Sussex County property record for 143 Layton Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 978 sqft · built 2024 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $484,685 (Jul 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,684 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Mortgage Apr 2022 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-17.19-205.01 |
| Primary APN | 134-17.19-205.01 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 978 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2024 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 143 LAYTON DR |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9743 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | SOUTH BETHANY N/LAYTON DR LOT 60 BLK 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH BETHANY |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
143 Layton Dr is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2021.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 805 ASTER BLVD, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850-2037 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SANDY SPRING BANK |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
| Apr 1, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201624345 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4571 / 88 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 18, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0056750022 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 143 LAYTON DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9743 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0220050172 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2023 |
| Book Page | 22005/172 |
| Instrument | 2023000034191 |
| Name | SANDY SPRING BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 0.07% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Max Rate At Change | 0.03% |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Max Rate | 0.12% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 143 LAYTON DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9743 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0209400091 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Book Page | 20940/91 |
| Instrument | 20220000016496 |
| Name | FLAGSTAR BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 143 LAYTON DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9743 |
| Document Number | 0056750022 |
| Book / Page | 5675 / 22 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220000016495 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 805 ASTER BLVD, FIRESTONE, CO 80520 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 143 Layton Dr was $2,684, up 111.7% 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 | $2,684.00 (+111.67%) | $18,600 (-) Land $5,000 Building $13,600 | $1,261,400 (+112.36%) Land $588,300 Building $673,100 |
| 2025 | $1,268.00 | $18,600 Land $5,000 Building $13,600 | $594,000 Land $588,300 Building $5,700 |
| 2023 | $768.00 | $18,600 Land $5,000 Building $13,600 | $37,200 Land $10,000 Building $27,200 |
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 143 Layton Dr in Zone AE, 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 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 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 143 Layton 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 515 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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