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402 Gibson Ave, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 402 Gibson Ave, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1,122 sqft · built 1999
Lot Size0.145 acres (6,334 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$522,500 (Nov 2018)
Tax Bill$1,729 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2017 Mortgage
Nov 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN134-13.19-101.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN134-13.19-101.00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Plumbing Fixtures9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,122 sqft Living Area
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1999
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1999
Lot Area6,334 sqft (0.145 acres)
Lot Dimensions118 ft deep x 32 ft wide
Garage TypeMixed
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Location & Zoning

Street Address402 GIBSON AVE
CityBETHANY BEACH
StateDE
Zip19930-9708
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionN/SD RT 26 CORNER E SD GIBSON ST
Legal SubdivisionBETHANY BEACH
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionSELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1026
Census Tract51202

Owner

402 Gibson Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2018.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address402 GIBSON AVE, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9708
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 21, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FRANKLIN MINT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Nov 14, 2018Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 14, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 14, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 16, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201841717
Deed Book / Page4977 / 70
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address402 GIBSON AVE, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9708
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0163540171
DateJul 21, 2017
Book Page16354/171
Instrument27434
Lender
NameFRANKLIN MINT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
AddressCHADDS FORD, PA 19317
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

November 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateNov 14, 2018
Property Address402 GIBSON AVE, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9708
Document Number0049770070
Book / Page4977 / 70
Instrument DateNov 9, 2018
Instrument201800041717
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2021

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address7789, HANOVER, MD 21076

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,729.00 (-0.4%)$11,900 (-) Land $2,600 Building $9,300$807,300 (-) Land $551,400 Building $255,900
2025$1,736.00 (+245.13%)$11,900 (-) Land $2,600 Building $9,300$807,300 (+3,292.02%) Land $551,400 Building $255,900
2023$503.00$11,900 Land $2,600 Building $9,300$23,800 Land $5,200 Building $18,600

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 402 Gibson Ave 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 ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation7.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 580 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies1,054 units insured
incl. 474 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims170 (1984–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 170
Most Recent ClaimSep 2025 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm, Jan 2016 · 14 claims
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 71 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, High Winds, And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 26 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

Wildfire risk around 402 Gibson Ave 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% 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 SystemBETHANY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 12,000 people · EPA ID DE0000556
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJan 2025
Lead5 ppb (2023–2025)
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 547 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
Mediacom Xtream
Cable		1,000 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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