39716 Seaside Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 39716 Seaside Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details6 bd · 8 ba · 4,284 sqft · built 2015
Lot Size0.23 acres (10,001 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$5,000,000 (May 2022)
Tax Bill$7,401 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2020 Refinance
May 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AO (high risk)
APN134-9.00-454.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN134-9.00-454.00

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths8 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures24 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,284 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,461 sqft
FlooringCeramic Tile
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2015
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2015
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area10,001 sqft (0.23 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage TypeMixed
Garage Area1,197 sqft
Parking Spaces4 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area1,058 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area620 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address39716 SEASIDE DR
CityBETHANY BEACH
StateDE
Zip19930-3489
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMR
Legal DescriptionBETHANY VILLAGE LOT 6
Legal SubdivisionBETHANY VILLAGE
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionSELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract51201

Owner

Source: Sussex County records, as of May 21, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address3213 THORNAPPLE ST, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815-4018
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 28, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
BANK OF AMERICA NA
May 16, 2022Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 16, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 16, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 12, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202224149
Deed Book / Page5700 / 304
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address39716 SEASIDE DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3489
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0188390285
DateSep 28, 2020
Book Page18839/285
Instrument20200000044936
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2050

May 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateMay 16, 2022
Property Address39716 SEASIDE DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3489
Document Number0057000304
Book / Page5700 / 304
Instrument DateMay 6, 2022
Instrument20220000024149
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address3213 THORNAPPLE ST, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815-4018

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
Unified School DistrictIndian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$7,401.00 (+174.21%)$65,350 (-) Land $15,200 Building $50,150$3,465,300 (+2,551.34%) Land $1,897,700 Building $1,567,600
2023$2,699.00$65,350 Land $15,200 Building $50,150$130,700 Land $30,400 Building $100,300

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AO
high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 496 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies665 units insured
incl. 169 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims130 (1981–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 130
Most Recent ClaimAug 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemDEWEY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 31,000 people · EPA ID DE0000825
Water SourcePurchased groundwater from REHOBOTH BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
Last State InspectionApr 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 159 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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