Sussex County property record for 34888 Alda Ln, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2,352 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,871 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $725,500 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,303 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale Jan 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-20.07-137.01 |
| Primary APN | 134-20.07-137.01 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,352 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Lot Area | 7,871 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 96 ft deep x 82 ft wide |
| Street Address | 34888 ALDA LN |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-2826 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | BAY VIEW PARK LOT 65 P/O 63 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY VIEW PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 65 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 51205 |
34888 Alda Ln is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2021.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4323 DRESDEN ST, KENSINGTON, MD 20895-4102 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 28, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 15, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jul 2, 2018 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20212980 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5392 / 44 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 34888 ALDA LN, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-2827 |
| Document Number | 0054760349 |
| Book / Page | 5476 / 349 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000035144 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 4323 DRESDEN ST, KENSINGTON, MD 20895-4102 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 34888 ALDA LN, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-2827 |
| Document Number | 0053920045 |
| Book / Page | 005392 / 000045 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2980 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,177.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4323 DRESDEN ST KENSINGTON MD 208954102, KENSINGTON, MD 20895-4102 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 34888 ALDA LN, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-2827 |
| Document Number | 0049110249 |
| Book / Page | 4911 / 249 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 000000023779 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 34888 ALDA LN, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-2827 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 34888 Alda Ln was $3,303, down 0.4% 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 | $3,303.00 (-0.39%) | $29,500 (-) Land $8,300 Building $21,200 | $1,552,500 (-) Land $932,700 Building $619,800 |
| 2025 | $3,316.00 | $29,500 Land $8,300 Building $21,200 | $1,552,500 Land $932,700 Building $619,800 |
| 2023 | $1,325.00 | $29,500 Land $8,300 Building $21,200 | $64,200 Land $16,600 Building $47,600 |
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 34888 Alda Ln 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 324 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 600 units insured incl. 276 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 229 (1983–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 229 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 34888 Alda Ln is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% 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 129 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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