Sussex County property record for 101 Canal Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,980 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.097 acres (4,212 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $32,500 (Jun 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $2,012 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-17.00-142.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-17.00-142.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,980 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,212 sqft (0.097 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 96 ft deep x 28 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 435 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 128 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 596 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 101 CANAL RD |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | SOUTH BETHANY CAT HILL LOT 65 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH BETHANY |
| Legal Lot Number | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
101 Canal Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1985.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 101 CANAL RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9507 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 101 CANAL RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9507 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0195960031 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19596/31 |
| Instrument | 20210000018751 |
| Name | DIRECT MORTGAGE LOANS |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 101 Canal Rd was $2,012, down 0.3% 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 | $2,012.00 (-0.35%) | $32,500 (-) Land $4,900 Building $27,600 | $934,300 (-) Land $354,100 Building $580,200 |
| 2025 | $2,019.00 | $32,500 Land $4,900 Building $27,600 | $934,300 Land $354,100 Building $580,200 |
| 2023 | $1,331.00 | $32,500 Land $4,900 Building $27,600 | $63,300 Land $9,800 Building $53,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 101 Canal Rd 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 | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 372 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 372 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 144 (1983–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 144 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 |
| 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 101 Canal Rd 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% 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 308 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Bloosurf, T-Mobile.
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