38985 Pine Branch Ct, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 38985 Pine Branch Ct, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details4 bd · 5 ba · 1,804 sqft · built 2000
Lot Size0.159 acres (6,930 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$300,000 (Dec 1999)
Tax Bill$1,741 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2020 Transfer
Dec 2019 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN134-17.00-41.00-56192

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN134-17.00-41.00-56192

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths5 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures13 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,804 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,560 sqft
1st Floor Area1,280 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2000
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area6,930 sqft (0.159 acres)
Garage Area260 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area552 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area72 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address38985 PINE BRANCH CT, 56192
CityBETHANY BEACH
StateDE
Zip19930-4687
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeHR-2
Legal DescriptionSEA COLONY WEST UNIT 56192 PHASE XX BLDG 22
Legal SubdivisionSEA COLONY WEST PHASE XX
Legal Phase20
Legal Unit56192
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionSELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1037
Census Tract51307

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address430 E MONROE AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63122-6336
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 15, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Dec 30, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
WELLS FARGO BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 16, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 16, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2447 / 243
Last Transfer DateMay 20, 2020
Transfer Doc0052720272
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateJul 15, 2020
Property AddressBETHANY BEACH, DE 19930
Document Number0052720272
Book / Page005272 / 000272
Instrument DateMay 20, 2020
Instrument30567
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 21, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address430 E MONROE AVE KIRKWOOD MO 631226336, KIRKWOOD, MO 63122-6336

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property AddressBETHANY BEACH, DE 19930
Document Number0180720288
Instrument DateDec 30, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2020
Title CompanyTITLE 365

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address38985 PINE BRANCH CT BETHANY BEACH DE 199304687, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-4687

Mortgage

Document Number0180720288
DateJan 7, 2020
Book Page018072/000288
Instrument782
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BK
TypeBank
AddressSIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 6, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$1,741.00 (-0.34%)$37,550 (-) Building $37,550$818,200 (-) Land $91,700 Building $726,500
2025$1,747.00 (-0.34%)$37,550 (-) Building $37,550$818,200 (+863.72%) Land $91,700 Building $726,500
2023$1,753.00$37,550 Building $37,550$84,900 Land $9,800 Building $75,100

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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 Record
median of 511 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies995 units insured
incl. 484 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims8 (2012–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 8
Most Recent ClaimJul 2025 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 3 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 267 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
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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