




226 Carlisle Rd, Bethany Beach, DE, 19930
About This Home
Experience coastal living at its finest in this beautifully renovated waterfront home, ideally situated just moments from the beach and offering 70 feet of prime canal frontage. With five spacious bedrooms, three full bathrooms, and one half bath, this exceptional property seamlessly blends luxury, comfort, and the ultimate waterfront lifestyle. Originally built in 1990 and completely renovated in 2021, the home was thoughtfully redesigned with entertaining and everyday living in mind. Sun-filled, open living spaces showcase stylish finishes throughout, while the gourmet kitchen serves as the heart of the home. Designed for both the avid cook and entertainer, it features a 48-inch KitchenAid range with a convenient pot filler, two dishwashers, a beverage refrigerator, an ice maker, two spacious pantries, and abundant workspace. The home's impressive features continue with two primary suites, beautifully tiled bathrooms and showers, luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, a double-sided ventless propane fireplace, energy-efficient geothermal heating and cooling, and an oversized garage. A custom built-in bookcase in the bunkroom conceals a hidden storage room that offers endless possibilities, including use as additional storage, a private retreat, or the opportunity to create a future bathroom. Outdoor living is equally exceptional, with maintenance-free 25-year composite decking and a fully fenced backyard that offers privacy while overlooking the tranquil canal. Whether you're spending the day at the beach, launching your boat from your own backyard, entertaining on the deck, or simply relaxing by the water, this home offers the perfect setting to enjoy coastal living year-round. Combining an unbeatable location, extensive modern updates, and exceptional waterfront amenities, this is a rare opportunity to own a truly turnkey coastal retreat.
Getting Around
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Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Excellent
- Year built: 1990
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Construction materials: Stick Built
Notable Dates
- Major remodel year: 2021
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Coastal
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Oven,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliance(s),Washer,Water Heater,Microwave,Electric Water Heater
- Laundry features: Main Level
Basement
- Area: 0
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 4
- Main level bedrooms: 5
Features
- Soaking Tub,Bathroom - Stall Shower,Bathroom - Walk-In Shower,Ceiling Fan(s),Combination Dining/Living,Combination Kitchen/Dining,Combination Kitchen/Living,Dining Area,Entry Level Bedroom,Kitchen Island,Primary Bath(s),Pantry,Exposed Beams,Family Room Off Kitchen,Open Floorplan,Kitchen - Gourmet,Upgraded Countertops,Bar
- Window features: Window Treatments
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 2,400
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Heat Pump,Geothermal
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,400
- Total interior livable area: 2,400 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 13420.0836.00
- Zoning: TN
- Special condition: Standard
- Exclusions: To Be Sold Unfurnished
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Patio & porch: Deck,Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting,Flood Lights,Outdoor Shower,Street Lights
- Fencing: Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canal,Water,Garden
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Canal,Water
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Private Dock Site,Canal,Canoe/Kayak,Fishing Allowed,Private Access,Boat - Powered
- Frontage length: Water Frontage Ft: 70
Lot
- Lot size: 6,970 sqft
- Features: Cleared,Fishing Available,Front Yard
- Lot size dimensions: 70.00 x 100.00
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front,Garage Door Opener,Inside Entrance,Driveway,Off Street,Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
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
- Hurricane
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $12,616 | $151,392 |
| Home Insurance * | $257 | $3,084 |
| Property Taxes | $802 | $9,624 |
| Electricity | $265 | $3,185 |
| Total | $13,940 | $167,280 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Delaware FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Price change | $2,395,000 |
| 2026-07-03 | Listed for sale | $2,495,000 |
| 2020-09-01 | Sold | $820,000 |
| 2020-07-02 | Pending sale | $799,900 |
| 2020-07-01 | Listed for sale | $799,900 |
