Sussex County property record for 21 Bethany Forest Dr, Dagsboro, DE 19939
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,048 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.513 acres (22,325 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Apr 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,251 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-8.00-507.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-8.00-507.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,048 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,083 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,325 sqft (0.513 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 97 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 93 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 1,106 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 21 BETHANY FOREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | DAGSBORO |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19939-9212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | BETHANY FOREST LOT 71 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY FOREST |
| Legal Lot Number | 71 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 51308 |
21 Bethany Forest Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2024.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 BETHANY FOREST DR, DAGSBORO, DE 19939-9212 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202412923 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6087 / 225 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 25, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0042930122 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2024 |
| Property Address | 21 BETHANY FOREST DR, DAGSBORO, DE 19939-9212 |
| Document Number | 0060870225 |
| Book / Page | 6087 / 225 |
| Map Reference | MB 52 PG 266 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000012923 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 14, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $137.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Bethany Forest Dr was $1,251, down 0.4% from the year before.
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 | $1,251.00 (-0.4%) | $41,500 (-) Land $3,750 Building $37,750 | $576,900 (-) Land $117,600 Building $459,300 |
| 2025 | $1,256.00 | $41,500 Land $3,750 Building $37,750 | $576,900 Land $117,600 Building $459,300 |
| 2023 | $1,726.00 | $41,500 Land $3,750 Building $37,750 | $83,000 Land $7,500 Building $75,500 |
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 21 Bethany Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 367 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 367 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (2012–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 21 Bethany Forest Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 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 | BETHANY BAY PUMP DISTRICT private · serves 52,684 people · EPA ID DE0000221 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 206 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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