Sussex County property record for 404 S Ocean Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 3,480 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,499 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,400,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $7,679 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-20.08-149.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-20.08-149.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 17 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,480 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,110 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,499 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 444 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 270 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 556 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 404 S OCEAN DR |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9544 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | SOUTH BETHANY OCEAN DRIVE LOT 15 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH BETHANY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 341 BRIDGETOWN PASS, MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464-8308 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201944679 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5157 / 191 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 404 S OCEAN DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9544 |
| Document Number | 0051570191 |
| Book / Page | 005157 / 000191 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 44679 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 3609 JOHN MARSHALL DR ARLINGTON VA 222071319, ARLINGTON, VA 22207-1319 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,679.00 (+179.44%) | $49,300 (-) Land $24,000 Building $25,300 | $3,595,500 (+2,601.35%) Land $2,255,800 Building $1,339,700 |
| 2023 | $2,748.00 | $49,300 Land $24,000 Building $25,300 | $133,100 Land $48,000 Building $85,100 |
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 VE high risk · coastal, wave action |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 12.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 Communications Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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