Sussex County property record for 428 Canal Way E, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5 ba · 2,820 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.221 acres (9,609 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $800,000 (May 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $2,741 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 134-13.00-1397.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-1397.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 16 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,820 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 6,168 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,609 sqft (0.221 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,078 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 336 sqft |
| Granary | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 428 CANAL WAY E |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | THE SALT POND LOT 90 PHASE I |
| Legal Subdivision | THE SALT POND |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 90 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 51202 |
428 Canal Way E is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2003.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 428 CANAL WAY E, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2856 / 192 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 428 Canal Way E was $2,741, down 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,741.00 (-0.36%) | $72,450 (-) Land $19,350 Building $53,100 | $1,276,800 (-) Land $458,300 Building $818,500 |
| 2025 | $2,751.00 | $72,450 Land $19,350 Building $53,100 | $1,276,800 Land $458,300 Building $818,500 |
| 2023 | $3,016.00 | $72,450 Land $19,350 Building $53,100 | $144,900 Land $38,700 Building $106,200 |
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 428 Canal Way E in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 580 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1,054 units insured incl. 474 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 170 (1984–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 170 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 428 Canal Way E 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 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | BETHANY BAY PUMP DISTRICT private · serves 52,684 people · EPA ID DE0000221 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 259 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 |
| Bloosurf Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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