Sussex County property record for 39699 Shell Aly, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 10 ba · 3,214 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 1.08 acres (47,045 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $18,432 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 134-13.00-1694.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-1694.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 10 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 35 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,214 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,589 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 47,045 sqft (1.08 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 527 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 1,449 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 3,065 sqft |
| Granary | 1,026 sqft |
| Milk House | 2,081 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 39699 SHELL ALY |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-3666 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | THE RETREAT LOTS 13 14 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE RETREAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 13-14 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 51202 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 134-13.00-1694.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 900 LASKIN RD, 200, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23451-3979 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 1993 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 1993 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3529 / 108 |
| 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 and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,432.00 (+72.88%) | $258,150 (-) Land $73,700 Building $184,450 | $8,629,400 (+1,571.39%) Land $6,212,800 Building $2,416,600 |
| 2023 | $10,662.00 | $258,150 Land $73,700 Building $184,450 | $516,300 Land $147,400 Building $368,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100050512022, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 349 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 418 units insured 69 under condo master policies |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 167 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 167 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2025, rainfall accumulation |
| Claims By Storm |
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| 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; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 159 locations within about half a mile of this property
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|---|---|---|
| Mediacom Communications | Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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