Thanks to an enchanting blend of natural beauty and market demand, Bethany Beach is an exceptional opportunity for real estate investment. As a quiet resort town, Bethany Beach is part of the popular "Quiet Resorts" strip, which supports a year-round population of nearly 1,000 that swells to around 15,000 in the summer. Its broad, family-focused beaches and a charming half-mile boardwalk are home to events like seaside craft shows and bandstand concerts. This lends to a vibrant culture without overwhelming crowds.
The regional economy benefits from tourism and nearby employment centers. Delaware Seashore State Park, marinas, golf courses like Bear Trap Dunes, and water sport facilities draw active-minded residents and renters year-round. Local shops, boutique eateries, and sunset concerts enhance lifestyle appeal, attracting visitors and long-term tenants. Proximity to major Northeast cities makes Bethany Beach easy to reach by road, elevating its status as a weekend and vacation destination. Combined with Delaware's favorable tax environment (no sales tax and comparatively low property taxes) this makes the investment case even stronger.
Popular Streets in Bethany Beach, Delaware
2nd St12344$1,603,3092,432 Sq.Ft.2/28/20253rd St11644$1,593,8192,343 Sq.Ft.1/15/2025Bayshore Dr10343$1,202,7062,124 Sq.Ft.3/6/2025Bethany Loop11833$794,5702,392 Sq.Ft.5/19/2025Dune Rd9553$1,997,8632,430 Sq.Ft.4/10/2025Edgewater House Rd16522$1,203,4121,353 Sq.Ft.5/23/2025Garfield Pkwy14233$721,6541,693 Sq.Ft.6/20/2025Georgetowne House Rd9632$942,3131,096 Sq.Ft.12/16/2024Harbour House Rd9632$1,042,3961,096 Sq.Ft.9/28/2024Island House Rd10832$993,8981,145 Sq.Ft.8/16/2024All Streets in Bethany Beach, Delaware
1st St7344$1,395,7362,410 Sq.Ft.2/14/20252nd St12344$1,603,3092,432 Sq.Ft.2/28/20253rd St11644$1,593,8192,343 Sq.Ft.1/15/20254th St8343$1,596,0492,241 Sq.Ft.11/4/20245th St6744$1,522,5302,270 Sq.Ft.12/23/20246th St3943$1,227,9742,038 Sq.Ft.10/9/20247th St3243$1,183,0001,860 Sq.Ft.3/18/20248th St2844$1,314,6072,231 Sq.Ft.4/15/20259th St1954$1,382,0002,645 Sq.Ft.5/23/202510th St1043$1,289,3002,742 Sq.Ft.4/4/202411th St1233$1,182,7502,223 Sq.Ft.11/26/2024Addy Rd3443$1,234,3243,283 Sq.Ft.8/30/2024Admiral Rd3043$1,149,8671,806 Sq.Ft.2/28/2024Admiral Rd 21N/A2$848,000700 Sq.Ft.6/10/2022Alda Ln1544$1,655,6673,170 Sq.Ft.1/21/2022Alexander Dr934$941,2221,916 Sq.Ft.9/28/2023Alicia Ct955$3,010,6673,507 Sq.Ft.9/11/2023Anchorage Ave6143$1,477,5082,159 Sq.Ft.5/7/2025Anchorage Dr6243$1,250,1292,089 Sq.Ft.4/21/2023Andrew St1143$1,630,3642,647 Sq.Ft.8/16/2024Annapolis House Rd8922$730,0571,108 Sq.Ft.1/24/2025Argyle Ln1443$1,015,8572,374 Sq.Ft.1/16/2024Arthurstown Rd832$565,8751,720 Sq.Ft.11/9/2020Ashwood Ct1443$1,334,4291,969 Sq.Ft.10/10/2019Ashwood St3944$1,803,4102,635 Sq.Ft.10/1/2024Assawoman St854$1,291,8573,425 Sq.Ft.12/27/2018Atlantic Ave8055$2,488,2752,592 Sq.Ft.8/11/2023Ayres Rd1045$3,570,1002,896 Sq.Ft.4/15/2022Azalea Ct3N/AN/A$577,667N/A9/21/2010Baltimore St1254$2,313,0833,536 Sq.Ft.3/7/2023Bank Rd755$1,790,7142,501 Sq.Ft.6/7/2021Barnacle Ct533$882,6002,449 Sq.Ft.4/30/2020Bayberry Cir4633$612,7611,603 Sq.Ft.8/31/2024Bayberry Ct3022$643,8331,281 Sq.Ft.11/21/2024Bayberry Dunes Ln1654$2,602,6883,344 Sq.Ft.8/23/2024Bayberry Rd2943$1,238,5522,280 Sq.Ft.6/12/2025Bay Rd3033$953,7671,492 Sq.Ft.5/16/2025Bayshore Dr10343$1,202,7062,124 Sq.Ft.3/6/2025Beach Cove Sq2554$1,017,8001,266 Sq.Ft.4/7/2025Beach Dr856$996,3754,218 Sq.Ft.3/25/2021Beach Haven Dr2432$516,2081,287 Sq.Ft.5/9/2025Beach Pebble Sq1243$688,2502,233 Sq.Ft.9/9/2020Beach Plum Ln733$1,937,5712,516 Sq.Ft.8/27/2024Beachwood Ln1943$907,4742,321 Sq.Ft.6/30/2021Belle Rd1944$1,276,7372,474 Sq.Ft.11/21/2024Bellhaven Ct754$881,0002,885 Sq.Ft.10/30/2020Bennett Rd1256$2,599,4174,174 Sq.Ft.10/31/2024Bethany Dr3633$591,4171,257 Sq.Ft.6/24/2024Bethany Loop11833$794,5702,392 Sq.Ft.5/19/2025Black Gum Dr4833$888,2341,886 Sq.Ft.7/31/2024Boone Rd734$1,275,8571,828 Sq.Ft.11/24/2014Brandywine Dr6043$1,351,3832,237 Sq.Ft.5/29/2025Brandywine House Rd8922$730,3711,001 Sq.Ft.6/11/2025Bridge Rd3243$1,252,5942,223 Sq.Ft.6/24/2025Brighton Ct1632$517,6251,084 Sq.Ft.7/6/2015Brighton Run822$442,250900 Sq.Ft.2/14/2025Brighton Trl4022$557,5751,080 Sq.Ft.1/3/2025Brighton Vw1032$498,3001,125 Sq.Ft.12/9/2024Bristol Rd1643$1,352,3131,906 Sq.Ft.11/2/2021Brixton Ct654$2,679,0003,592 Sq.Ft.6/28/2014Brookview Ct1043$861,3001,972 Sq.Ft.12/21/2020Burningtree Ct642$838,3331,681 Sq.Ft.3/30/2023Camelback Dr456$3,347,0003,945 Sq.Ft.3/16/2018Camelsback Dr156$2,367,0002,776 Sq.Ft.3/17/2023Campbell Pl3655$1,771,0292,656 Sq.Ft.1/9/2025Canal Ct5833$735,5861,371 Sq.Ft.12/20/2024Canal Rd1633$985,9331,831 Sq.Ft.9/22/2022Canal Way5944$1,009,0682,809 Sq.Ft.5/23/2025Candlelight Ln4033$822,9751,928 Sq.Ft.5/3/2024Cape Eleuthra Rd732$571,0001,996 Sq.Ft.1/12/2024Carlisle Rd4233$1,226,2142,233 Sq.Ft.6/12/2023Castle Ct1143$748,3641,647 Sq.Ft.3/21/2025Cattail Rd843$904,7501,885 Sq.Ft.8/1/2022Cedar Ct1442$729,2861,600 Sq.Ft.6/30/2020Cedarwood Ct1043$1,542,0002,743 Sq.Ft.10/30/2020Cedarwood St2955$1,865,7593,349 Sq.Ft.5/9/2025Center Ct2132$699,0481,711 Sq.Ft.1/31/2025Central Ave2454$1,898,7392,973 Sq.Ft.1/29/2024Central Blvd2644$2,051,9602,739 Sq.Ft.1/17/2025Charleys Run1945$1,213,7373,133 Sq.Ft.6/16/2023Cherry Hill Ct943$823,1111,979 Sq.Ft.4/11/2023Chesapeake House Rd8822$776,9661,090 Sq.Ft.5/27/2025Cleveland Ave2133$848,8571,791 Sq.Ft.5/31/2024Clubhouse Ln1732$499,3531,187 Sq.Ft.6/20/2024Coastal Hwy2924$1,612,6256,643 Sq.Ft.2/28/2024Coleman Gale Ln1133$1,147,2732,391 Sq.Ft.3/9/2022Collins Ct1242$766,0831,535 Sq.Ft.5/10/2024Collins Rd945$2,762,3335,009 Sq.Ft.10/15/2024Collins St7132$793,1431,798 Sq.Ft.5/16/2025Connor Ln454$1,847,0002,883 Sq.Ft.3/6/2024Cotton Patch Hls754$2,217,4293,264 Sq.Ft.7/21/2021Cotton Way1954$2,873,3163,235 Sq.Ft.6/11/2024Cove Rd4543$1,010,9561,571 Sq.Ft.2/7/2025Cove Way1654$1,935,2503,180 Sq.Ft.8/23/2023Creek Rd1144$1,658,1823,113 Sq.Ft.4/30/2024Creek Rd By View Park1N/AN/A$540,000N/A9/17/2024Cypress Lake Cir5824$872,0001,675 Sq.Ft.12/6/2024Darby Ln532$571,2002,004 Sq.Ft.1/24/2025Davis St544$1,460,2002,266 Sq.Ft.4/10/2019Daylily Ct14N/AN/A$773,143N/A6/4/2003209 Parkwood StBethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $2,056,000
Living Area 2,830 SqFt
Beds 4
Baths 5
Year Built 1974
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Related
APN 134-13.20-16.01
Subdivision Bethany Beach
School District Indian River School District
39681 Hamptons LnBethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $3,022,000
Living Area 3,148 SqFt
Beds 4
Baths 4
Year Built 1993
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Trust
APN 134-9.00-968.00
Subdivision The Preserve
School District Indian River School District
604 Cape Eleuthra RdBethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $596,000
Living Area 2,430 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 2
Year Built 1993
Property Type Condominium
Ownership Type Related
APN 134-17.00-44.00-64
Municipality FENWICK BETHANY EAST OF CANAL
School District Indian River School District
29545 N Cotton WayBethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $2,739,000
Living Area 1,644 SqFt
Beds 4
Baths 3
Year Built 1988
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Trust
APN 134-5.00-155.00
Subdivision Cotton Patch Hills
School District Indian River School District
33541 Brighton Trl #7006Bethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $539,000
Living Area 1,124 SqFt
Beds 2
Baths 2
Year Built 1985
Property Type Condominium
Ownership Type Related
APN 134-17.00-48.00-7006B
Subdivision Sea Colony West
School District Cape Henlopen School District
701 Island House RdBethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $1,119,000
Living Area 1,160 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 2
Year Built 1976
Property Type Condominium
Ownership Type Related
APN 134-17.00-56.07-701
Subdivision Sea Colony East Ph Vii
School District Milford School District
817 Beach Haven Dr #ABethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $503,000
Living Area 1,100 SqFt
Beds 2
Baths 1.5
Year Built 1983
Property Type Condominium
Ownership Type Individual
APN 134-13.00-113.00-1
Subdivision Westwood Bethany
School District Indian River School District
39684 Sunrise Ct #714Bethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $700,000
Living Area 1,638 SqFt
Beds 4
Baths 3
Year Built 2002
Property Type Condominium
Ownership Type Related
APN 134-17.11-35.00-3
Subdivision Bethany Shores Condominium
School District Indian River School District
414 Central BlvdBethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $1,207,000
Living Area 4,489 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 5
Year Built 2023
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Trust
APN 134-13.19-78.00
Subdivision Bethany Beach
School District Indian River School District
900 Leatherback LnBethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $658,000
Living Area 1,792 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 3
Year Built 2005
Property Type Condominium
Ownership Type Multiple
APN 134-13.00-154.00-8
Subdivision Loggerhead East
School District Indian River School District
605 Hopetown RdBethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $586,000
Living Area 2,430 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 2
Year Built 1992
Property Type Condominium
Ownership Type Related
APN 134-17.00-44.00-4
Municipality FENWICK BETHANY EAST OF CANAL
School District Indian River School District
972 Tortoise StBethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $765,000
Living Area 1,769 SqFt
Beds 2
Baths 2
Year Built 1994
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Trust
APN 134-13.00-1054.00
Subdivision Bethany Beach
School District Indian River School District
33862 Waterside DrFrankford, DE 19945
Estimated Value $530,000
Living Area 1,690 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 3
Year Built 2004
Property Type Condominium
Ownership Type Related
APN 134-17.00-14.00-19
Subdivision Homes Waterside
School District Indian River School District
39411 Waters Edge WayBethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $2,094,000
Living Area 3,433 SqFt
Beds 4
Baths 4
Year Built 1998
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Individual
APN 134-5.00-473.00
Subdivision The Cove
School District Indian River School District
39470 Jefferson Bridge RdBethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $1,670,000
Living Area 3,968 SqFt
Beds 4
Baths 4
Year Built 1997
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Related
APN 134-17.11-1.00
Subdivision Bethany Beach
School District Indian River School District
722 Treetop Ln #BBethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $492,000
Living Area 1,200 SqFt
Beds 2
Baths 2
Year Built 1977
Property Type Condominium
Ownership Type Multiple
APN 134-13.00-122.00-58
Municipality 19930
School District Cape Henlopen School District