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.
Facts & Features
MLS® #
DESU2085216
Price
$1,150,000
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1.50
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Square Footage
1,417
Acres
0.11
Year Built
1969
Type
Single Family
Sub-Type
Detached
Style
Cottage
Status
Active
Tax Year
2024
Annual Tax Amount
$581
Community Information
Address
145 Petherton Dr
Area
Baltimore Hundred (31001)
Subdivision
SOUTH BETHANY HARBOR
City
South Bethany
County
SUSSEX-DE
State
DE
Zip Code
19930
Within City Limits
No
Sussex Delaware Quadrant
Between Rt 1 & 113
Amenities
Amenities
Attic, Tub Shower, Carpet, Entry Lvl BR, Shades/Blinds
Utilities
Water Available, Electric Available, Phone Available, Cable TV Available
Parking
Concrete Driveway
View
Canal
Is Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront
Canal
Interior
Interior Features
Floor Plan-Traditional
Appliances
Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven/Range-Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Dryer
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central A/C
Fireplace
No
# of Stories
1
Stories
1 Story
Has Basement
No
Exterior
Exterior
Frame, Block
Exterior Features
Outside Shower, Boat Storage, Outbuilding Apartment
Roof
Architectural Shingle
Foundation
Crawl Space
School Information
District
INDIAN RIVER
High
INDIAN RIVER
Additional Information
Date Listed
May 23rd, 2025
Days on Market
48
Zoning
TN
Foreclosure
No
Short Sale
No
RE / Bank Owned
No
Listing Details
Office
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Contact Info
(302) 539-9040
