Sussex County property record for 10 S 1st St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 3,003 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,901 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (Feb 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,956 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Transfer Feb 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-17.20-139.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-17.20-139.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,003 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| 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 |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 309 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 10 S 1ST ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | SOUTH BETHANY OCEAN HWY S FIRST ST LOT 56 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH BETHANY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
10 S 1st St is held in a trust since April 2021.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5833 BENT TWIG RD, MC LEAN, VA 22101-1807 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Feb 14, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage TD BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20135315 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4093 / 288 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0054440051 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 10 S 1ST ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9525 |
| Document Number | 0054440051 |
| Book / Page | 5444 / 51 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000023890 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 5833 BENT TWIG RD, MC LEAN, VA 22101-1807 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 10 S 1ST ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9525 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0173770302 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17377/302 |
| Instrument | 20190000005129 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 10 S 1st St was $3,956, 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 | $3,956.00 (-0.38%) | $45,850 (-) Land $8,950 Building $36,900 | $1,859,300 (-) Land $1,088,400 Building $770,900 |
| 2025 | $3,971.00 | $45,850 Land $8,950 Building $36,900 | $1,859,300 Land $1,088,400 Building $770,900 |
| 2023 | $1,893.00 | $45,850 Land $8,950 Building $36,900 | $91,700 Land $17,900 Building $73,800 |
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 10 S 1st St in Zone AE, 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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 7.0 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 10 S 1st St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 515 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 | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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