Sussex County property record for 24 Short Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 300 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,698 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 134-17.16-4.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-17.16-4.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 300 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Street Address | 24 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 24 BLK Q |
| Legal Subdivision | MIDDLESEX BEACH |
| Legal Block | Q |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
24 Short Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in September 2025.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 203 RIDGEFIELD RD, LUTHERVILLE TIMONIUM, MD 21093-6324 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2231 / 159 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0063780323 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Property Address | 24 SHORT RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9775 |
| Document Number | 0063780323 |
| Book / Page | 6378 / 323 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 3 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025000035888 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 RIDGEFIELD RD, LUTHERVILLE, MD 21093-6324 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 RIDGEFIELD RD, LUTHERVILLE, MD 21093-6324 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 24 Short Rd was $1,698, 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 | $1,698.00 (-0.35%) | $19,100 (-) Land $8,750 Building $10,350 | $798,200 (-) Land $506,000 Building $292,200 |
| 2025 | $1,704.00 | $19,100 Land $8,750 Building $10,350 | $798,200 Land $506,000 Building $292,200 |
| 2023 | $788.00 | $19,100 Land $8,750 Building $10,350 | $38,200 Land $17,500 Building $20,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 24 Short Rd in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| 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 372 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 372 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 144 (1983–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 144 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 |
| 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 24 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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