Sussex County property record for 400 Periwinkle Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,496 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,628 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $449,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,903 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale Mar 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-17.00-147.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-17.00-147.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,496 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 896 sqft |
| Basement Area | 515 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 515 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,628 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 81 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 170 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 477 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 400 PERIWINKLE RD |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | SOUTH BETHANY CAT HILL LOT 70 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH BETHANY |
| Legal Lot Number | 70 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 24 ATKINSON LN, NEWTOWN, PA 18940-4219 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Mar 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BETTER MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 22, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201614851 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4504 / 97 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000026968 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 400 PERIWINKLE RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 |
| Document Number | 0000026968 |
| Book / Page | 6543 / 49 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202626968 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Life Tenant |
| Address | 24 ATKINSON LN, NEWTOWN, PA 18940-4219 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 400 PERIWINKLE RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0195740168 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 19, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19574/168 |
| Instrument | 20210000017868 |
| Name | BETTER MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2036 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | South Bethany Town |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,903.00 (-0.37%) | $27,150 (-) Land $5,250 Building $21,900 | $894,400 (-) Land $370,500 Building $523,900 |
| 2025 | $1,910.00 (+61.45%) | $27,150 (-) Land $5,250 Building $21,900 | $894,400 (+1,460.91%) Land $370,500 Building $523,900 |
| 2023 | $1,183.00 | $27,150 Land $5,250 Building $21,900 | $57,300 Land $10,500 Building $46,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 Record median of 372 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 372 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 144 (1983–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 144 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | ARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL private · serves 20,145 people · EPA ID DE00A0323 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jun 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 308 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Bloosurf, T-Mobile.
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