Sussex County property record for 38679 Fred Hudson Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 2,688 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.347 acres (15,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,568 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale Aug 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-13.00-74.02 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-74.02 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,688 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,120 sqft (0.347 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 84 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 340 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 230 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 38679 FRED HUDSON RD |
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| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-3518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | HOUSTON SUBD LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | HOUSTON SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 51201 |
38679 Fred Hudson Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2021.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1372 STONEHENGE DR, YORK, PA 17404-9033 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 7, 2019 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 7, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202170747 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5592 / 272 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 9, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0043710279 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 38679 FRED HUDSON RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3518 |
| Document Number | 0055920272 |
| Book / Page | 5592 / 272 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000070747 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 8, 2021 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1372 STONEHENGE DR, YORK, PA 17404-9033 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2019 |
| Property Address | 38679 FRED HUDSON RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3518 |
| Document Number | 0051010267 |
| Book / Page | 5101 / 267 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190000028458 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| 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 |
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| Address | 2121 MILLERS MILL RD, COOKSVILLE, MD 21723-9407 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38679 Fred Hudson Rd was $1,568, 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 | $1,568.00 (-0.38%) | $25,600 (-) Land $2,500 Building $23,100 | $631,900 (-) Land $203,200 Building $428,700 |
| 2025 | $1,574.00 | $25,600 Land $2,500 Building $23,100 | $631,900 Land $203,200 Building $428,700 |
| 2023 | $1,343.00 | $25,600 Land $2,500 Building $23,100 | $52,900 Land $5,000 Building $47,900 |
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 38679 Fred Hudson Rd 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 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 |
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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 38679 Fred Hudson Rd is low, with 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 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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