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11 Short Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 11 Short Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 720 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size0.45 acres (19,602 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$550,000 (Jul 2019)
Tax Bill$1,904 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2019 Sale
Jul 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN134-17.11-46.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN134-17.11-46.00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Plumbing Fixtures9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area720 sqft Living Area
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Lot Area19,602 sqft (0.45 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 140 ft wide
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address11 SHORT RD
CityBETHANY BEACH
StateDE
Zip19930
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMR
Legal DescriptionMIDDLESEX BEACH LOT 6 BLK R
Legal SubdivisionMIDDLESEX BEACH
Legal BlockR
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionSELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group3
Census Block3005
Census Tract51204

Owner

11 Short Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2019.

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address743 N RIVERSIDE DR, CROWNSVILLE, MD 21032-1708
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 30, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jul 31, 2019Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 31, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 31, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 1, 1989 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201927429
Deed Book / Page5097 / 313
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateAug 30, 2019
Property Address11 SHORT RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930
Document Number0051130126
Book / Page005113 / 000126
Instrument DateAug 29, 2019
Instrument31809
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 22, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address743 N RIVERSIDE DR CROWNSVILLE MD 210321708, CROWNSVILLE, MD 21032-1708

July 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateJul 31, 2019
Property Address11 SHORT RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930
Document Number0050970313
Book / Page5097 / 313
Instrument DateJul 29, 2019
Instrument20190000027429
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address743 N RIVERSIDE DR, CROWNSVILLE, MD 21032-1708

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 11 Short Rd was $1,904, down 0.4% from the year before.

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
Unified School DistrictIndian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,904.00 (-0.42%)$16,400 (-) Land $8,750 Building $7,650$895,200 (-) Land $506,000 Building $389,200
2025$1,912.00$16,400 Land $8,750 Building $7,650$895,200 Land $506,000 Building $389,200
2023$677.00$16,400 Land $8,750 Building $7,650$32,800 Land $17,500 Building $15,300

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 11 Short 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 ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation6.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 43 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1,023 units insured
incl. 980 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims26 (1983–2012)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 26
Most Recent ClaimOct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storms, High Winds, And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 3 claims
  • Severe Coastal Storm, Jan 1992 · 18 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 11 Short 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL
private · serves 20,145 people · EPA ID DE00A0323
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2024
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Jun 2019
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 244 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: AT&T.

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