Sussex County property record for 39653 Seaside Ave, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,938 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,092,500 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,032 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-9.00-478.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-9.00-478.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,938 sqft Living Area |
| Upper Floors Area | 646 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 816 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 1,060 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 39653 SEASIDE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-3432 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | BETHANY VILLAGE LOT 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY VILLAGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 51201 |
39653 Seaside Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2018.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5631 VINTAGE OAKS CIR, DELRAY BEACH, FL 33484-6420 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 6, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 6, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201820296 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4898 / 166 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 39653 SEASIDE AVE, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3432 |
| Document Number | 0048980166 |
| Book / Page | 004898 / 000166 |
| Instrument Date | May 24, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20296 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,277.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5631 VINTAGE OAKS CIR DELRAY BEACH FL 334846420, DELRAY BEACH, FL 33484-6420 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 39653 Seaside Ave was $5,032, down 0.4% from the year before.
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 | $5,032.00 (-0.38%) | $36,600 (-) Land $13,900 Building $22,700 | $2,364,900 (-) Land $1,897,700 Building $467,200 |
| 2025 | $5,051.00 | $36,600 Land $13,900 Building $22,700 | $2,364,900 Land $1,897,700 Building $467,200 |
| 2023 | $1,511.00 | $36,600 Land $13,900 Building $22,700 | $73,200 Land $27,800 Building $45,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 39653 Seaside Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 39653 Seaside Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 193 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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