
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1982
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 150 Amps
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Cable, Satellite Internet Service
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: South Bethany Harbor
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bethany Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $956/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $869,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,636
- Date on market: 5/22/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Inclusions: Furnished As Shown
- Exclusions: Some Personal Items And Furnishings, A List Will Be Provided
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$1,005,500
$955,000 - $1.06M
$2,354/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Contingent | $1,050,000$956/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2111686 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000$956/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2111686 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2026 | Contingent | $1,050,000$956/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2111686 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000$956/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,856 +178% | $434,500 +2590.4% |
| 2024 | $668 +0.1% | $16,150 |
| 2023 | $667 +1.6% | $16,150 |
| 2022 | $656 +3.1% | $16,150 |
| 2021 | $637 +4.8% | $16,150 |
| 2020 | $607 | $16,150 |
| 2019 | $607 +0.4% | $16,150 |
| 2018 | $605 -1.8% | $16,150 |
| 2017 | $616 +13.5% | $16,150 |
| 2016 | $543 -3% | $16,150 |
| 2015 | $559 +1.5% | $16,150 |
| 2014 | $551 -1.1% | $16,150 |
| 2013 | $557 -2.3% | $16,150 |
| 2012 | $570 +0.4% | $16,150 |
| 2011 | $567 | $16,150 |
| 2010 | $567 +0.4% | $16,150 |
| 2009 | $565 | $16,150 |
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Neighborhood: 19930
Nearby schools
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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