Sussex County property record for 39617 Seashell Turn, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 2,362 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.235 acres (10,241 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,450,000 (Apr 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,421 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 134-9.00-823.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-9.00-823.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 17 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,362 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,910 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,241 sqft (0.235 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 180 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 141 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 972 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 39617 SEASHELL TURN |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OCEAN RIDGE LOT 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN RIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 51201 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 134-9.00-823.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 91 ASHTON ST, CARLISLE, PA 17015-9137 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 04, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP |
| Jul 31, 2020 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 04, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 04, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202216814 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5676 / 7 |
| Transfer Doc | 0047280101 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 04, 2022 |
| Property Address | 39617 SEASHELL TURN, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 |
| Document Number | 0056760007 |
| Book / Page | 5676 / 7 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220000016814 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 02, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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 | 91 ASHTON ST, CARLISLE, PA 17015-9137 |
| Document Number | 20220000016815 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 04, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220000016815 |
| Name | ATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Property Address | 39617 SEASHELL TURN, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 |
| Document Number | 0052820289 |
| Book / Page | 5282 / 289 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200000033671 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 10909 LAMPLIGHTER LN, POTOMAC, MD 20854-2782 |
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 | $6,421.00 (+165.99%) | $58,450 (-) Land $13,450 Building $45,000 | $3,006,400 (+2,471.77%) Land $1,902,800 Building $1,103,600 |
| 2023 | $2,414.00 | $58,450 Land $13,450 Building $45,000 | $116,900 Land $26,900 Building $90,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025 · USFWS Coastal Barrier Resources System, December 19, 2024 release · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Coastal Barrier Resources System | Yes |
|---|---|
| Unit | H01 “North Bethany Beach” |
| Unit Type | System Unit |
| Designated | October 18, 1982 |
| NFIP Eligibility | Not eligible (built 1990) built after the October 1, 1983 cutoff · private flood insurance only |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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