35052 Loretta St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 35052 Loretta St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 4 ba · 3,141 sqft · built 1987
Lot Size0.14 acres (6,120 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$862,500 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill$3,861 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN134-20.11-77.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN134-20.11-77.00

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures15 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,141 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,172 sqft
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1987
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1987
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area6,120 sqft (0.14 acres)
Lot Dimensions90 ft deep x 68 ft wide

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area272 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area348 sqft
Granary202 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address35052 LORETTA ST
CityBETHANY BEACH
StateDE
Zip19930-2816
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMR
Legal DescriptionBAY VIEW PARK LOT 32
Legal SubdivisionBAY VIEW PARK
Legal Lot Number32
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionSELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract51205

Owner

35052 Loretta St is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2017.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address7812 RIVER FALLS DR, POTOMAC, MD 20854-3878
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

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 18, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 18, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 5, 1996
Deed Document Number201726776
Deed Book / Page4739 / 72
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address35052 LORETTA ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-2816
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0163460304
DateJul 18, 2017
Book Page16346/304
Instrument26777
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 35052 Loretta St was $3,861, 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$3,861.00 (-0.39%)$29,650 (-) Land $6,650 Building $23,000$1,814,800 (-) Land $834,200 Building $980,600
2025$3,876.00$29,650 Land $6,650 Building $23,000$1,814,800 Land $834,200 Building $980,600
2023$1,666.00$29,650 Land $6,650 Building $23,000$80,700 Land $13,300 Building $67,400

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 35052 Loretta St 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 35052 Loretta St 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 94% of the US · lower than 75% 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.

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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