ddMLS # DESU2085216
145 petherton dr, South Bethany, DE 19930
$1,199,000
Single Family Home
Classic Coastal Cottage with Private Dock and Boat Ramp – Just 2 Blocks to the Beach! Welcome to 145 Petherton Drive, an iconic late 1960's South Bethany cottage brimming with nostalgic charm and unbeatable potential. Just a two-block stroll to the private beaches of South Bethany, this home offers the quintessential coastal lifestyle—where mornings start with a walk to the ocean and evenings end with waterfront sunsets from your own dock. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath retreat features an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining Read More
Property Summary
Status:
Active
MLS #:
DESU2085216
Street Address:
145 Petherton Dr
City, State Zip:
South Bethany, DE 19930
County:
Sussex
Community:
South Bethany Harbor
Type:
Single Family Home
Area:
1,417 Sq Ft
Price
$1,199,000
Beds:
3
Baths:
1 Full / 1 Half
Garage:
0
Year Built:
1969
# of Stories:
1
Style:
Cottage
Property Description
Classic Coastal Cottage with Private Dock and Boat Ramp – Just 2 Blocks to the Beach! Welcome to 145 Petherton Drive, an iconic late 1960's South Bethany cottage brimming with nostalgic charm and unbeatable potential. Just a two-block stroll to the private beaches of South Bethany, this home offers the quintessential coastal lifestyle—where mornings start with a walk to the ocean and evenings end with waterfront sunsets from your own dock. This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath retreat features an open-concept living, kitchen, and dining area, laundry room, and a spacious 3-season wraparound sunroom—perfect for relaxing with a book, dining alfresco, or watching the boats drift along the canal with direct access to the Assawoman Bay. Boaters will appreciate the private dock and boat ramp. Whether you choose to embrace the home’s vintage beach cottage character or envision a custom new-build that captures panoramic canal views, this property is a rare opportunity to own a piece of South Bethany history in one of the most desirable locations along the Delaware coast. Just a quick bike ride or walk to downtown Bethany Beach, shops, and restaurants—this is your chance to make beach memories for generations to come. Explore the possibilities at 145 Petherton Drive—where the beach, bay, and boating lifestyle all come together.Property Details
Bedrooms
Total Bedrooms:
3
BATHROOMS
Bath - Full:
1
Bath - Half:
1
Total Baths:
2
KITCHEN & DINING
- Attic
- Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Carpet
- Combination Kitchen/Dining
- Entry Level Bedroom
- Floor Plan - Traditional
- Kitchen - Eat-In
- Kitchen - Table Space
- Window Treatments
OTHER ROOMS
Total Rooms:
6
INTERIOR FEATURES
- Attic
- Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Carpet
- Combination Kitchen/Dining
- Entry Level Bedroom
- Floor Plan - Traditional
- Kitchen - Eat-In
- Kitchen - Table Space
- Window Treatments
Flooring:
Carpet, Vinyl
Furnished:
No
Accessibility:
None
Elevator:
No
Extra Unit:
Cottage
APPLIANCES
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven/Range - Electric
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Water Heater
- Dryer
HEATING & COOLING
Cooling:
Central A/C
Heating:
Forced Air
Fireplace:
None
UTILITES
- Public
- Public Sewer
POOL & SPA
Pool: None
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION
Style:
Cottage
Floors:
1
Construction Type:
Crawl Space
Exterior Type:
Block, Frame, Mixed
Foundation:
Crawl Space
Roofing:
Architectural Shingle
EXTERIOR & LOT FEATURES
- Boat Storage
- Outside Shower
- Outbuilding(s)
Views:
Yes - Canal
Lot Sq Ft:
4792
Lot Size:
50.00 x 100.00
WATERFRONT & WATER ACCESS
Waterfront Description:
Canal
Waterfront:
Yes
GARAGE & PARKING:
# of Garage Spaces:
0
Parking:
Driveway, On Street Concrete Driveway
SCHOOL INFORMATION
School District:
Indian River
OTHER PROPERTY INFO
City:
South Bethany
Area:
Baltimore Hundred (31001)
Subdivision:
South Bethany Harbor
In City Limits:
No
Map Section:
Between Rt 1 & 113
New Construction:
No
Historic Distict:
No
Last Price Change:
05/23/2025 12:05:43
# of Day on Market:
20 Days
FINANCE INFO
List Price:
$1,199,000
Annual Property Tax:
$581
HOA Fees:
$0
Condo Fees:
$0
Financing Type:
Cash, Conventional
LISTING FIRM
Listed By:
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Listing Firm Phone:
2147483647
ASK A QUESTION
Call us at 302-344-9002 or use the form below to contact us regarding this property or to request a private showing.