34888 Alda Ln, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 34888 Alda Ln, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2,352 sqft · built 2000
Lot Size0.181 acres (7,871 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$725,500 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill$3,303 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Sale
Jan 2021 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN134-20.07-137.01

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN134-20.07-137.01

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Plumbing Fixtures11 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,352 sqft Living Area
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2000
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Lot Area7,871 sqft (0.181 acres)
Lot Dimensions96 ft deep x 82 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address34888 ALDA LN
CityBETHANY BEACH
StateDE
Zip19930-2826
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMR
Legal DescriptionBAY VIEW PARK LOT 65 P/O 63
Legal SubdivisionBAY VIEW PARK
Legal Lot Number65
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionSELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract51205

Owner

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 Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address4323 DRESDEN ST, KENSINGTON, MD 20895-4102
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 28, 2021Deed, Transfer
Jan 15, 2021Grant Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Jul 2, 2018Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 15, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 15, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 2, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20212980
Deed Book / Page5392 / 44
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateMay 28, 2021
Property Address34888 ALDA LN, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-2827
Document Number0054760349
Book / Page5476 / 349
Instrument DateMay 27, 2021
Instrument20210000035144
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address4323 DRESDEN ST, KENSINGTON, MD 20895-4102

January 2021: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateJan 15, 2021
Property Address34888 ALDA LN, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-2827
Document Number0053920045
Book / Page005392 / 000045
Instrument DateOct 30, 2020
Instrument2980
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 8, 2021
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$2,177.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4323 DRESDEN ST KENSINGTON MD 208954102, KENSINGTON, MD 20895-4102

July 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateJul 2, 2018
Property Address34888 ALDA LN, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-2827
Document Number0049110249
Book / Page4911 / 249
Instrument DateJun 28, 2018
Instrument000000023779
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address34888 ALDA LN, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-2827

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
Unified School DistrictIndian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed 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.

Flood

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 ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation6.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 324 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies600 units insured
incl. 276 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims229 (1983–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA4 of 229
Most Recent ClaimOct 2021 · tidal / storm surge
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Nov 2012 · 104 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, High Winds, And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 24 claims
  • Severe Coastal Storm, Jan 1992 · 57 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

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 RiskLow
lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 SystemARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL
private · serves 20,145 people · EPA ID DE00A0323
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2024
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Jun 2019
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 129 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
1,000 / 50
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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