Sussex County property record for 1 S 3rd St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 1,688 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,901 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Jun 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $3,845 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 134-20.08-135.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-20.08-135.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,688 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,628 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,901 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 638 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 572 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 286 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1 N 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9567 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S BETHANY OCEAN DR LOT 37 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH BETHANY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 134-20.08-135.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20631 PLUM CREEK CT, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20882-4448 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3620 / 296 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | South Bethany Town |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,845.00 (+103.76%) | $45,700 (-) Land $8,950 Building $36,750 | $1,800,100 (+1,869.47%) Land $1,088,400 Building $711,700 |
| 2023 | $1,887.00 | $45,700 Land $8,950 Building $36,750 | $91,400 Land $17,900 Building $73,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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