South Bethany, DE 19930 138 Bayshore Drive
$1,685,000



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Presented By: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Home Details
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 wateran 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.
Presented By: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Interior Features for 138 Bayshore Drive
Bedrooms
Bedrooms Count All Lower Levels0
Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels3
Bedrooms Count Lower Level 10
Bedrooms Count Upper Level 13
Main Level Bedrooms1
Total Bedrooms4
Bathrooms
Bathrooms Half Upper Level 10
Bathrooms Half Main Level1
Bathrooms Half Lower Level 10
Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels0
Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels0
Bathrooms Full Upper Level 12
Bathrooms Full Lower Level 11
Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels2
Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels1
Bathrooms Count Upper Level 12.00
Bathrooms Count Lower Level 11.00
Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels2
Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels1
Half Baths1
Total Baths5
Other Interior Features
LivingAreaSourceEstimated
Below Grade Unfin Area UnitsSquare Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT0
Below Grade Unfin SQFT SourceAssessor
Above Grade Finished Area2200
Above Grade Finished Area SourceEstimated
Above Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
Basement (Y/N)No
Below Grade Finished Area0
Below Grade Finished Area SourceAssessor
Below Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
Central Air Y/NYes
Fireplace FeaturesWood
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringHardwood, Ceramic Tile, Partially Carpeted
Heating FuelElectric
Heating Y/NYes
Hot WaterElectric
Interior AmenitiesCeiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen - Island, Upgraded Countertops, Built-Ins, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry
Laundry TypeUpper Floor
Total Fireplaces1
Window FeaturesCasement, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Insulated, Screens, Vinyl Clad
Other Rooms
Room TypeLiving Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Laundry, Office, Screened Porch
Room Details for 138 Bayshore Drive
Bedroom 2
level
Upper 1
description
Flooring - Carpet
Bedroom 3
level
Upper 1
description
Attached Bathroom, Flooring - Carpet
Bedroom 4
level
Upper 1
description
Flooring - Carpet
Dining Room
level
Main
description
Flooring - HardWood
Kitchen
level
Main
description
Flooring - HardWood
Laundry
level
Upper 1
Living Room
level
Main
description
Flooring - HardWood
Office
level
Lower 1
description
Attached Bathroom
Primary Bedroom
level
Main
description
Attached Bathroom, Built-Ins, Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Screened Porch
level
Main
General for 138 Bayshore Drive
Acceptable FinancingCash, Conventional
AccessibilityNone
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
AppliancesBuilt-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Freezer, Icemaker, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Dispenser, Water Heater
Architectural StyleCoastal
Association Recreation FeeN
Bathrooms Count Main Level2.00
Bathrooms Full Main Level1
Building NameNONE AVAILABLE
CitySOUTH BETHANY
Condo/Coop Association fee Y/NNo
Construction MaterialsFrame, Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
Cool FuelElectric
CoolingCentral A/C
CountySUSSEX
DirectionsFrom Route One turn West onto Bayshore Drive, 138 will be on the Right
ExclusionsSee list of exclusions and bill of sale attached.
Full Baths4
Garage Y/NNo
HOANo
HeatingForced Air, Heat Pump(s)
Historic Y/NNo
Legal SubdivisionSouth Bethany Harbor
Levels2
Living Area2200
Location TypeCanal
Lot Size Square Feet5000.00
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS AreaBaltimore Hundred (31001)
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresAbove Grade, Below Grade
OwnershipFee Simple
Patio/Porch FeaturesEnclosed, Porch(es), Screened, Patio(s)
PossessionSettlement
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG765.91
Property TypeResidential
RoofArchitectural Shingle, Pitched
School DistrictINDIAN RIVER
Security FeaturesSecurity System, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusACTIVE
Structure TypeDetached
Subdivision NameSOUTH BETHANY HARBOR
Sussex DE QuadrantsBetween Rt 1 & 113
Tax Annual Amount3234.0
Tax Lot70
Tax Year2025
Total SQFT2200
Vacation Rental Y/NNo
ViewCanal, Garden/Lawn, Panoramic
Virtual TourClick here
Water Access Y/NYes
Waterfront FeaturesPrivate Dock Site
Year Built2012
Year Built SourceAssessor
ZoningTN
Exterior for 138 Bayshore Drive
# of Attached Carport Spaces2
Dock Type and FeaturesHoist/Lift Electric, Private
Dock/Slip Conveys YNYes
Door FeaturesSliding Glass
Exterior AmenitiesBoat Storage, Extensive Hardscape, Outbuilding(s), Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Secure Storage
Foundation DetailsPilings, Flood Vent
Land Use Code1 1
Lot Dimensions50.00 x 100.00
Lot FeaturesBulkheaded, Fishing Available, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Acres0.11
Lot Size SourceEstimated
LotDimensionsSourceAssessor
Navigable Water Y/NYes
Number of Docks1
Number of Slips1
PoolNo Pool
Road Frontage Length50
Road Surface TypeBlack Top
Total Parking Spaces10
Type of ParkingAttached Carport, Driveway, Off Street
Water Access FeaturesBoat - Powered, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed, Private Access
Water Body TypeCanal
Water Oriented Y/NYes
Water SourcePublic
Water View Y/NYes
Waterfront Y/NYes
Additional Details
Price History
Abe Thomas
Agent
Price
$1,685,000
MLS#DESU2114248
List Date
06/18/2026
Property Type
Single Family
Phone
(469) 525-7526
SQFT • 2,200