Beautiful Southern charm coastal home in The Salt Pond community features 5 bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths. Enjoy the southern charm of a large front covered porch as you step into an open foyer with vaulted ceiling. Inside on the main level you will discover a spacious living room, formal dining room, lovely kitchen with large pantry. The master suite is located off the living room with private bath and walk in closet. Past the kitchen is a cozy family room with pellet stove to curl up with a book or just step outside to a patio with fire pit and pergola and a spacious private backyard. Not to be missed on the main level is a half-bathroom and spacious laundry room that offers easy access to the detached oversized garage with second level offering a ton of storage. As you move upstairs you will enjoy 4 bedrooms and a spacious full bath. This well-loved home is ideally located on Oyster Shell Cove which backs to the Loop Canal. The Salt Pond offers indoor and outdoor pools tennis and pickleball courts, play area, community kayak launch and a community Recreation Center with an executive 18-hole golf course. You'll find all this within a mile to the beach. This is a primary home for the seller please call for your private showing today.
For sale
Price cut: $26K (1/12)
$799,000
263 Oyster Shell Cv, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
5beds
3,000sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1998
9,100 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$266/sqft
$208/mo HOA
What's special
Spacious private backyardFormal dining roomSpacious laundry roomLarge front covered porch
- 151 days |
- 3,413 |
- 83 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 04, 2026 at 12:36am
Listed by:
KIM HOOK 302-537-3424,
RE/MAX Coastal (302) 537-3400,
Co-Listing Agent: Colby Roy Hook 302-858-3134,
RE/MAX Coastal
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2099996
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Disposal
- Laundry: Has Laundry
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Dining Area, Attic, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Pellet Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,000
- Total interior livable area: 3,000 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,000
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Storage, Oversized, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Lawn Sprinkler
- Pool features: Community
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
Lot
- Size: 9,100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 65.00 x 140.00
- Features: Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaped, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 13413.001780.00
- Zoning: MR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Coastal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stick Built
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1998
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Phone Available, Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Salt Pond
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Basketball Court, Common Grounds, Community Center, Golf Course Membership Available, Indoor Pool, Pool, Putting Green, Tennis Court(s), Tot Lots/Playground, Water/Lake Privileges, Volleyball Courts, Shuffleboard Court, Clubhouse, Golf Course, Fitness Center
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Management, Pool(s), Road Maintenance, Snow Removal, Trash, Reserve Funds
- HOA fee: $2,490 annually
- HOA name: THE SALT POND
Location
- Region: Bethany Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $266/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $66,700
- Annual tax amount: $1,585
- Date on market: 11/5/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Exclusions: Bookcase In Family Room.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,000$266/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2099996 Report a problem | ||
| 2/11/2026 | Contingent | $799,000$266/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2099996 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2026 | Price change | $799,000-3.2%$266/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2099996 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $825,000$275/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2099996 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,391 +0.1% | $33,350 |
| 2023 | $1,389 +1.6% | $33,350 |
| 2022 | $1,367 +2.1% | $33,350 |
| 2021 | $1,339 +4.7% | $33,350 |
| 2020 | $1,278 | $33,350 |
| 2019 | $1,278 +0.4% | $33,350 |
| 2018 | $1,273 -0.9% | $33,350 |
| 2017 | $1,285 -0.8% | $33,350 |
| 2016 | $1,295 +9.9% | $33,350 |
| 2015 | $1,179 +1.5% | $33,350 |
| 2014 | $1,162 -1.1% | $33,350 |
| 2013 | $1,174 +2.8% | $33,350 |
| 2012 | $1,142 +0.3% | $33,350 |
| 2011 | $1,139 | $33,350 |
| 2010 | $1,139 +0.4% | $33,350 |
| 2009 | $1,134 | $33,350 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$4,548/mo
Principal & interest
$4120
Property taxes
$220
HOA Fees
$208
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19930
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lord Baltimore Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 7/10Selbyville Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 9 mi
- 6/10Indian River High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.9 mi
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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