881 CATFISH AVE, NEW SMYRNA BEACH, FL, 32169
$1,300,000
Residential
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
3
Living Area
1,408 Sqft
Lot Size
2,500 Sqft
Virtually Staged. Discover a one-of-a-kind Bethune Beach coastal retreat on a quiet dead-end street in New Smyrna Beach, ideally positioned near no-drive beach access, the Halifax River, and Canaveral National Seashore. This updated three-story 3-bedroom, 3-bath home blends distinctive architectural character, relaxed indoor-outdoor living, and flexible income potential. The third-floor primary retreat opens to a wraparound balcony with peaceful Halifax River and mangrove views, an inviting setting for morning coffee, coastal breezes, and sunset skies. The thoughtfully designed interior features a gourmet kitchen with gas cooktop, custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless-steel appliances, along with neutral luxury vinyl plank flooring, custom crown molding, stone accent walls, an electric fireplace, built-in breakfast banquette, and a striking spiral staircase. A private-entry first-floor one-bedroom living area offers a kitchenette, full bath, in-unit laundry, flexible bonus room, and second exterior entrance, ideal for guests, a studio, workspace, multigenerational living, or 30-day-plus rental use. Enjoy a resort-inspired outdoor setting with mature tropical landscaping, landscape lighting, Trex composite decking, solar-lit pavers, a sail-shade-covered patio, outdoor kitchen with Argentine charcoal grill, fire pit, two-person barrel sauna, and outdoor shower. Major 2023 improvements include a durable metal roof, impact-rated double-pane windows and sliders, main-home HVAC, dedicated mini-split for the lower-level living area, separate water heaters for the main home and lower level, and a bathroom skylight. A rare opportunity to own a character-rich beachside home offering location, lifestyle, flexibility, and long-term potential. Thirty-day-or-longer rental use is subject to buyer verification of all applicable zoning, licensing, and local requirements.
Property Details
Property Features Property Features
MLS ID: MFRV4950509 Year Built: 1991
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer Architectural Style: Florida, Key West
Construction Materials: HardiPlank Type Cooling: Central Air, Mini-Split Unit(s)
Country: US County Or Parish: Volusia
Direction Faces: South Exterior Features: Balcony, Fire Pit, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Shower, Sauna
Fencing: Fenced, Wire Fireplace Features: Electric, Living Room
Flooring: Luxury Vinyl, Tile Foundation Details: Slab
Furnished: Furnished Heating: Electric
Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Closet, Upper Level Levels: Three Or More
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA
Lot Features: Paved, Unincorporated Occupant Type: Owner
Other Equipment: Fire Pit Other Structures: Outdoor Kitchen
Parking Features: Off Street Patio And Porch Features: Covered
Pets Allowed: Yes Possession: Close Of Escrow
Property Condition: Completed Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Roof: Metal Security Features: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer: Public Sewer Showing Requirements: 24 Hour Notice, Call Listing Agent, Listing Agent Must Accompany, See Remarks, ShowingTime
Special Listing Conditions: None Standard Status: Active
State Or Province: FL Utilities: Electricity Connected, Propane, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Vegetation: Trees/Landscaped View: Water, Gulf/Ocean - Partial
Water Source: Public Window Features: Skylight(s), Blinds, Shutters, Storm Window(s)
Rooms Rooms
Primary Bedroom: 10x15 ft Bedroom 2: 10x10 ft
Living Room: 10x13 ft Kitchen: 10x25 ft
Bedroom 3: 10x9 ft Living Room: 10x18 ft
Bathroom 3: 5x11 ft Bathroom 2: 4.3x10 ft
Primary Bathroom: 7.5x5 ft
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