A show stopper! Elegant, solidly constructed 3 or 4-bedroom, 3.5 bath custom home located in the heart of the upscale beach community of Middlesex Beach. Just a few short blocks to the beautiful sands and waves of the quiet beach and majestic ocean. Bike or walk to downtown Bethany Beach shopping, the boardwalk, and tons of award winning restaurants. Valuable property nearly 1/3 of an acre, with a spacious yard, long driveway and plenty of parking! Enter via the large covered porch in to the impressive foyer with elegant moldings, rich hardwood floors, and natural light. The open-concept main level features a large stunning eat-in kitchen with luxurious custom finishes; veined quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, double wall ovens, gas cooking, plenty of storage, built-in serving area and island seating. Thoughtfully located, just off the kitchen is a full service laundry room with 2nd refrigerator which attaches to the oversized side-loading 2 car garage. The main level features a spacious owner’s suite (15 ft X 26 ft) with two walk-in closets and a lavishly appointed owner’s bath. Also on the main level are 2 generous guest bedrooms each with private baths and an available private entrance. Solid hardwood floors and high quality trim details tie the spaces together throughout. Enjoy a full formal dining room, central living room with custom built-in cabinetry and a wood burning fireplace. Then step into a light-soaked sunroom surrounded by glass and overlooking the huge back yard which could provide the backdrop for large gatherings, cook-outs, or other affairs from casual to formal. Step out of the sunroom to the picturesque decking, outside shower, and adorable little house which could fulfill many different purposes from beach toy storage, to garden shed, to work space, art villa or playhouse. Pass your time on the covered front porch with a cool glass of lemonade or favorite wine. Nothing beats strolling up to the private beach to watch the sunrise in the morning with your coffee. Upstairs, this home offers incredible opportunities to expand into the bunk room, or the open loft which overlooks the living area and could be a game area, reading cubby or extra sleeping space. Enjoy 1482 of walk in unfinished storage space or choose to finish some of the space which features two "rooms" and a second staircase leading to the garage. Details that would make this home a pleasure to own are low maintenance hardi-plank siding, a dedicated storage/mechanical room, and multi-zone HVAC thoughtfully designed to minimize expense if all parts of the home are not occupied. Enjoy very low Delaware taxes and HOA fee. Owned by just one family, never rented, this home would make an elegant second home, year round home, or investment.
Sold for $1,595,000 on 06/16/25
$1,595,000
18 Short Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
4beds
2,929sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2007
0.45 Acres Lot
$1,595,100 Zestimate®
$545/sqft
$2,772 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 16, 2025 at 09:01am
Listed by:
SARAH SCHIFANO 302-858-3945,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.,
Co-Listing Agent: Ann Baker 302-858-8518,
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with:
Betsy Perry, RS0036416
Keller Williams Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2085058

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Central, Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven, Oven/Range - Gas, Double Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Dryer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit
Features
- Additional Stairway, Attic, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood
- Windows: Double Hung, Vinyl Clad, Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,120
- Total interior livable area: 2,929 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,929
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 10
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 8
- Details: Garage Sqft: 709
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Dimensions: 140.00 x 140.00
- Features: Backs to Trees, Landscaped, No Thru Street, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 13417.155.01
- Zoning: MR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Coastal,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stick Built, HardiPlank Type
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2007
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Bethany Beach
- Subdivision: Middlesex Beach
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $3,200 annually
- Amenities included: Beach Access
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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