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138 Bayshore Drive

SOUTH BETHANY, DE 19930
  • $1,685,000
  • STATUS: Active
  • ON SITE: 22 Days
  • ID#: DESU2114248
UPDATED: 13 min ago
$1,685,000
  • 4
    BEDS
  • 0.11
    ACRES
  • 4
    BATHS
  • 1
    1/2 BATHS
  • 2,200
    SQFT
  • $766
    $/SQFT
Neighborhood:
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
2012
County:

School Ratings & Info

School District:

Description

Beautifully positioned along the canal and just a short walk to South Bethany's wide, lifeguarded beach, this exceptional waterfront retreat offers the best of both boating and beach living. Designed and built by a custom homebuilder as his family's personal residence, this elevated home showcases the quality craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and attention to detail that define truly exceptional coastal living. The inviting great room features hardwood flooring, a wood-burning fireplace, and expansive canal views. The well-appointed kitchen offering granite countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a large center island, flows seamlessly into the dining area and living space. Step outside to the spacious screened porch overlooking the water—an ideal setting for morning coffee, evening cocktails, or outdoor dining. The main-level primary suite offers a private retreat with a beautifully renovated spa-like bathroom and custom walk-in closet. Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms, including a comfortable ensuite guest room and a full-sized laundry room. The lower level offers a versatile bonus room with a full bath that can easily serve as a fifth bedroom, guest suite, home office, or flex space plus an abundance of conditioned storage space for all your beach and boating necessities. Impact-class windows, engineered to withstand extremely high winds, provide added peace of mind for coastal living. Outdoor living is equally impressive with an expansive brick paver patio, fire pit, exterior speaker system, and private dock equipped with a 10,000-pound boat lift. Tucked away on a quiet non-through street, this home offers easy access to all that South Bethany has to offer and is just a 10-minute walk to a dog -friendly beach. Spend your days at the beach, cruise the waterways by boat or jet ski, launch a kayak from your backyard, and enjoy the convenience of docking your boat just steps from your door. This is coastal living at its finest.

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138 Bayshore Drive SOUTH BETHANY, DE 19930

  • Price: $1,685,000
  • Status: Active
  • On Site: 22 Days
  • Updated: 13 min ago
  • ID#: DESU2114248
4
Beds
4
Baths
1
½ Baths
0.11
Acres
2,200
SQFT
$766
$/SQFT
2012
Built
Neighborhood:
South Bethany Harbor
County:
Sussex
Area:
Baltimore Hundred (31001)
School District:
Indian River
Property Description
Beautifully positioned along the canal and just a short walk to South Bethany's wide, lifeguarded beach, this exceptional waterfront retreat offers the best of both boating and beach living. Designed and built by a custom homebuilder as his family's personal residence, this elevated home showcases the quality craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and attention to detail that define truly exceptional coastal living. The inviting great room features hardwood flooring, a wood-burning fireplace, and expansive canal views. The well-appointed kitchen offering granite countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a large center island, flows seamlessly into the dining area and living space. Step outside to the spacious screened porch overlooking the water—an ideal setting for morning coffee, evening cocktails, or outdoor dining. The main-level primary suite offers a private retreat with a beautifully renovated spa-like bathroom and custom walk-in closet. Upstairs, you'll find three additional bedrooms, including a comfortable ensuite guest room and a full-sized laundry room. The lower level offers a versatile bonus room with a full bath that can easily serve as a fifth bedroom, guest suite, home office, or flex space plus an abundance of conditioned storage space for all your beach and boating necessities. Impact-class windows, engineered to withstand extremely high winds, provide added peace of mind for coastal living. Outdoor living is equally impressive with an expansive brick paver patio, fire pit, exterior speaker system, and private dock equipped with a 10,000-pound boat lift. Tucked away on a quiet non-through street, this home offers easy access to all that South Bethany has to offer and is just a 10-minute walk to a dog -friendly beach. Spend your days at the beach, cruise the waterways by boat or jet ski, launch a kayak from your backyard, and enjoy the convenience of docking your boat just steps from your door. This is coastal living at its finest.
Exterior Features

Architectural Style Coastal Construction Materials FrameStick BuiltVinyl Siding Distance To Body Of Water 0 Docks 1 Door Features Sliding Glass Exterior Features Boat StorageExtensive HardscapeOutbuilding(s)Exterior LightingFlood LightsSecure Storage Garage YN No Location Type Canal Lot Features BulkheadedFishing AvailableFront YardLandscapingRear YardSideYard(s) Other Structures Office/StudioShed Parking Types Attached CarportDrivewayOff Street Patio And Porch Features EnclosedPorch(es)ScreenedPatio(s) Pool No Pool Road Surface Type Black Top Roof Architectural ShinglePitched Slips 1 View CanalGarden/LawnPanoramic Water Access Features Boat - PoweredCanoe/KayakFishing AllowedPrivate Access Water Access YN Yes Water Body Type Canal Water View YN Yes Waterfront Features Private Dock Site Waterfront YN Yes

Interior Features

Above Grade Fin SQFT 2200 Appliances Built-In MicrowaveDishwasherDisposalDryerExhaust FanFreezerIcemakerOven/Range - ElectricRefrigeratorStainless Steel AppliancesWasherWater DispenserWater Heater Basement YN No Below Grade Finished Area 0 Below Grade Unfinished Area 0 Cooling Central A/C Exclusions See list of exclusions and bill of sale attached. Fireplace Features Wood Fireplace YN Yes Fireplaces Total 1 Flooring HardwoodCeramic TilePartially Carpeted Heating Forced AirHeat Pump(s) Heating YN Yes Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s)Dining AreaKitchen - IslandUpgraded CountertopsBuilt-InsCombination Dining/LivingCombination Kitchen/DiningCombination Kitchen/LivingEntry Level BedroomKitchen - GourmetPantryPrimary Bath(s)Sound SystemWalk-in Closet(s)Window TreatmentsWood Floors Laundry Type Upper Floor Levels 2 Main Level Bedrooms 1 Room List Living RoomDining RoomPrimary BedroomBedroom 2Bedroom 3Bedroom 4KitchenLaundryOfficeScreened Porch Security Features Security SystemCarbon Monoxide Detector(s)Main Entrance LockSmoke Detector Upper Level1 Bedrooms 3 Walls Ceilings HighDry WallCathedral Ceilings

Property Features

Acceptable Financing CashConventional Accessibility Features None Association YN No Central Air YN Yes Condo YN No Cooling Fuel Electric Cross Street Route 1 and Bayshore Drive Federal Flood Zone YN Yes Foundation Details PilingsFlood Vent Heating Fuel Electric Historic YN No Hot Water Electric Navigable Water YN Y New Construction YN No Original MLSNumber 805050265734 Ownership Interest Fee Simple Sale Type Standard Senior Community YN No Sewer Public Sewer Structure Design Type Detached Tax Annual Amount 3234.00 Tax Lot 70 Vacation Rental YN No Water Source Public Window Features CasementDouble PaneEnergy EfficientInsulatedScreensVinyl Clad Zoning TN

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©2026 Bright MLS, All Rights Reserved. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale may no longer be available because they are for instance, under contract, sold, or are no longer being offered for sale. Information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS or The Matt Lenza Real Estate Team | Crown Homes Real Estate. Some real estate firms do not participate in IDX and their listings do not appear on this website. Some properties listed with participating firms do not appear on this website at the request of the seller. Data last updated: 2026-07-11T22:57:32.533.
 
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