Sussex County property record for 162 Layton Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,538 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,298 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $152,000 (May 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $3,612 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Sale Apr 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-20.07-16.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-20.07-16.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,538 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,416 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,298 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 83 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 564 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 1,172 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 162 LAYTON DR |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9744 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | SOUTH BETHANY LAYTON DR P/O LOT 34 LOT 35 SEC 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH BETHANY |
| Legal Lot Number | 34-35 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
162 Layton Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2023.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 162 LAYTON DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9744 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| 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.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1779 / 290 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0059380240 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 162 LAYTON DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9744 |
| Document Number | 0059380240 |
| Book / Page | 5938 / 240 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 67 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000024168 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 162 LAYTON DR, SOUTH BETHANY, DE 19930-9744 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 162 LAYTON DR, SOUTH BETHANY, DE 19930-9744 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 162 LAYTON DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9744 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0197080271 |
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| Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19708/271 |
| Instrument | 20210000023919 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 162 Layton Dr was $3,612, 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 | $3,612.00 (-0.39%) | $44,950 (-) Land $8,800 Building $36,150 | $1,686,500 (-) Land $632,200 Building $1,054,300 |
| 2025 | $3,626.00 | $44,950 Land $8,800 Building $36,150 | $1,686,500 Land $632,200 Building $1,054,300 |
| 2023 | $1,880.00 (+1.62%) | $44,950 (-) Land $8,800 Building $36,150 | $89,900 (-) Land $17,600 Building $72,300 |
| 2022 | $1,850.00 | $44,950 Land $8,800 Building $36,150 | $89,900 Land $17,600 Building $72,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 162 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 162 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 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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