Sussex County property record for 106 Tern Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
| Square Footage | 1,575 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 5,985 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Garage | 450 sqft |
| Last Sale | $950,000 (2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,754.00 (2025) |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 134-20.08-101.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 UNION PL, SUMMIT, NJ 07901-2563 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Payment CITIZENS BANK |
| Mar 03, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Stand Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 03, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 03, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202113865 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5419 / 292 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 106 TERN DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9179 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0169710187 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Book Page | 16971/187 |
| Instrument | 20180000022262 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Payment |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2043 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 03, 2021 |
| Property Address | 106 TERN DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9179 |
| Document Number | 0054190292 |
| Book / Page | 5419 / 292 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000013865 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 12 WARWICK RD, SUMMIT, NJ 07901-3048 |
| Document Number | 0194940001 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 03, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19494/1 |
| Instrument | 20210000013866 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE AFFINITY LLC |
|---|
| Type | Stand Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2036 |
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 is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,754.00 (+50.95%) | $28,150 (-) Land $10,700 Building $17,450 | $821,400 (+1,358.97%) Land $388,000 Building $433,400 |
| 2023 | $1,162.00 | $28,150 Land $10,700 Building $17,450 | $56,300 Land $21,400 Building $34,900 |
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 AE |
|---|---|
| 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 | 6.0 ft |
| 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.
| Primary APN | 134-20.08-101.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,575 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,530 sqft Gross Area |
| Upper Floors | 270 sqft Upper Floors |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 5,985 sqft (0.137 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 68 ft x 88 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 450 sqft Garage |
| Pool Area | 240 sqft Pool |
|---|---|
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 320 sqft Patio |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 106 TERN DR |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9179 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TERN LANDING LOT 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH BETHANY |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Minor Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
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