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$1,203,4121,350 Sq.Ft.5/23/2025Garfield Pkwy14233$721,6541,693 Sq.Ft.4/11/2025Georgetowne 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
Seaview Dr2544$2,790,0833,209 Sq.Ft.11/9/2023Shell Aly3710$2,907,0007,878 Sq.Ft.6/28/1993Shore Dr1655$2,041,2503,384 Sq.Ft.8/20/2021Shore Drive Ext1333$808,5001,654 Sq.Ft.6/1/2022Short Rd3443$1,271,2062,468 Sq.Ft.12/17/2024Silver Sands Dr4345$1,357,143821 Sq.Ft.11/15/2024Singles Ct1133$552,1001,380 Sq.Ft.9/28/2020Skimmer Rd1344$2,381,3853,149 Sq.Ft.8/25/2023Skipjack Village Rd1445$646,9291,522 Sq.Ft.6/27/2024Soft Shell Cv1744$856,1182,756 Sq.Ft.5/25/2023Sourwood Dr1722$655,529N/A8/26/2020Southwinds Ct2422$649,2921,405 Sq.Ft.12/7/2023Southwinds Ln1622$631,8751,385 Sq.Ft.2/14/2025Spinnaker Ct1533$583,8671,590 Sq.Ft.4/1/2025Spinnaker Village Ln1834$573,0001,893 Sq.Ft.2/2/2024Spring Lake542$794,8001,300 Sq.Ft.9/3/2020Spring Lake Ct833$841,7501,626 Sq.Ft.9/5/2013Spring Lake Dr2043$888,9502,016 Sq.Ft.4/6/2023Starfish Ct1624$741,0631,527 Sq.Ft.11/17/2023Stephanie Dr845$2,376,5003,532 Sq.Ft.5/14/2021Sugar Hill Rd2244$2,971,4553,072 Sq.Ft.12/18/2020Summer Place Ct27N/AN/A$669,538N/A4/8/2025Summer Walk2334$845,4781,143 Sq.Ft.11/11/2024Sundial Pl2034$928,0001,624 Sq.Ft.8/22/2024Sunrise Ct3043$727,7591,474 Sq.Ft.5/31/2022Surf Rd2855$4,579,8213,992 Sq.Ft.9/27/2024Surfside Dr2955$3,387,4835,010 Sq.Ft.3/21/2022Sussex Ct1242$746,7501,845 Sq.Ft.4/29/2025Sussex Pl643$1,332,6672,637 Sq.Ft.10/30/2018Tall Pines Ct2422$560,7501,267 Sq.Ft.1/5/2023Tall Timber Ct1622$597,5001,497 Sq.Ft.4/5/2022Tamarack Ct733$863,8571,602 Sq.Ft.10/15/2021Tamarack Dr3033$988,2331,884 Sq.Ft.1/15/2021Tern Dr1243$1,264,3331,898 Sq.Ft.6/7/2021Tern Rd1255$2,649,6673,690 Sq.Ft.9/23/2022Terrapin St1233$680,2502,185 Sq.Ft.11/27/2023Terry Cir2945$1,009,6903,513 Sq.Ft.4/1/2025Tie Breaker Ct1611$426,000666 Sq.Ft.2/16/2024Timberlake Ct3422$467,647854 Sq.Ft.2/28/2024Timberlake Dr422$511,250900 Sq.Ft.7/16/2019Timberview Ct1622$598,6251,493 Sq.Ft.5/17/2024Tingle Ave4944$1,042,4382,515 Sq.Ft.5/22/2025Todd Dr1844$1,305,4441,893 Sq.Ft.7/11/2024Topsail Ct2834$606,2501,557 Sq.Ft.12/28/2023Tortoise St1533$741,6672,034 Sq.Ft.4/25/2024Treetop Ln2422$505,6671,330 Sq.Ft.4/11/2022Tudor Ct1233$816,3332,192 Sq.Ft.7/24/2012Turtle Dr4833$716,8132,251 Sq.Ft.10/21/2024Turtle Run854$2,857,5003,513 Sq.Ft.9/11/2023Twin Lakes Ct822$623,7501,281 Sq.Ft.2/14/2025Victoria Rd2043$1,148,7501,946 Sq.Ft.3/31/2025Villa Way343$835,6671,680 Sq.Ft.8/28/1997Virginia Dr2245$1,054,0483,566 Sq.Ft.9/12/2024Volley Ct611$420,833N/A5/15/2020Walkabout Rd3243$845,6252,579 Sq.Ft.4/2/2025Walston Walk Ct2633$945,5002,363 Sq.Ft.12/22/2022Waters Edge Way2644$1,407,6543,246 Sq.Ft.5/29/2025Watershed Ln1444$948,2862,699 Sq.Ft.11/15/2024Water Works Ct2455$1,236,4352,998 Sq.Ft.3/31/2025Wellington Pkwy7044$1,862,0572,802 Sq.Ft.11/14/2024West Way1N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AWestwood Ave2932$491,7931,287 Sq.Ft.5/2/2025Whispering Pines Ct2424$714,6671,588 Sq.Ft.10/4/2024Wiegand Ln1643$1,000,3751,866 Sq.Ft.7/1/2019Wilgus Ct243$1,288,5002,128 Sq.Ft.7/31/2012Willet Rd1343$2,723,3852,859 Sq.Ft.10/1/2024Wilson Walk943$1,471,5561,978 Sq.Ft.7/19/2024Wimbleton Ct1344$832,7503,040 Sq.Ft.11/14/2024Windswept Cir556$3,792,2002,949 Sq.Ft.5/6/2022Windswept Way1967$3,342,5264,607 Sq.Ft.2/12/2025Windward Way344$1,270,0003,321 Sq.Ft.12/6/2024Winners Way245$989,5002,051 Sq.Ft.7/17/2013Woodland Ct1622$442,125908 Sq.Ft.12/6/2024Woodland Vw1022$437,300900 Sq.Ft.3/5/2025York Rd2143$1,381,7622,409 Sq.Ft.6/7/2024511 Georgetowne House RdBethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $997,000
Living Area 1,060 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 2
Year Built 1978
Property Type Condominium
Ownership Type Related
APN 134-17.00-56.05-511
Municipality FENWICK BETHANY EAST OF CANAL
School District Indian River School District
29 Atlantic AveBethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $2,802,000
Living Area 2,580 SqFt
Beds 7
Baths 3
Year Built 1972
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Trust
APN 134-13.20-54.00
Subdivision Bethany Beach
School District Indian River School District
415 Russell RdBethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $922,000
Living Area 2,448 SqFt
Beds 6
Baths 3
Year Built 1988
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Trust
APN 134-17.00-154.00
Subdivision South Bethany
School District Indian River School District
422 Tamarack DrBethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $919,000
Living Area 2,210 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 2
Year Built 2021
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Multiple
APN 134-17.00-199.00
Subdivision South Bethany
School District Indian River School District
302 S Edgewater House RdBethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $1,041,000
Living Area 1,265 SqFt
Beds 2
Baths 2
Year Built 1974
Property Type Condominium
Ownership Type Related
APN 134-17.00-56.03-302S
Municipality FENWICK BETHANY EAST OF CANAL
School District Indian River School District
227 Bayshore DrBethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $992,000
Living Area 1,800 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 2
Year Built 1996
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Related
APN 134-20.07-27.00
Subdivision South Bethany
School District Indian River School District
139 Brandywine DrBethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $1,438,000
Living Area 3,367 SqFt
Beds 5
Baths 4
Year Built 2012
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Trust
APN 134-17.19-138.00
Subdivision South Bethany
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
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
33630 Southwinds Ln #50007Bethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $734,000
Living Area 1,662 SqFt
Beds 2
Baths 2
Year Built 1993
Property Type Condominium
Ownership Type Individual
APN 134-17.00-41.00-50007
Subdivision Sea Colony West
School District Indian River School District
39664 Hamptons LnBethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $2,907,000
Living Area 3,003 SqFt
Beds 5
Baths 4
Year Built 1992
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Related
APN 134-9.00-961.00
Subdivision The Preserve
School District Indian River School District
34158 Sanderling DrFrankford, DE 19945
Estimated Value $529,000
Living Area 1,710 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 4
Year Built 2009
Property Type Condominium
Ownership Type Related
APN 134-17.00-39.00-103
Subdivision Jefferson Creek
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
118 5th StBethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $1,144,000
Living Area 2,658 SqFt
Beds 4
Baths 5
Year Built 2002
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Trust
APN 134-13.16-34.00
Subdivision Bethany Beach
School District Indian River School District
30032 Seagull WayBethany Beach, DE 19930
Estimated Value $1,286,000
Living Area 2,288 SqFt
Beds 5
Baths 3
Year Built 1987
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Individual
APN 134-9.00-618.00
Subdivision Gulls Nest
School District Indian River School District
33868 Highland LnFrankford, DE 19945
Estimated Value $426,000
Living Area 1,670 SqFt
Beds 3
Baths 3
Year Built 1997
Property Type Single Family
Ownership Type Related
APN 134-17.00-39.07
Subdivision Clearwater
School District Indian River School District