31311 May Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 31311 May Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 5 ba · 3,956 sqft · built 2003
Lot Size	0.23 acres (10,001 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$950,000 (Jul 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,024 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Sale Aug 2021 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`134-13.00-2162.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`134-13.00-2162.00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	5 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	13 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,956 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,731 sqft
Basement Area	944 sqft
Unfinished Basement	944 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2003
Effective Year Built	Effective 2003
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	10,001 sqft (0.23 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage Area	504 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area	619 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	242 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	1,869 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	31311 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 88
Legal Subdivision	BETHANY LAKES
Legal Lot Number	88
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1037
Census Tract	51201

Owner

31311 May Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2021.

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	1821 CULLEN DR, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905-4429
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 16, 2021	Deed, Transfer
Aug 10, 2021	Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 16, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 16, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202145534
Deed Book / Page	5509 / 238
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Jul 16, 2021
Property Address	31311 MAY DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3505
Document Number	0055090238
Book / Page	5509 / 238
Instrument Date	Jul 16, 2021
Instrument	20210000045534
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1821 CULLEN DR, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905-4429

August 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Aug 10, 2021
Property Address	31311 MAY DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3505
Document Number	0055270150
Book / Page	5527 / 150
Instrument Date	Jul 16, 2021
Instrument	20210000050540
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1821 CULLEN DR, SILVER SPRING, MD 20905-4429

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 31311 May Dr was $2,024, down 0.3% from the year before.

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Sussex County
Unified School District	Indian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,024.00 (-0.34%)	$63,250 (-) Land $6,250 Building $57,000	$928,000 (-) Land $178,500 Building $749,500
2025	$2,031.00	$63,250 Land $6,250 Building $57,000	$928,000 Land $178,500 Building $749,500
2023	$312.00	$63,250 Land $6,250 Building $57,000	$12,500 Land $12,500

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 31311 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	Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 35 claims Severe Winter Storms, High Winds, And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 21 claims Severe Coastal Storm, Jan 1992 · 28 claims

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.

Wildfire

The area around 31311 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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