Sussex County property record for 39651 Tern Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,104 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,752 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,994 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Sale Dec 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-13.00-1286.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-1286.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,104 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Lot Area | 6,752 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Street Address | 39651 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 S8 |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN VILLAGE BETHANY BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | S8 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 51201 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 209, MANAKIN SABOT, VA 23103-0209 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Dec 13, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 2001 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 2001 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2567 / 160 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 17, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0048180348 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 39651 TERN RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3475 |
| Document Number | 0048180348 |
| Book / Page | 004818 / 000348 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 48249 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2018 |
| 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 | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 209 MANAKIN SABOT VA 231030209, MANAKIN SABOT, VA 23103-0209 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 39651 TERN RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3475 |
| Document Number | 0048130082 |
| Book / Page | 004813 / 000082 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 46622 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2018 |
| 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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| Address | PO BOX 209 MANAKIN SABOT VA 231030209, MANAKIN SABOT, VA 23103-0209 |
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 | $3,994.00 (-0.37%) | $30,150 (-) Land $18,000 Building $12,150 | $1,876,900 (-) Land $1,659,600 Building $217,300 |
| 2025 | $4,009.00 (+222.01%) | $30,150 (-) Land $18,000 Building $12,150 | $1,876,900 (+3,012.6%) Land $1,659,600 Building $217,300 |
| 2023 | $1,245.00 | $30,150 Land $18,000 Building $12,150 | $60,300 Land $36,000 Building $24,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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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