Sussex County property record for 118 4th St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,405,000 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,567 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-13.16-56.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.16-56.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,644 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| 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 | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 435 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 285 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 368 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 118 4TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | FOURTH ST. LOT 20 BLK.14 WITH IMP |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY BEACH |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 51202 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 46 GRAFTON ST, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815-3428 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201714838 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4696 / 230 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Property Address | 118 4TH ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 |
| Document Number | 0046960230 |
| Book / Page | 004696 / 000230 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14838 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,215.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 46 GRAFTON ST CHEVY CHASE MD 208153428, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815-3428 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Bethany Beach Town |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,567.00 (-0.39%) | $39,200 (-) Land $12,000 Building $27,200 | $2,146,600 (-) Land $1,380,500 Building $766,100 |
| 2025 | $4,585.00 (+183.2%) | $39,200 (-) Land $12,000 Building $27,200 | $2,146,600 (+2,638.01%) Land $1,380,500 Building $766,100 |
| 2023 | $1,619.00 | $39,200 Land $12,000 Building $27,200 | $78,400 Land $24,000 Building $54,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 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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