Sussex County property record for 308 W 3rd St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,258 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $975,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,475 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Mortgage Apr 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-17.19-29.01 |
| Primary APN | 134-17.19-29.01 |
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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 | 2,258 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,618 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| 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 | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 276 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 308 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 S BETHANY HARBOR LOT 67 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH BETHANY |
| Legal Lot Number | 67 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4024 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
308 W 3rd St is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2019.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12416 BENSON BRANCH RD, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042-1306 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM AXOS BANK |
| Apr 3, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer SPN TITLE SERVICES, SPN TITLE SVCS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201911078 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5039 / 123 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 308 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 | 0176850179 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17685/179 |
| Instrument | 20190000027012 |
| Name | AXOS BANK |
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| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.6% |
| Type Change Date | Aug 1, 2024 |
| Index | Other |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2019 |
| Property Address | 308 W 3RD ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9170 |
| Document Number | 0050390123 |
| Book / Page | 005039 / 000123 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 11078 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | SPN TITLE SERVICES, SPN TITLE SVCS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,925.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 12416 BENSON BRANCH RD ELLICOTT CITY MD 210421306, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042-1306 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 308 W 3rd St was $2,475, 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 | $2,475.00 (-0.36%) | $33,100 (-) Land $5,000 Building $28,100 | $1,163,100 (-) Land $588,300 Building $574,800 |
| 2025 | $2,484.00 | $33,100 Land $5,000 Building $28,100 | $1,163,100 Land $588,300 Building $574,800 |
| 2023 | $1,367.00 | $33,100 Land $5,000 Building $28,100 | $66,200 Land $10,000 Building $56,200 |
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 308 W 3rd 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 308 W 3rd 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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