117 1st St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 117 1st St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 2,280 sqft · built 2019
Lot Size	0.096 acres (4,199 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$4,000,000 (Aug 2025)
Tax Bill	$5,566 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2026 Mortgage Jan 2022 Line of Credit + 4 more
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`134-13.20-38.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`134-13.20-38.00`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Plumbing Fixtures	17 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,280 sqft Living Area
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2019
Effective Year Built	Effective 2019
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	4,199 sqft (0.096 acres)
Lot Dimensions	70 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Garage Type	Mixed
Garage Area	576 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	240 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	576 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	117 1ST ST
City	BETHANY BEACH
State	DE
Zip	19930-7731
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	TN
Legal Description	BETHANY BH.N.SIDE 1ST ST PART OF 17 19 BLK 5 WITH IMP
Legal Subdivision	BETHANY BEACH
Legal Block	5
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2026
Census Tract	51202

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	3310 RITTENHOUSE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20015-1672
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 18, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA
Jan 12, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit LAFAYETTE FCU
Aug 19, 2020	Deed, Transfer
May 22, 2019	Deed, Transfer
Nov 30, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DAVID C FULTON
Dec 27, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 20, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 20, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 19, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202530809
Deed Book / Page	6357 / 259
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Property Address	117 1ST ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-7731
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 21, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0238070260
Date	Feb 18, 2026
Book Page	23807/260
Instrument	2026000006013

Lender

Name	MORGAN STANLEY PRIVATE BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	0.05%
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Type Change Date	Mar 1, 2036
Change Frequency	6 Months
Max Rate At Change	0.03%
Index	Other
Max Rate	0.1%

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Property Address	117 1ST ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-7731
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	May 30, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0207070032
Date	Jan 12, 2022
Book Page	20707/32
Instrument	20220000001979

Lender

Name	LAFAYETTE FCU

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	241 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2042

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

August 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Aug 19, 2020
Property Address	117 1ST ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-7731
Document Number	0052940113
Book / Page	5294 / 113
Instrument Date	Aug 12, 2020
Instrument	20200000037205
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 24, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	12425 ANSIN CIRCLE DR, POTOMAC, MD 20854-2904

May 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	May 22, 2019
Property Address	117 1ST ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-7731
Document Number	0050630152
Book / Page	5063 / 152
Instrument Date	May 10, 2019
Instrument	20190000017681
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 24, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	17527 NASSAU COMMONS BLVD, LEWES, DE 19958-6283

November 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Property Address	117 1ST ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-7731
Document Number	0172780343
Instrument Date	Nov 30, 2018
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 12, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	531 LONG BRANCH RD AMHERST VA 245214902, AMHERST, VA 24521-4902

Mortgage

Document Number	0172780343
Date	Dec 7, 2018
Book Page	017278/000343
Instrument	44867

Lender

Name	DAVID C FULTON
Address	ROSELAND, VA 22967

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

December 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Dec 27, 2017
Property Address	117 1ST ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-7731
Document Number	0048200084
Book / Page	004820 / 000084
Instrument Date	Aug 29, 2017
Instrument	48593
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 13, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 775931 STEAMBOAT SPRINGS CO 804775931, STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO 80477-5931

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Sussex County
Municipality	Bethany Beach Town
Unified School District	Indian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$5,566.00 (-0.38%)	$20,050 (-) Land $13,350 Building $6,700	$2,615,900 (-) Land $1,284,600 Building $1,331,300
2025	$5,587.00 (+194.52%)	$20,050 (-) Land $13,350 Building $6,700	$2,615,900 (+2,746.46%) Land $1,284,600 Building $1,331,300
2023	$1,897.00	$20,050 Land $13,350 Building $6,700	$91,900 Land $26,700 Building $65,200

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

Flood

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	Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 37 claims Severe Winter Storms, High Winds, And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 28 claims Severe Coastal Storm, Jan 1992 · 33 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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Water System	BETHANY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 12,000 people · EPA ID DE0000556
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Jan 2025
Lead	5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 356 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max 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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