Sussex County property record for 12 Sea Side Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,168 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,125 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Jan 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $3,362 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 134-17.20-259.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-17.20-259.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,168 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,372 sqft |
| Basement Area | 170 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 170 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,125 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 75 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Area | 247 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 578 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 12 SEA SIDE DR |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | SOUTH BETHANY LANDS OF E H HALL LOT 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH BETHANY |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
12 Sea Side Dr is held in a trust since April 2022.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11 FARMINGTON CT, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815-4829 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0056840068 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 12 SEA SIDE DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 |
| Document Number | 0056840068 |
| Book / Page | 5684 / 68 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220000019462 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 11 FARMINGTON CT, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815-4829 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Sea Side Dr was $3,362, down 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | South Bethany Town |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,362.00 (-0.36%) | $32,550 (-) Land $7,050 Building $25,500 | $1,579,900 (-) Land $1,046,500 Building $533,400 |
| 2025 | $3,374.00 | $32,550 Land $7,050 Building $25,500 | $1,579,900 Land $1,046,500 Building $533,400 |
| 2023 | $1,371.00 | $32,550 Land $7,050 Building $25,500 | $66,400 Land $14,100 Building $52,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 12 Sea Side Dr in Zone AO, 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 Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 507 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 535 units insured incl. 28 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 561 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 561 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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.
The area around 12 Sea Side Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 | ARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL private · serves 20,145 people · EPA ID DE00A0323 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jun 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 611 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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