Sussex County property record for 308 W 7th St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,580 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,249 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Feb 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $2,160 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-17.19-15.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-17.19-15.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,580 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,184 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,249 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 486 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 930 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 308 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 SECTION LOT 138 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH BETHANY |
| Legal Lot Number | 138 |
| 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
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 308 W 7TH ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9793 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 17, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 17, 1993 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1899 / 84 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0056790276 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 308 W 7TH ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9793 |
| Document Number | 0056790276 |
| Book / Page | 5679 / 276 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220000018046 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 4, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
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 | $2,160.00 (-0.37%) | $31,350 (-) Land $5,000 Building $26,350 | $1,003,900 (-) Land $591,600 Building $412,300 |
| 2025 | $2,168.00 (+57.79%) | $31,350 (-) Land $5,000 Building $26,350 | $1,003,900 (+1,435.02%) Land $591,600 Building $412,300 |
| 2023 | $1,374.00 | $31,350 Land $5,000 Building $26,350 | $65,400 Land $10,000 Building $55,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are 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 |
|
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 | 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 |
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures