Sussex County property record for 229 Bayshore Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 918 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Mar 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $2,251 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-20.07-26.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-20.07-26.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 918 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,270 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 408 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 72 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 236 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 111 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 229 BAYSHORE DR |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9747 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | SOUTH BETHANY BAY SHORE DR LOT 70 ADD TO BLK TO |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH BETHANY |
| Legal Block | TO |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
229 Bayshore Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 1996.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6 RICHARDS DR, WILMINGTON, DE 19810-3901 |
| 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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2112 / 127 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 229 Bayshore Dr was $2,251, down 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | South Bethany Town |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,251.00 (-0.35%) | $32,700 (-) Land $5,250 Building $27,450 | $1,057,800 (-) Land $588,300 Building $469,500 |
| 2025 | $2,259.00 | $32,700 Land $5,250 Building $27,450 | $1,057,800 Land $588,300 Building $469,500 |
| 2023 | $1,350.00 | $32,700 Land $5,250 Building $27,450 | $65,400 Land $10,500 Building $54,900 |
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 229 Bayshore 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 229 Bayshore 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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