Sussex County property record for 409 Russell Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.146 acres (6,377 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $51,000 (Mar 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $801 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-17.00-157.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-17.00-157.00 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 6,377 sqft (0.146 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 44 ft wide |
| Street Address | 409 RUSSELL RD |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | SOUTH BETHANY CAT HILL LOT 80 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH BETHANY |
| Legal Lot Number | 80 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
409 Russell Rd, residential vacant land, is held in a trust since March 1995.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11 S ANCHORAGE AVE, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9405 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Living Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2045 / 70 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 409 Russell Rd was $801, 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 | $801.00 (-0.37%) | $5,400 (-) Land $5,400 | $376,700 (-) Land $376,700 |
| 2025 | $804.00 | $5,400 Land $5,400 | $376,700 Land $376,700 |
| 2023 | $223.00 | $5,400 Land $5,400 | $10,800 Land $10,800 |
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 409 Russell 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 372 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 372 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 144 (1983–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 144 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 409 Russell Rd 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 Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 308 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Bloosurf, T-Mobile.
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