Sussex County property record for 21 Short Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1,329 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $13,400 (Jun 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $1,842 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-17.16-1.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-17.16-1.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,329 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 |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 21 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 11 BLK R |
| Legal Subdivision | MIDDLESEX BEACH |
| Legal Block | R |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
21 Short Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 1985.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21 SHORT RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9775 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 21 SHORT RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9775 |
| Document Number | 0182900138 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21 SHORT RD BETHANY BEACH DE 199309775, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9775 |
| Document Number | 0182900138 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 018290/000138 |
| Instrument | 14912 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 8, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 21 Short Rd was $1,842, down 0.5% 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 | $1,842.00 (-0.49%) | $24,950 (-) Land $8,750 Building $16,200 | $1,089,700 (-) Land $506,000 Building $583,700 |
| 2025 | $1,851.00 | $24,950 Land $8,750 Building $16,200 | $1,089,700 Land $506,000 Building $583,700 |
| 2023 | $651.00 | $24,950 Land $8,750 Building $16,200 | $49,900 Land $17,500 Building $32,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 21 Short Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 43 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1,023 units insured incl. 980 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 26 (1983–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 26 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
| 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 Short Rd is low, with less than 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 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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