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121 1st St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 121 1st St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1,332 sqft · built 1970
Lot Size0.172 acres (7,501 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$2,500,000 (Jan 2026)
Tax Bill$4,645 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Sale
Jul 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN134-13.20-40.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN134-13.20-40.00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Plumbing Fixtures13 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,332 sqft Living Area
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1970
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1970
Lot Area7,501 sqft (0.172 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 60 ft wide
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Location & Zoning

Street Address121 1ST ST
CityBETHANY BEACH
StateDE
Zip19930-7731
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionBETHANY BEACH LOT 21 W 1/2 LOT 19 BLK 5
Legal SubdivisionBETHANY BEACH
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number19,21
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionSELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2026
Census Tract51202

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address121 1ST ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-7731
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 14, 2026Deed, Transfer
Jul 18, 2023Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 14, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 14, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20261666
Deed Book / Page6441 / 134
Prior Transfer DateNov 4, 2022
Prior Transfer Doc0000052377
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateJan 14, 2026
Property Address121 1ST ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-7731
Document Number0064410134
Book / Page6441 / 134
Instrument DateDec 5, 2025
Instrument2026000001666
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 17, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$625.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address24 SPRINGTREE LN, YARDLEY, PA 19067-1830

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address121 1ST ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-7731

July 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateJul 18, 2023
Property Address121 1ST ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-7731
Document Number0059430060
Book / Page5943 / 60
Instrument DateJul 5, 2023
Instrument2023000025180
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 7, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address38091 CREEKSIDE CIR, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3343

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address38091 CREEKSIDE CIR, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3343

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$4,645.00 (+0.13%)$26,150 (-) Land $18,000 Building $8,150$2,171,900 (-) Land $1,587,200 Building $584,700
2025$4,639.00 (+329.54%)$26,150 (-) Land $18,000 Building $8,150$2,171,900 (+4,052.77%) Land $1,587,200 Building $584,700
2023$1,080.00 (+1.69%)$26,150 (-) Land $18,000 Building $8,150$52,300 (-) Land $36,000 Building $16,300
2022$1,062.00$26,150 Land $18,000 Building $8,150$52,300 Land $36,000 Building $16,300

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

Flood

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 Record
median of 349 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies418 units insured
incl. 69 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims167 (1978–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 167
Most Recent ClaimJun 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemBETHANY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 12,000 people · EPA ID DE0000556
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJan 2025
Lead5 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
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. 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

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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