Sussex County property record for 20 Short Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1,284 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,250,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,144 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-17.15-5.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-17.15-5.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,284 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 20 SHORT RD |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9775 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | MIDDLESEX BEACH LOT 20 BLK Q |
| Legal Subdivision | MIDDLESEX BEACH |
| Legal Block | Q |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5606 ENDERLY RD, BALTIMORE, MD 21212-2939 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 2, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202523799 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6328 / 284 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 20 SHORT RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9775 |
| Document Number | 0050990164 |
| Book / Page | 5099 / 164 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190000027775 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4904 ESSEX AVE, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815-5546 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,144.00 (-0.37%) | $30,200 (-) Land $8,750 Building $21,450 | $1,007,700 (-) Land $506,000 Building $501,700 |
| 2025 | $2,152.00 (+72.57%) | $30,200 (-) Land $8,750 Building $21,450 | $1,007,700 (+1,568.38%) Land $506,000 Building $501,700 |
| 2023 | $1,247.00 | $30,200 Land $8,750 Building $21,450 | $60,400 Land $17,500 Building $42,900 |
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 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 Record median of 372 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 372 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 144 (1983–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 144 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 |
| 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 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 244 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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