Sussex County property record for 261 Oyster Shell Cv, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5 ba · 914 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 0.209 acres (9,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $152,000 (Jan 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,553 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-13.00-1779.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-1779.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 914 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 2,068 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,752 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 316 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,100 sqft (0.209 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 317 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 261 OYSTER SHELL CV |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9001 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | THE SALT POND LOT 36 PHASE V |
| Legal Subdivision | THE SALT POND |
| Legal Phase | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 51202 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 OYSTER SHELL CV, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201748 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4651 / 237 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 261 OYSTER SHELL CV, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9001 |
| Document Number | 0046510237 |
| Book / Page | 004651 / 000237 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1748 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $456.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 23 WOODLAND CT POMPTON PLAINS NJ 074441261, POMPTON PLAINS, NJ 07444-1261 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,553.00 (+21.23%) | $5,700 (-) Land $5,700 | $715,900 (+1,075.53%) Land $286,900 Building $429,000 |
| 2023 | $1,281.00 | $5,700 Land $5,700 | $60,900 Land $11,400 Building $49,500 |
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 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.
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 |
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 229 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, Pocomoke Holdings, Xfinity.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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