Sussex County property record for 39656 Seaside Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 1,838 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.242 acres (10,546 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,150,000 (Aug 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $5,120 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-9.00-483.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-9.00-483.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,838 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,057 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,057 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,546 sqft (0.242 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,604 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 324 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 743 sqft |
| Granary | 70 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 39656 SEASIDE DR |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-3488 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | BETHANY VILLAGE LOT 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY VILLAGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| 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 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7710 WOODMONT AVE, 503, BETHESDA, MD 20814-6064 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3921 / 237 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $5,120.00 (-0.37%) | $55,550 (-) Land $16,550 Building $39,000 | $2,406,200 (-) Land $1,909,400 Building $496,800 |
| 2025 | $5,139.00 (+124.02%) | $55,550 (-) Land $16,550 Building $39,000 | $2,406,200 (+2,065.8%) Land $1,909,400 Building $496,800 |
| 2023 | $2,294.00 | $55,550 Land $16,550 Building $39,000 | $111,100 Land $33,100 Building $78,000 |
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 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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