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34710 Bethany Dr, Frankford, DE, 19945

3beds
1baths
1,280sqft
$575,000
$449price/sqft
$3,561/moest. monthly cost
$142,440/yrincome needed

About This Home

Nestled along a peaceful canal in Miller Creek with direct access to Little Bay and the expansive Little Assawoman Bay, this exceptional waterfront property presents a rare opportunity to create your dream coastal retreat. No HOA!!!!! Situated on an oversized double lot totaling approximately .22 acres, the property offers the ideal setting for boating enthusiasts, anglers, kayakers, and anyone seeking the laid-back lifestyle that defines Delaware's coast. The existing 3-bedroom, 1-bath cottage with an attached 2-car garage is being offered as is, allowing you to reimagine the property to suit your vision. Whether you choose to restore, rebuild, or design a custom waterfront home, the possibilities are endless. Dock your boat or water toys just steps from your door and spend your days exploring the scenic waterways leading to Little Assawoman Bay. Located just minutes from Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island, dining, shopping, golf, and entertainment, this is a rare chance to secure a prime waterfront homesite in one of coastal Delaware's most desirable locations. Bring your imagination and capitalize on the incredible potential this unique waterfront property has to offer.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
25
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
Selbyville Middle SchoolGrades 6-86.6 mi
6/10
Indian River High SchoolGrades 9-127.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1972

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Construction materials: Combination

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 3

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,280

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Heat Pump,Forced Air,Electric
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,280
  • Total interior livable area: 1,280 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 13419.0062.00 & 13419.0063.00
  • Zoning: GR
  • Special condition: Standard
  • Exclusions: Contents Of The Garage

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Pool features: None
  • Fencing: Split Rail
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Canal
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Canal
  • On waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront features: Private Dock Site,Canal,Canoe/Kayak,Fishing Allowed,Boat - Powered,Personal Watercraft (PWC),Private Access,Bay
  • Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 50

Lot

  • Lot size: 9,583 sqft
  • Features: Bulkheaded
  • Lot size dimensions: 50.00 x 100.00 & 50.00 x 100.00

Parking

  • Total spaces: 6
  • Parking features: Storage,Garage Faces Side,Asphalt,Attached,Driveway
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 4

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Hurricane
Winter Weather
Coastal Flooding
Inland Flooding
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Delaware Counties

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $2,907$34,884
Home Insurance *$122$1,464
Property Taxes $281$3,372
Electricity $251$3,021
Total$3,561$42,732
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$122,091/yr
40% on housing$106,830/yr
45% on housing$94,960/yr

Delaware FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 1,170Commercial: 57
Total Premiums$607,000
Total Exposure$249.53M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 5.6%
5.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.7%
8.7%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.2%
1.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$449This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19945$203
Sussex County$247

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19945
Sussex County

Current Market Trends

No market data available for this area

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-17Listed for sale$575,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentKara Hawkins
BrokerageEngel & Volkers Ocean City

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