Sussex County property record for 39685 Sea del Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,480 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,503 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,200,000 (Jan 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $4,838 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 134-9.00-393.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-9.00-393.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,480 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,508 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,503 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 132 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,508 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 119 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 817 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 39685 SEA DEL DR |
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| 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 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEA DEL ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 51201 |
39685 Sea del Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2003.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 313, BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD 21714-0313 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 3, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2790 / 310 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 39685 SEA DEL DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3412 |
| Document Number | 0050630092 |
| Book / Page | 005063 / 000092 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 17639 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | PO BOX 313 BRADDOCK HEIGHTS MD 217140313, BRADDOCK HEIGHTS, MD 21714-0313 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 39685 Sea del Dr was $4,838, 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 | $4,838.00 (-0.37%) | $39,400 (-) Land $20,000 Building $19,400 | $2,273,800 (-) Land $1,847,600 Building $426,200 |
| 2025 | $4,856.00 | $39,400 Land $20,000 Building $19,400 | $2,273,800 Land $1,847,600 Building $426,200 |
| 2023 | $1,745.00 | $39,400 Land $20,000 Building $19,400 | $84,500 Land $40,000 Building $44,500 |
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 39685 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 |
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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 39685 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.
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 85 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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