Sussex County property record for 16 Sea Side Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 892 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.322 acres (14,031 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,628 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-17.20-261.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-17.20-261.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 892 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,838 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,031 sqft (0.322 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 235 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 72 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 228 sqft |
| Granary | 396 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 16 SEA SIDE DR |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9205 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | SOUTH BETHANY LANDS OF E H HALL LOT 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH BETHANY |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4765 NE OCEAN BLVD, JENSEN BEACH, FL 34957-4329 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $5,628.00 (-0.37%) | $69,500 (-) Land $27,300 Building $42,200 | $2,644,800 (-) Land $1,839,300 Building $805,500 |
| 2025 | $5,649.00 (+96.83%) | $69,500 (-) Land $27,300 Building $42,200 | $2,644,800 (+1,802.73%) Land $1,839,300 Building $805,500 |
| 2023 | $2,870.00 | $69,500 Land $27,300 Building $42,200 | $139,000 Land $54,600 Building $84,400 |
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 VE high risk · coastal, wave action |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 12.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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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