Sussex County property record for 270 Oyster Shell Cv, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,767 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.222 acres (9,679 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,376 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-13.00-1793.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-1793.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,767 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,858 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,679 sqft (0.222 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 123 ft deep x 142 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 266 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 270 OYSTER SHELL CV |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9000 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | THE SALT POND LOT 189 PHASE V |
| Legal Subdivision | THE SALT POND |
| Legal Phase | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 189 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 51202 |
270 Oyster Shell Cv is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 1996.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 270 OYSTER SHELL CV, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9000 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 1996 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 1996 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3487 / 35 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 270 Oyster Shell Cv was $1,376, 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 | $1,376.00 (-0.36%) | $26,600 (-) Land $5,550 Building $21,050 | $635,500 (-) Land $233,600 Building $401,900 |
| 2025 | $1,381.00 | $26,600 Land $5,550 Building $21,050 | $635,500 Land $233,600 Building $401,900 |
| 2023 | $1,122.00 | $26,600 Land $5,550 Building $21,050 | $53,200 Land $11,100 Building $42,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 270 Oyster Shell Cv in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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.
Wildfire risk around 270 Oyster Shell Cv is low, with 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 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | 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 Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, Bloosurf, Xfinity.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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