Sussex County property record for 39654 Tern Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5 ba · 3,186 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,425 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $865,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $5,075 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-13.00-1305.01 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-1305.01 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 16 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,186 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,780 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,425 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 529 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 556 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 312 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 39654 TERN RD |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-3475 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OCEAN VILLAGE LOT L4 |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN VILLAGE BETHANY BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | L4 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 51201 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 134-13.00-1305.01
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 735 HARRITON RD, BRYN MAWR, PA 19010-2907 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 17, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 17, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201337366 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4173 / 166 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,075.00 (+74.7%) | $70,350 (-) Land $15,750 Building $54,600 | $2,376,200 (+1,588.84%) Land $1,624,600 Building $751,600 |
| 2023 | $2,905.00 | $70,350 Land $15,750 Building $54,600 | $140,700 Land $31,500 Building $109,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 6.0 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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