Sussex County property record for 39624 Seashell Turn, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5 ba · 2,216 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,741 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Oct 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $4,945 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale Jun 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-9.00-829.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-9.00-829.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 16 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,216 sqft Living Area |
| Upper Floors Area | 544 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,741 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 196 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 1,774 sqft |
| Granary | 196 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 39624 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 27 |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN RIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 51201 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 39624 SEASHELL TURN, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3659 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 21, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2084 / 179 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 12, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0054910169 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 39624 SEASHELL TURN, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3659 |
| Document Number | 0056460291 |
| Book / Page | 5646 / 291 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 17, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220000008542 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 39624 SEASHELL RUN, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 39624 SEASHELL TURN, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3659 |
| Document Number | 0054910169 |
| Book / Page | 5491 / 169 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000039992 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 29624 SEASHELL TURN, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,945.00 (+73.02%) | $69,200 (-) Land $10,100 Building $59,100 | $2,315,200 (+1,572.83%) Land $1,765,800 Building $549,400 |
| 2023 | $2,858.00 | $69,200 Land $10,100 Building $59,100 | $138,400 Land $20,200 Building $118,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 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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Source: USFWS Coastal Barrier Resources System, as of December 19, 2024
| Coastal Barrier Resources System | Yes |
|---|---|
| Unit | H01 “North Bethany Beach” |
| Unit Type | System Unit |
| Designated | Oct 18, 1982 |
| NFIP Eligibility | Not eligible (built 1997) built after the Oct 1, 1983 cutoff · private flood insurance only |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| 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 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 | DEWEY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 31,000 people · EPA ID DE0000825 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 157 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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