Sussex County property record for 39979 Jerico Ct, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,768 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.338 acres (14,745 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $4,400,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,761 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale Oct 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-9.00-981.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-9.00-981.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 17 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,768 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,188 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,745 sqft (0.338 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 183 ft deep x 37 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 810 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 1,450 sqft |
| Granary | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 39979 JERICO CT |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | THE PRESERVE LOT 40 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE PRESERVE |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 51201 |
39979 Jerico Ct is held in a trust since December 2025.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 DIPPING POND CT, LUTHERVILLE TIMONIUM, MD 21093-3518 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 | Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 12, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 202545363 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6417 / 267 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Property Address | 39979 JERICO CT, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 |
| Document Number | 0064170267 |
| Book / Page | 6417 / 267 |
| Map Reference | MB 46 PG 45 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025000045363 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 691 BENT CREEK DR, LITITZ, PA 17543-8350 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 7 DIPPING POND CT, LUTHERVILLE TIMONIUM, MD 21093-3518 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 39979 JERICO CT, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 |
| Document Number | 0053280083 |
| Book / Page | 005328 / 000083 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 48059 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 944 SHEAFFER RD LANCASTER PA 176021320, LANCASTER, PA 17602-1320 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 39979 Jerico Ct was $5,761, 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 | $5,761.00 (-0.36%) | $66,350 (-) Land $15,700 Building $50,650 | $2,707,300 (-) Land $1,999,500 Building $707,800 |
| 2025 | $5,782.00 | $66,350 Land $15,700 Building $50,650 | $2,707,300 Land $1,999,500 Building $707,800 |
| 2023 | $2,740.00 | $66,350 Land $15,700 Building $50,650 | $132,700 Land $31,400 Building $101,300 |
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 39979 Jerico Ct in Zone AE, 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 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 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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Source: USFWS Coastal Barrier Resources System, as of December 19, 2024
| Coastal Barrier Resources System | Yes |
|---|---|
| Unit | H01 “North Bethany Beach” |
| Unit Type | System Unit |
| Designated | Oct 18, 1982 |
| NFIP Eligibility | Not eligible (built 1993) built after the Oct 1, 1983 cutoff · private flood insurance only |
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 39979 Jerico Ct 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% 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 23 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 |
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