39686 Sea del Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 39686 Sea del Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 4 ba · 2,748 sqft · built 1981
Lot Size	0.35 acres (15,233 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$5,250,000 (May 2022)
Tax Bill	$10,087 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2024 Sale Mar 2024 Sale + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone VE (high risk)
APN	`134-9.00-397.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`134-9.00-397.00`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	13 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,748 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1981
Effective Year Built	Effective 1981
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	15,233 sqft (0.35 acres)
Lot Dimensions	62 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Type	Mixed
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	288 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	486 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	39686 SEA DEL DR
City	BETHANY BEACH
State	DE
Zip	19930
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MR
Legal Description	SEA DEL ESTATES LOT 11
Legal Subdivision	SEA DEL ESTATES
Legal Lot Number	11
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	51201

Owner

39686 Sea del Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2024.

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

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	39686 SEA DEL DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 24, 2024	Deed, Transfer
Mar 25, 2024	Deed, Transfer
Feb 16, 2024	Deed, Transfer
May 25, 2022	Deed, Transfer
Dec 14, 2021	Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 25, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 25, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Nov 3, 1987 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202225986
Deed Book / Page	5707 / 276
Last Transfer Date	Mar 9, 2024
Transfer Doc	0060730165
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2024: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Apr 24, 2024
Property Address	39686 SEA DEL DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930
Document Number	0060890256
Book / Page	6089 / 256
Map Reference	MB 13 PG 42
Instrument Date	Apr 10, 2024
Instrument	2024000013400
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 14, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	39686 SEA DEL DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	39686 SEA DEL DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930

March 2024: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Mar 25, 2024
Property Address	39686 SEA DEL DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930
Document Number	0060730165
Book / Page	6073 / 165
Map Reference	MB 13 PG 42
Instrument Date	Mar 9, 2024
Instrument	2024000009501
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 17, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	39686 SEA DEL DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	39686 SEA DEL DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930

February 2024: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Feb 16, 2024
Property Address	39686 SEA DEL DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930
Document Number	0060550001
Book / Page	6055 / 1
Map Reference	MB 13 PG 43
Instrument Date	Jan 22, 2024
Instrument	2024000005264
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 12, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2569 COLD SPRING RD, LANSDALE, PA 19446-6063

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2569 COLD SPRING RD, LANSDALE, PA 19446-6063

May 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	May 25, 2022
Property Address	39686 SEA DEL DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930
Document Number	0057070276
Book / Page	5707 / 276
Instrument Date	May 24, 2022
Instrument	20220000025986
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 31, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2569 COLD SPRING RD, LANSDALE, PA 19446-6063

December 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Dec 14, 2021
Property Address	39686 SEA DEL DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930
Document Number	0056110234
Book / Page	5611 / 234
Instrument Date	Nov 18, 2021
Instrument	20210000076539
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 31, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	23 BRENTWOOD LN, NEWARK, DE 19711-2073

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 39686 Sea del Dr was $10,087, down 8.9% 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	$10,087.00 (-8.95%)	$62,850 (-) Land $29,500 Building $33,350	$4,729,300 (-8.62%) Land $4,729,300
2025	$11,078.00	$62,850 Land $29,500 Building $33,350	$5,175,200 Land $4,729,300 Building $445,900
2023	$2,595.00	$62,850 Land $29,500 Building $33,350	$125,700 Land $59,000 Building $66,700

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 39686 Sea del Dr in Zone VE, a high-risk coastal 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 VE high risk · coastal, wave action
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	10.0 ft
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 39686 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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