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Sold on 07/31/2019

20 Short Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

$655,000

Last sold 07/31/2019 after 55 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,800

    Sqft ($364/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 20 Short Rd

Property type House
Neighborhood
HOA fee $196/month
Lot size 0.45 Acre
Parking 1 garage spaces
Property description
A very special coastal cottage located in a popular community with a PRIVATE LIFEGUARDED BEACH. Just a short bike ride to quaint downtown Bethany Beach. This home offers a bright and sunny living room with vaulted ceilings and skylights, kitchen/family room with fireplace and dining area, an esuite, 2 guest rooms, a screened porch for a quiet lazy afternoon, large deck, great for entertaining, outdoor shower and an oversized one car garage with a workshop area, 1/2 bath plus a large bonus room upstairs would make a great dorm room for young people to hang out, large sleepovers or an office. This home would be perfect for a weekend getaway. All situated on a private 140x140 lot.
Listed by
Listing Agent - VICKIE YORK
Listing Office - VICKIE YORK AT THE BEACH REALTY
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#DESU141830 • last updated 6 years ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 9 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Electric
Heating Electric
Type Residential
Status Closed
SqFt 1800
Lot Size (SqFt) 19602
Lot Size (Acres) 0.45
Annual Property Tax 1142
HOA Fee 2350, Annually
New Construction (Y/N) N
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Full Baths 2
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Flooring Hardwood
Appliances Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dryer - Front Loading, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked
Walls/ Ceilings Beamed Ceilings, Wood Walls
Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Skylight(s), Window Treatments, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Exposed Beams, Master Bath(s)
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Foundation Crawl Space
Garage Desc Garage - Front Entry, Oversized
Parking Desc Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
# Garage Spaces 1
# Parking Spaces 1
# Detached Garage Spaces 1
Exterior Features Outside Shower
Existing Structures Above Grade, Below Grade
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Pool No Pool
Security Features Smoke Detector
Inclusions Furnished
HOA Amenities Beach
Location
Subdivision MIDDLESEX BEACH
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
School District INDIAN RIVER
Directions From Bethany, South On Rt 1, Right On Short Rd, House On The Left.
Zoning L
Lot/ Land Details
Road Responsibility Private
Road Surface Type Black Top
We are not permitted to show value estimates for this property.
  • Jul 2025
    Public Records
  • Jul 1, 2025 Sold
    $1,250,000 (+90.8%)
  • Aug 2019
    Public Records
  • Aug 2, 2019 Sold
    $655,000
  • Jul 2019
    mls logo MLS # DESU141830
  • Jul 31, 2019 Sold
    $655,000 (-3.7%)
  • Jun 17, 2019 Pending
    —
  • Jun 6, 2019 Listed
    $679,900
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2023
    $1,249 +1.7%
    $30,200
  • 2022
    $1,227 +3.1%
    $30,200
  • 2021
    $1,190 +4.8%
    $30,200
  • 2020
    $1,136 +52.9%
    $30,200
  • 2019
    $743
    $30,200
  • 20 Short Rd
    $655K
  • Middlesex Beach
    —
  • 19930
    $942K -15% y/y
  • Bethany Beach
    $899K -13% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
18 Short Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 $1,686,000 4/3 3,737 0.02
17 Bayberry Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 $1,287,000 3/— 2,160 0.03
19 Bayberry Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 $1,103,000 2/— 720 0.03
22 Short Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 $1,185,000 3/— 1,666 0.03
19 Short Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 $1,385,000 6/4 2,109 0.04
21 Short Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 $1,314,000 4/— 1,329 0.04
17 Short Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 $976,000 3/— 840 0.05
16 Short Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 $1,250,800 3/— 1,392 0.05

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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8/10
Lord Baltimore Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Indian River School District
5/10
Selbyville Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Indian River School District
6/10
Indian River High School
public Grades 9-12
Indian River School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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