Sussex County property record for 31297 May Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5 ba · 3,264 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,592 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-13.00-2158.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-2158.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 16 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,264 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,574 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 498 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 525 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 957 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 842 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 31297 MAY DR |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-3505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | BETHANY LAKES LOT 84 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY LAKES |
| Legal Lot Number | 84 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 51201 |
31297 May Dr is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31297 MAY DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31297 May Dr was $1,592, down 0.5% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,592.00 (-0.5%) | $64,050 (-) Land $6,250 Building $57,800 | $954,400 (-) Land $178,500 Building $775,900 |
| 2025 | $1,600.00 | $64,050 Land $6,250 Building $57,800 | $954,400 Land $178,500 Building $775,900 |
| 2023 | $2,211.00 | $64,050 Land $6,250 Building $57,800 | $128,100 Land $12,500 Building $115,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31297 May Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 130 flood claims nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 496 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 665 units insured incl. 169 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 130 (1981–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 130 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2025 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 31297 May Dr 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 | BETHANY BAY PUMP DISTRICT private · serves 52,684 people · EPA ID DE0000221 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 230 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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