881 Catfish Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
New ListingOverview
Description
Supplements: ... (Read more) 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.
Listing Details MLS# 1229622
General Property Information
- Bedrooms Total
- 3
- Bathrooms Full
- 3
- Bathrooms Total
- 3
- Living Area
- 1408
- Year Built
- 1991
- Accessory Dwelling Unit Y/N
- No
- Lot Size Acres
- 0.05
- Lot Size Dimensions
- 25.0 ft x 100.0 ft
- Association YN
- No
- CDD Fee YN
- No
- Water Body Access YN
- No
- Waterfront YN
- No
- Homestead YN
- No
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
- Stories
- 3
- Senior Community YN
- No
- Direction Faces
- South
- Directions
- Follow I-95 S to FL-44 E in New Smyrna Beach. Take exit 249A from I-95 S Continue on FL-44 E. Take S Atlantic Ave to Catfish Ave
- Public Remarks
- 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
- List Price/SqFt
- 923.3
Property Features
Contract Information
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Property Attached YN
- No
- Listing Contract Date
- 2026-08-12
- Seller Concessions Offered Y/N
- No
Location Tax and Legal
- Street Number
- 881
- Street Name
- Catfish
- Street Suffix
- Avenue
- County
- Volusia
- State
- FL
- Postal Code
- 32169
- MLS Area Major
- 70 - New Smyrna Beach E of 95
- Subdivision Name
- Bethune Volusia Beach
Status Change Information
- Major Change Timestamp
- 2026-08-13T16:46:11Z
- Major Change Type
- New Listing
Fireplace Features
- Fireplaces Total
- Yes
- Electric
- Yes
More Information
Power Production Type
- Ownership
- Seller Owned
Room Types
- Bedroom 1 Level
- Third
- Bedroom 2 Level
- Third
- Bedroom 3 Level
- First
- Kitchen Level
- Second
- Living Room Level
- First
- Bedroom 1
- Yes
- Bedroom 2
- Yes
- Bedroom 3
- Yes
- Kitchen
- Yes
- Living Room
- Yes
Currently Not Used
- Bedrooms Total
- 3
- Bathrooms Full
- 3
- Bathrooms Half
- 0
- Bathrooms Total
- 3
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Building Area Total
- 2130
- Year Built
- 1991
- Accessibility Features YN
- No
- New Construction YN
- No
- Garage YN
- No
- Carport YN
- No
- Pool Private YN
- No
- Entry Level
- 1
Location, Tax, and Legal
- Country
- US
- Parcel Number
- 8505-01-26-0240
- Tax Annual Amount
- 5491.28
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Tax Legal Description
- 05-18-35 LOT 24 BLK 26 BETHUNE VOLUSIA BEACH MB 11 PGS 155-161 INC PER OR 3740 PG 4490 PER OR 6287 PG 0671 PER OR 7277 PG 1113 PER OR 7403 PG 3314 PER OR 7403 PG 3315 PER OR 8343 PG 3257
- Zoning Description
- Residential
- Elementary School
- Coronado Beach
- Middle School
- New Smyrna Beach
- High School
- New Smyrna Beach
View
- Intracoastal
- Yes
- Ocean
- Yes
- River
- Yes
- Water
- Yes
Foundation Details
- Slab
- Yes
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Disposal
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
- Electric Range
- Yes
- Electric Water Heater
- Yes
- Microwave
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
Construction Materials
- Fiber Cement
- Yes
Cooling
- Central Air
- Yes
- Electric
- Yes
Current Use
- Residential
- Yes
- Single Family
- Yes
Exterior Features
- Balcony
- Yes
- Fire Pit
- Yes
- Outdoor Shower
- Yes
Fencing
- Wood
- Yes
Flooring
- Luxury Vinyl
- Yes
- Tile
- Yes
Heating
- Central
- Yes
- Electric
- Yes
Laundry Features
- In Unit
- Yes
Levels
- Three Or More
- Yes
Listing Terms
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
- FHA
- Yes
Lot Features
- Dead End Street
- Yes
Parking Features
- Off Street
- Yes
Possession
- Close Of Escrow
- Yes
Road Surface Type
- Paved
- Yes
Roof
- Metal
- Yes
Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Yes
Utilities
- Cable Available
- Yes
- Electricity Available
- Yes
- Electricity Connected
- Yes
- Sewer Available
- Yes
- Sewer Connected
- Yes
- Water Available
- Yes
- Water Connected
- Yes
- Propane
- Yes
Water Source
- Public
- Yes
Rental Restrictions
- 1 Month
- Yes
Architectural Style
- Ranch
- Yes
Patio And Porch Features
- Covered
- Yes
- Patio
- Yes
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Yes
- In-Law Floorplan
- Yes
- Primary Downstairs
- Yes
- Skylight(s)
- Yes
Pets Allowed
- Cats OK
- Yes
- Dogs OK
- Yes
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Length | Width |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom 1 | Third | 10.00 | 15.00 |
| Kitchen | Second | 10.00 | 25.00 |
| Bedroom 2 | Third | 10.00 | 10.00 |
| Bedroom 3 | First | 10.00 | 9.00 |
| Living Room | First | 10.00 | 8.00 |