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409 Gibson Ave, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 409 Gibson Ave, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1,890 sqft · built 1986
Lot Size0.151 acres (6,599 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Tax Bill$2,098 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2022 Sale
Aug 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN134-13.19-72.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN134-13.19-72.00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Plumbing Fixtures11 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,890 sqft Living Area
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1986
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1986
Lot Area6,599 sqft (0.151 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 60 ft wide
PorchSlab

Location & Zoning

Street Address409 GIBSON AVE
CityBETHANY BEACH
StateDE
Zip19930
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionBETHANY BH GIBSONS ADD W/EVANS ST LOT 19
Legal SubdivisionBETHANY BEACH
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionSELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1019
Census Tract51202

Owner

409 Gibson Ave is held in a trust since July 2022.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address46 PARKER ST, CARLISLE, PA 17013-2818
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 9, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
Aug 11, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 21, 1993
Deed SaleDec 21, 1993
Deed Book / Page3262 / 263
Last Transfer DateJul 19, 2022
Transfer Doc0057710205
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateSep 9, 2022
Property Address409 GIBSON AVE, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930
Document Number0057710205
Book / Page5771 / 205
Instrument DateJul 19, 2022
Instrument20220000042218
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1225 PARK AVE # 17C, 17C, NEW YORK, NY 10128-1758

August 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateAug 11, 2017
Property Address409 GIBSON AVE, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930
Document Number0047510301
Book / Page004751 / 000301
Instrument30140
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 14, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 409 Gibson Ave was $2,098, down 0.3% from the year before.

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$2,098.00 (-0.33%)$21,350 (-) Land $4,700 Building $16,650$985,900 (-) Land $560,600 Building $425,300
2025$2,105.00$21,350 Land $4,700 Building $16,650$985,900 Land $560,600 Building $425,300
2023$881.00$21,350 Land $4,700 Building $16,650$42,700 Land $9,400 Building $33,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 409 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 409 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 96% of the US · lower than 84% 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 362 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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