Sussex County property record for 317 Walkabout Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,118 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,499 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $465,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,556 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-13.00-1582.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-1582.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,118 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,673 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,499 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 165 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 174 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 328 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 317 WALKABOUT RD |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | THE SALT POND LOT 349 PHASE IIIA |
| Legal Subdivision | THE SALT POND |
| Legal Phase | 3A |
| Legal Lot Number | 349 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 51202 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17925 ELGIN RD, POOLESVILLE, MD 20837-2095 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 12, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 12, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 21, 2013 |
| Deed Document Number | 201615562 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4541 / 125 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 317 WALKABOUT RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9003 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0193350093 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19335/93 |
| Instrument | 20210000005240 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
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 | $1,556.00 (-0.38%) | $41,000 (-) Land $6,750 Building $34,250 | $731,400 (-) Land $243,700 Building $487,700 |
| 2025 | $1,562.00 (-7.74%) | $41,000 (-) Land $6,750 Building $34,250 | $731,400 (+791.95%) Land $243,700 Building $487,700 |
| 2023 | $1,693.00 | $41,000 Land $6,750 Building $34,250 | $82,000 Land $13,500 Building $68,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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 580 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1,054 units insured incl. 474 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 170 (1984–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 170 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 84% 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 | 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 209 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Bloosurf.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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