Sussex County property record for 113 5th St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,839 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-13.16-31.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.16-31.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 339 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 339 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Glass Porch |
| Porch Area | 308 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 113 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | SUSSEX SHORE N SD FIFTH ST LOT |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY BEACH |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 51202 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 68, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-0068 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2349 / 217 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,839.00 (-0.39%) | $25,500 (-) Land $9,000 Building $16,500 | $1,804,400 (-) Land $1,740,000 Building $64,400 |
| 2025 | $3,854.00 (+266%) | $25,500 (-) Land $9,000 Building $16,500 | $1,804,400 (+3,438.04%) Land $1,740,000 Building $64,400 |
| 2023 | $1,053.00 | $25,500 Land $9,000 Building $16,500 | $51,000 Land $18,000 Building $33,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record median of 349 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 418 units insured incl. 69 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 167 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 167 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | SUSSEX SHORES WATER COMPANY private · serves 12,450 people · EPA ID DE0000557 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 184 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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