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526 Doral Dr, Bethany Beach, DE, 19930

5beds
4baths
3,269sqft
$1,100,000
$336price/sqft
$6,524/moest. monthly cost
$260,960/yrincome needed

About This Home

Custom-built coastal retreat located just minutes from the beach in the amenity-rich community of Bethany West! Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully designed, this professionally furnished home offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience, featuring three distinct living areas and expansive outdoor spaces ideal for entertaining and relaxed coastal living. The open and airy floor plan welcomes you with vaulted ceilings, gleaming wood floors, and a spacious great room accented by a fireplace and French doors leading to an expansive rear deck and screened porch. The well-appointed kitchen features granite countertops, abundant cabinetry, and a large breakfast bar with seating, perfect for casual dining and gathering with family and friends. Designed to comfortably accommodate family and guests alike, the first floor includes a media room and full bath, while the second floor hosts the main living area, primary suite, and two additional bedrooms. The third floor offers two more bedrooms along with a spacious loft-style family room complete with a pool table, creating the ideal space for entertaining and recreation. After a day at the beach, enjoy the convenience of an outdoor shower and dedicated storage area for all your beach gear. Offered fully furnished, this turnkey property is ready for immediate enjoyment as a private coastal getaway or a strong rental investment, with 2026 rental income already booked. Situated on a quiet non-thru street, residents of Bethany West enjoy exceptional community amenities including two swimming pools, four tennis courts, eight pickleball courts, a fitness center, and access to the Assawoman Canal for kayaking and paddleboarding. Walk or bike to the beach, take advantage of the convenient town trolley, or utilize Bethany Beach parking permits for easy access to downtown shops, restaurants, and the boardwalk.

Getting Around

28
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
43
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
Selbyville Middle SchoolGrades 6-89.2 mi
6/10
Indian River High SchoolGrades 9-128.9 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Very Good
  • Year built: 1997

Materials

  • Foundation: Pilings
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Construction materials: Stick Built,Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Coastal
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Cooktop,Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Ice Maker,Refrigerator,Microwave,Oven/Range - Gas,Washer,Water Heater,Tankless Water Heater,Electric Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 4
  • Main level bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bedrooms: 3

Features

  • Attic,Breakfast Area,Eat-in Kitchen,Combination Kitchen/Living,Ceiling Fan(s),Bar,Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Door features: Insulated
  • Window features: Screens,Skylight(s),Window Treatments
  • Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Tile/Brick
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 3,269

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Heat Pump,Wall Unit,Forced Air,Electric,Central
  • Cooling features: Heat Pump,Wall Unit(s),Central Air,Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,269
  • Total interior livable area: 3,269 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 13417.0738.01
  • Zoning: TN
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Three
  • Stories: 3
  • Pool features: Community
  • Patio & porch: Deck,Porch,Screened
  • Exterior features: Outdoor Shower
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Trees/Woods

Lot

  • Lot size: 6,970 sqft
  • Features: Cul-De-Sac,Wooded,Unknown Soil Type
  • Lot size dimensions: 70.00 x 100.00

Parking

  • Total spaces: 7
  • Parking features: Gravel,Off Street,Driveway
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 7

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

  • Coastal Flooding
    Coastal FloodingModerate
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Coastal Flooding
Cold Wave
Hurricane
Inland Flooding
Winter Weather
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 $5,562$66,744
Home Insurance *$257$3,084
Property Taxes $344$4,128
Electricity $361$4,338
Total$6,524$78,288
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$223,680/yr
40% on housing$195,720/yr
45% on housing$173,973/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

$336This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19930$670
Sussex County$247

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19930
Sussex County

Current Market Trends

No market data available for this area

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2015-12-15Sold$620,000
2015-07-24Price change$639,500
2015-03-26Listed for sale$695,000

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AgentHENRY A JAFFE
BrokerageMonument Sotheby's International Realty

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