40184 Sugar Hill Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 40184 Sugar Hill Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 5 ba · 2,216 sqft · built 1983
Lot Size0.179 acres (7,810 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$1,895,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill$5,223 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AO (high risk)
APN134-9.00-383.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN134-9.00-383.00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths5 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures21 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,216 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1983
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1983
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area7,810 sqft (0.179 acres)
Lot Dimensions126 ft deep x 62 ft wide
Garage TypeMixed
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area216 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area944 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address40184 SUGAR HILL RD
CityBETHANY BEACH
StateDE
Zip19930-3444
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMR
Legal DescriptionSEA DEL ESTATES LOT 25
Legal SubdivisionSEA DEL ESTATES
Legal Lot Number25
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionSELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract51201

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address40184 SUGAR HILL RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3444
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 28, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 28, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202064680
Deed Book / Page5377 / 242
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateDec 28, 2020
Property Address40184 SUGAR HILL RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-3444
Document Number0053770242
Book / Page005377 / 000242
Instrument DateDec 18, 2020
Instrument64680
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 14, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$5,685.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTrust
Address303 E CENTRAL AVE MOORESTOWN NJ 080573634, MOORESTOWN, NJ 08057-3634

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$5,223.00 (-0.38%)$51,900 (-) Land $15,500 Building $36,400$2,449,100 (-) Land $1,773,200 Building $675,900
2025$5,243.00 (+143.29%)$51,900 (-) Land $15,500 Building $36,400$2,449,100 (+2,259.44%) Land $1,773,200 Building $675,900
2023$2,155.00$51,900 Land $15,500 Building $36,400$103,800 Land $31,000 Building $72,800

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 193 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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