Sussex County property record for 271 Oyster Shell Cv, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,941 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.294 acres (12,811 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $755,500 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,669 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-13.00-1784.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-1784.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,941 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,972 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,811 sqft (0.294 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 718 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 271 OYSTER SHELL CV |
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| 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 41 PHASE V |
| Legal Subdivision | THE SALT POND |
| Legal Phase | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 51202 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 271 OYSTER SHELL CV, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9001 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 202249562 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5799 / 77 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Property Address | 271 OYSTER SHELL CV, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9001 |
| Document Number | 0057990077 |
| Book / Page | 5799 / 77 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220000049562 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 271 OYSTER SHELL CV, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9001 |
| Document Number | 220000049563 |
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| Date | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220000049563 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $1,669.00 (-0.36%) | $32,800 (-) Land $5,700 Building $27,100 | $778,900 (-) Land $299,000 Building $479,900 |
| 2025 | $1,675.00 (+22.62%) | $32,800 (-) Land $5,700 Building $27,100 | $778,900 (+1,087.35%) Land $299,000 Building $479,900 |
| 2023 | $1,366.00 | $32,800 Land $5,700 Building $27,100 | $65,600 Land $11,400 Building $54,200 |
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 |
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.
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