Sussex County property record for 304 W 2nd St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 510 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Jul 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $2,232 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-20.07-3.01 |
| Primary APN | 134-20.07-3.01 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 510 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,150 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 720 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 600 sqft |
| Granary | 300 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 304 W 2ND ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | SOUTH BETHANY W 2ND ST LOT 77 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH BETHANY |
| Legal Lot Number | 77 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4024 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
304 W 2nd St is owned by an individual who bought it in July 1997.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1201 CLOVERFIELD CT, BEL AIR, MD 21015-1632 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2214 / 3 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 304 W 2nd St was $2,232, down 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | South Bethany Town |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,232.00 (-0.36%) | $35,350 (-) Land $5,250 Building $30,100 | $1,048,900 (-) Land $588,300 Building $460,600 |
| 2025 | $2,240.00 | $35,350 Land $5,250 Building $30,100 | $1,048,900 Land $588,300 Building $460,600 |
| 2023 | $1,460.00 | $35,350 Land $5,250 Building $30,100 | $70,700 Land $10,500 Building $60,200 |
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 304 W 2nd St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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.
The area around 304 W 2nd St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 180 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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