Sussex County property record for 403 Bristol Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 5 ba · 1,985 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,299 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $860,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,386 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Jan 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-20.07-119.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-20.07-119.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,985 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 230 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 230 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,299 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Area | 594 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 1,142 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 403 BRISTOL RD |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9186 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | YORK BEACH LOT 84 SEC C |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH BETHANY |
| Legal Lot Number | 84 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
403 Bristol Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2021.
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 Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1726 CLOCK TOWER DR, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380-6474 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MTG |
| Jan 7, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 8, 2017 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 8, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021944 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5387 / 52 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 403 BRISTOL RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9186 |
| Document Number | 0047650302 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 403 BRISTOL RD BETHANY BEACH DE 199309186, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9186 |
| Document Number | 0047650302 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Book Page | 004765/000302 |
| Instrument | 945 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MTG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 6, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 403 BRISTOL RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9186 |
| Document Number | 0053870052 |
| Book / Page | 5387 / 52 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20210000000944 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1726 CLOCK TOWER DR, WEST CHESTER, PA 19380-6474 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Property Address | 403 BRISTOL RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9186 |
| Document Number | 0047650215 |
| Book / Page | 4765 / 215 |
| Map Reference | MB 004 PG 004 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 33732 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $8,775.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount from Assessment |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 17030 CADBURY CIR UNIT 215, 17030, LEWES, DE 19958-7029 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 222 COUNTY PARK RD, POTTSTOWN, PA 19465-8855 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 403 Bristol Rd was $2,386, down 0.4% from the year before.
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 | $2,386.00 (-0.38%) | $25,850 (-) Land $6,800 Building $19,050 | $1,121,300 (-) Land $605,600 Building $515,700 |
| 2025 | $2,395.00 | $25,850 Land $6,800 Building $19,050 | $1,121,300 Land $605,600 Building $515,700 |
| 2023 | $1,067.00 | $25,850 Land $6,800 Building $19,050 | $51,700 Land $13,600 Building $38,100 |
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 403 Bristol Rd 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 507 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 535 units insured incl. 28 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 561 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 561 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2024 · 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.
The area around 403 Bristol Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 | 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 515 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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