Sussex County property record for 1004 S Ocean Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
| Square Footage | 3,288 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 6,499 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (2019) |
| Tax Bill | $7,780.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 134-20.08-234.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,288 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 6,499 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 130 ft x 50 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Mixed Garage |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Street Address | 1004 S OCEAN DR |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9529 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | YORK BEACH LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH BETHANY |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Minor Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 134-20.08-234.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1004 S OCEAN DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9529 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION |
| Oct 08, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION |
| Jan 09, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 09, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 09, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2019990 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5002 / 323 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 1004 S OCEAN DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9529 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0196460211 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19646/211 |
| Instrument | 20210000021001 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Stand Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 1004 S OCEAN DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9529 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0178540096 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 08, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17854/96 |
| Instrument | 20190000037664 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION |
|---|
| Type | Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
| Type Change Date | Nov 01, 2029 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 09, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1004 S OCEAN DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9529 |
| Document Number | 0050020323 |
| Book / Page | 005002 / 000323 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 07, 2019 |
| Instrument | 990 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 07, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 7407 REBECCA DR ALEXANDRIA VA 223071843, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22307-1843 |
| Document Number | 173310001 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 09, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017331/000001 |
| Instrument | 991 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 08, 2049 |
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 | $7,780.00 (+195.26%) | $35,300 (-) Land $19,200 Building $16,100 | $3,631,500 (+2,746%) Land $2,255,800 Building $1,375,700 |
| 2023 | $2,635.00 | $35,300 Land $19,200 Building $16,100 | $127,600 Land $38,400 Building $89,200 |
1004 S Ocean Dr is in FEMA Zone VE, inside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with direct wildfire exposure (Low risk).
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone VE 1% annual chance coastal, wave action, BFE determined |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes flood insurance required for federally backed mortgages |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 12.0 ft vertical datum per the FIRM (NAVD88 on current maps) |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Low 2nd percentile of exposed land nationally · 8th in Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Low — less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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