Sussex County property record for 1 N 3rd St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1,855 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,901 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,350,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,574 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 134-17.20-194.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-17.20-194.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,855 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Lot Area | 4,901 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Pool Area | 84 sqft |
| Street Address | 1 N 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9567 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | SOUTH BETHANY OCEAN DR N ADD LOT 46 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH BETHANY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
1 N 3rd St is held in a trust since September 2024.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 RUXTON GREEN CT, TOWSON, MD 21204-3548 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 9, 2000 |
| Deed Document Number | 202110310 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5410 / 20 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 6, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0061700032 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1 N 3RD ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9567 |
| Document Number | 0054100020 |
| Book / Page | 5410 / 20 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000010310 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 RUXTON GREEN CT, TOWSON, MD 21204-3548 |
| Document Number | 0194260001 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19426/1 |
| Instrument | 20210000010311 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1 N 3rd St was $3,574, down 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | South Bethany Town |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,574.00 (-0.39%) | $27,150 (-) Land $8,950 Building $18,200 | $1,679,800 (-) Land $1,088,400 Building $591,400 |
| 2025 | $3,588.00 | $27,150 Land $8,950 Building $18,200 | $1,679,800 Land $1,088,400 Building $591,400 |
| 2023 | $1,127.00 | $27,150 Land $8,950 Building $18,200 | $54,600 Land $17,900 Building $36,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1 N 3rd St in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 507 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 535 units insured incl. 28 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 561 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 561 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1 N 3rd St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL private · serves 20,145 people · EPA ID DE00A0323 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jun 2019 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 611 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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