Sussex County property record for 39642 Tern Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,480 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,471 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,042,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $4,936 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Refinance Mar 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-13.00-1304.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-1304.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,480 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,471 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 83 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 448 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 282 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 446 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 39642 TERN RD |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-3475 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | OCEAN VILLAGE LOT T1 |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN VILLAGE BETHANY BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | T1 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 51201 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 39642 TERN RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3475 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Mar 18, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201419784 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4278 / 289 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 14, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0050280217 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 39642 TERN RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3475 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0184840273 |
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| Date | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18484/273 |
| Instrument | 20200000025318 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 39642 TERN RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3475 |
| Document Number | 0050280217 |
| Book / Page | 005028 / 000217 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 8719 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 25, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 39642 TERN RD BETHANY BEACH DE 199303475, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3475 |
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 | $4,936.00 (-0.36%) | $46,500 (-) Land $19,200 Building $27,300 | $2,308,400 (-) Land $1,563,100 Building $745,300 |
| 2025 | $4,954.00 (+154.84%) | $46,500 (-) Land $19,200 Building $27,300 | $2,308,400 (+2,382.15%) Land $1,563,100 Building $745,300 |
| 2023 | $1,944.00 | $46,500 Land $19,200 Building $27,300 | $93,000 Land $38,400 Building $54,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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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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 159 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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