Sussex County property record for 307 W 7th St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 1,796 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $720,000 (Mar 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,495 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-17.19-12.03 |
| Primary APN | 134-17.19-12.03 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,796 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,672 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| 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 | 612 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 700 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 1,412 sqft |
| Granary | 224 sqft |
| Milk House | 204 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 307 W 7TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9793 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | SOUTH BETHANY S BETHANY HARBOR LOT 131 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH BETHANY |
| Legal Lot Number | 131 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4024 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
307 W 7th St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2019.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 307 W 7TH ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9793 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20199574 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5032 / 74 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 15, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0050320074 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 307 W 7TH ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9793 |
| Document Number | 0050320074 |
| Book / Page | 005032 / 000074 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 9574 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 5237 CAPON HILL PL BURKE VA 220151615, BURKE, VA 22015-1615 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 307 W 7th St was $2,495, 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 | $2,495.00 (-0.36%) | $40,350 (-) Land $5,000 Building $35,350 | $1,161,500 (-) Land $588,300 Building $573,200 |
| 2025 | $2,504.00 | $40,350 Land $5,000 Building $35,350 | $1,161,500 Land $588,300 Building $573,200 |
| 2023 | $1,666.00 | $40,350 Land $5,000 Building $35,350 | $80,700 Land $10,000 Building $70,700 |
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 307 W 7th 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 307 W 7th 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 611 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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