Sussex County property record for 159 New Castle Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,588 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.114 acres (4,948 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $620,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,021 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Transfer Apr 2024 Sale + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-17.19-178.01 |
| Primary APN | 134-17.19-178.01 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,588 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,044 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,948 sqft (0.114 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 173 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 62 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 110 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 159 NEW CASTLE DR |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9741 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | ON THE N/OF NEW CASTLE DR P/O LOT 67 P/O LOT 68 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH BETHANY |
| Legal Lot Number | 67-68 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
159 New Castle Dr is held in a trust since April 2024.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 SHAKESPEARE DR, SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146-2148 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BETTER MORTGAGE CORP |
| Dec 31, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 1, 2018 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201819809 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4896 / 247 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0060830311 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Property Address | 159 NEW CASTLE DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9741 |
| Document Number | 0063990036 |
| Book / Page | 6399 / 36 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025000040471 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 259 SHAKESPEARE DR, SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146-2148 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 259 SHAKESPEARE DR, SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146-2148 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2024 |
| Property Address | 159 NEW CASTLE DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9741 |
| Document Number | 0060830311 |
| Book / Page | 6083 / 311 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000011904 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 14801 CARROLTON RD, ROCKVILLE, MD 20853-1922 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 259 SHAKESPEARE DR, SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146-2148 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 159 NEW CASTLE DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9741 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0194220280 |
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| Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19422/280 |
| Instrument | 20210000010101 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 159 NEW CASTLE DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9741 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0180540298 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2019 |
| Book Page | 18054/298 |
| Instrument | 20190000050470 |
| Name | PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Property Address | 159 NEW CASTLE DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9741 |
| Document Number | 0048960247 |
| Book / Page | 4896 / 247 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 000000019809 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4821 GREAT OAK RD, ROCKVILLE, MD 20853-1609 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 New Castle Dr was $2,021, down 0.3% 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 | $2,021.00 (-0.35%) | $24,050 (-) Land $5,000 Building $19,050 | $949,900 (-) Land $587,600 Building $362,300 |
| 2025 | $2,028.00 | $24,050 Land $5,000 Building $19,050 | $949,900 Land $587,600 Building $362,300 |
| 2023 | $993.00 | $24,050 Land $5,000 Building $19,050 | $48,100 Land $10,000 Building $38,100 |
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 159 New Castle 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 159 New Castle 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 180 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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