39654 Sea del Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 39654 Sea del Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 1,744 sqft · built 2019
Lot Size	0.179 acres (7,810 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$2,600,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill	$5,372 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2020 Sale Feb 2020 Line of Credit + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone AO (high risk)
APN	`134-9.00-403.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`134-9.00-403.00`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	22 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,744 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	160 sqft
Finished Basement	160 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2019
Effective Year Built	Effective 2019
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	7,810 sqft (0.179 acres)
Lot Dimensions	126 ft deep x 62 ft wide
Garage Area	624 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	240 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	333 sqft
Granary	380 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Street Address	39654 SEA DEL DR
City	BETHANY BEACH
State	DE
Zip	19930-3412
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MR
Legal Description	SEA DEL ESTATES LOT 5
Legal Subdivision	SEA DEL ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	51201

Owner

39654 Sea del Dr is held in a trust since July 2020.

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	22020 DURBERRY RD, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-1325
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 13, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY
Feb 5, 2020	Deed of Trust, Construction Loan · Line of Credit FARMERS BK/WILLARDS
Jul 15, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit FARMERS BK/WILLARDS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 13, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 13, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 15, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202030153
Deed Book / Page	5271 / 154
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 9, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc	0048570151
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Jul 13, 2020
Property Address	39654 SEA DEL DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3412
Document Number	0052710154
Book / Page	005271 / 000154
Instrument Date	Jul 9, 2020
Instrument	30153
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 22, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$7,800.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	22020 DURBERRY RD SMITHSBURG MD 217831325, SMITHSBURG, MD 21783-1325

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Construction Loan

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Feb 5, 2020
Property Address	39654 SEA DEL DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3412
Document Number	0181380273
Book / Page	018138 / 000273
Instrument Date	Feb 3, 2020
Instrument	5422
Transaction Type	Construction Loan
Record Updated	Feb 17, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	104 RIVERVIEW DR DAGSBORO DE 199394304, DAGSBORO, DE 19939-4304

Mortgage

Document Number	181380273
Date	Feb 5, 2020
Book Page	018138/000273
Instrument	5422

Lender

Name	FARMERS BK/WILLARDS
Type	Bank
Address	WILLARDS, MD 21874

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

July 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Jul 15, 2019
Property Address	39654 SEA DEL DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3412
Document Number	0050890078
Book / Page	005089 / 000078
Instrument Date	Jul 12, 2019
Instrument	24915
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 6, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$2,752.50
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	104 RIVERVIEW DR DAGSBORO DE 199394304, DAGSBORO, DE 19939-4304

Mortgage

Document Number	176560159
Date	Jul 15, 2019
Book Page	017656/000159
Instrument	24916

Lender

Name	FARMERS BK/WILLARDS
Type	Bank
Address	WILLARDS, MD 21874

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 39654 Sea del Dr was $5,372, down 0.4% from the year before.

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Sussex County
Unified School District	Indian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$5,372.00 (-0.37%)	$46,100 (-) Land $14,000 Building $32,100	$2,524,800 (-) Land $1,773,200 Building $751,600
2025	$5,392.00	$46,100 Land $14,000 Building $32,100	$2,524,800 Land $1,773,200 Building $751,600
2023	$1,904.00	$46,100 Land $14,000 Building $32,100	$92,200 Land $28,000 Building $64,200

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 39654 Sea del Dr in Zone AO, 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 AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	Varies along the reach; see FIRM
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	Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 35 claims Severe Winter Storms, High Winds, And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 21 claims Severe Coastal Storm, Jan 1992 · 28 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 39654 Sea del Dr 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 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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