Sussex County property record for 39676 Tern Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 9 ba · 4,038 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,425 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,600,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,626 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Refinance Aug 2021 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-13.00-1315.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-1315.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 9 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 17 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 4 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,038 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,425 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 596 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 80 sqft |
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| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Granary | 24 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 39676 TERN RD |
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| 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 L1 |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN VILLAGE BETHANY BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | L1 |
| 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 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 212 SAMMONS POND DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-8897 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MID PENN BANK |
| Aug 20, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MID PENN BANK |
| Oct 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance THE COMMUNITY BANK |
| Apr 17, 2020 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 20, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202016053 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5228 / 204 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 29, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0044310072 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 39676 TERN RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3475 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0202050272 |
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| Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 20205/272 |
| Instrument | 20210000052770 |
| Name | MID PENN BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 39676 TERN RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3475 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0202040215 |
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| Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 20204/215 |
| Instrument | 20210000052673 |
| Name | MID PENN BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 39676 TERN RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3475 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0188560338 |
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| Date | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18856/338 |
| Instrument | 20200000045897 |
| Name | THE COMMUNITY BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 39676 TERN RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3475 |
| Document Number | 0052280204 |
| Book / Page | 5228 / 204 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200000016053 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 212 SAMMONS POND DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-8897 |
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 | $7,626.00 (-0.38%) | $32,100 (-) Land $15,750 Building $16,350 | $3,583,900 (-) Land $1,624,600 Building $1,959,300 |
| 2025 | $7,655.00 (+109.78%) | $32,100 (-) Land $15,750 Building $16,350 | $3,583,900 (+1,928.24%) Land $1,624,600 Building $1,959,300 |
| 2023 | $3,649.00 | $32,100 Land $15,750 Building $16,350 | $176,700 Land $31,500 Building $145,200 |
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 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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