Sussex County property record for 23 Short Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 819 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,395,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,963 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-17.16-1.01 |
| Primary APN | 134-17.16-1.01 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 819 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 23 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 12 BLK R |
| Legal Subdivision | MIDDLESEX BEACH |
| Legal Block | R |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1120 CHADWICK CIR, HUMMELSTOWN, PA 17036-6812 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202622792 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6525 / 233 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 23 SHORT RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9775 |
| Document Number | 0000022792 |
| Book / Page | 6525 / 233 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202622792 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5,635,800.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Address | 1120 CHADWICK CIR, HUMMELSTOWN, PA 17036-6812 |
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 | $1,963.00 (-0.36%) | $19,600 (-) Land $8,750 Building $10,850 | $922,700 (-) Land $506,000 Building $416,700 |
| 2025 | $1,970.00 (+129.87%) | $19,600 (-) Land $8,750 Building $10,850 | $922,700 (+2,123.37%) Land $506,000 Building $416,700 |
| 2023 | $857.00 | $19,600 Land $8,750 Building $10,850 | $41,500 Land $17,500 Building $24,000 |
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 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 Record 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.
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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