Sussex County property record for 25 Short Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 1,827 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.603 acres (26,280 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $787,500 (Mar 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $3,430 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-17.16-2.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-17.16-2.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,827 sqft Living Area |
| Upper Floors Area | 504 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,280 sqft (0.603 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 146 ft deep x 180 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 576 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 1,395 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 25 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 13 BLK R |
| Legal Subdivision | MIDDLESEX BEACH |
| Legal Block | R |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
25 Short Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2011.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16864 BLACK MARLIN CIR, LEWES, DE 19958-5024 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 9, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 9, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3872 / 56 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 25 Short Rd was $3,430, 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 | $3,430.00 (-0.38%) | $52,050 (-) Land $10,250 Building $41,800 | $1,612,300 (-) Land $553,000 Building $1,059,300 |
| 2025 | $3,443.00 | $52,050 Land $10,250 Building $41,800 | $1,612,300 Land $553,000 Building $1,059,300 |
| 2023 | $2,149.00 | $52,050 Land $10,250 Building $41,800 | $104,100 Land $20,500 Building $83,600 |
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 25 Short Rd 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 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 25 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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