Sussex County property record for 39605 Seashell Turn, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 3,710 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.197 acres (8,581 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,700,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,491 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Refinance Nov 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 134-9.00-822.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-9.00-822.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,710 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,996 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,581 sqft (0.197 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 46 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,084 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 196 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 827 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 39605 SEASHELL TURN |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-3659 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | OCEAN RIDGE LOT 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN RIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 51201 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 134-9.00-822.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 39605 SEASHELL TURN, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3659 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Nov 14, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 16, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201645748 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4639 / 135 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 39605 SEASHELL TURN, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3659 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0194230305 |
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| Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19423/305 |
| Instrument | 20210000010186 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Property Address | 39605 SEASHELL TURN, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3659 |
| Document Number | 0051520189 |
| Book / Page | 005152 / 000189 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 06, 2019 |
| Instrument | 43256 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 39605 SEASHELL TURN BETHANY BEACH DE 199303659, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3659 |
Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,491.00 (+140.94%) | $60,650 (-) Land $11,750 Building $48,900 | $2,793,900 (+2,203.3%) Land $1,856,000 Building $937,900 |
| 2023 | $2,279.00 | $60,650 Land $11,750 Building $48,900 | $121,300 Land $23,500 Building $97,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USFWS Coastal Barrier Resources System as of December 19, 2024 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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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| Coastal Barrier Resources System | Yes |
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| Unit | H01 “North Bethany Beach” |
| Unit Type | System Unit |
| Designated | Oct 18, 1982 |
| NFIP Eligibility | Not eligible (built 1996) built after the Oct 1, 1983 cutoff · private flood insurance only |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 157 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DEWEY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 31,000 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from REHOBOTH BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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