Sussex County property record for 224 Oyster Shell Cv, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.264 acres (11,495 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Sep 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $1,532 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-13.00-1826.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-1826.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,755 sqft |
| Basement Area | 538 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 538 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,495 sqft (0.264 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Area | 510 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 300 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 500 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 224 OYSTER SHELL CV |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9000 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | THE SALT POND LOT 222 PHASE V |
| Legal Subdivision | THE SALT POND |
| Legal Phase | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 222 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 51202 |
224 Oyster Shell Cv is held in a trust since November 2024.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8101 CONNECTICUT AVE, N407, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815-2804 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2520 / 295 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 7, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000042576 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 224 Oyster Shell Cv was $1,532, 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 | $1,532.00 (-0.39%) | $31,950 (-) Land $6,000 Building $25,950 | $720,100 (-) Land $294,700 Building $425,400 |
| 2025 | $1,538.00 | $31,950 Land $6,000 Building $25,950 | $720,100 Land $294,700 Building $425,400 |
| 2023 | $1,319.00 | $31,950 Land $6,000 Building $25,950 | $63,900 Land $12,000 Building $51,900 |
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 224 Oyster Shell Cv 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 580 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1,054 units insured incl. 474 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 170 (1984–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 170 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 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 224 Oyster Shell Cv 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 | 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 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 194 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon, Xfinity.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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