Sussex County property record for 40199 Sugar Hill Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,570 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,562 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Jul 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $4,635 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 134-9.00-373.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-9.00-373.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,570 sqft Living Area |
| Upper Floors Area | 556 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,562 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 123 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 800 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 40199 SUGAR HILL RD |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-3445 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | SEA DEL ESTATES LOT 35 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEA DEL ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 51201 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2800 DAVENPORT ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20008-1013 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3612 / 253 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0061250341 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 40199 SUGAR HILL RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0203450128 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 20345/128 |
| Instrument | 20210000060659 |
| Name | CITIBANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
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 | $4,635.00 (-0.37%) | $46,850 (-) Land $17,000 Building $29,850 | $2,178,100 (-) Land $1,746,600 Building $431,500 |
| 2025 | $4,652.00 (+140.41%) | $46,850 (-) Land $17,000 Building $29,850 | $2,178,100 (+2,224.55%) Land $1,746,600 Building $431,500 |
| 2023 | $1,935.00 | $46,850 Land $17,000 Building $29,850 | $93,700 Land $34,000 Building $59,700 |
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 AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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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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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 193 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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