Sussex County property record for 305 W 3rd St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,766 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,766 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-17.19-28.04 |
| Primary APN | 134-17.19-28.04 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,766 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,298 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| 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 | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 273 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 699 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 305 W 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9170 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | SOUTH BETHANY HARBOR LOT 59 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH BETHANY |
| Legal Lot Number | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4024 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4512 CHELTENHAM DR, BETHESDA, MD 20814-4602 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 305 W 3RD ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9170 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0191410066 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 19141/66 |
| Instrument | 20200000061746 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.7% |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2031 |
| Index | LIBOR |
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 | $2,766.00 (-0.36%) | $34,150 (-) Land $5,000 Building $29,150 | $1,299,900 (-) Land $588,300 Building $711,600 |
| 2025 | $2,776.00 (+96.88%) | $34,150 (-) Land $5,000 Building $29,150 | $1,299,900 (+1,803.22%) Land $588,300 Building $711,600 |
| 2023 | $1,410.00 | $34,150 Land $5,000 Building $29,150 | $68,300 Land $10,000 Building $58,300 |
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 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 Record 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.
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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