Sussex County property record for 438 Cattail Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,520 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,386 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,657 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-17.00-549.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-17.00-549.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,520 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,745 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 335 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,386 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 20 ft deep x 188 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 356 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 438 CATTAIL RD |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | SOUTH BETHANY CAT HILL LOT 149 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH BETHANY |
| Legal Lot Number | 149 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10760 FREDERICK RD, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042-2108 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 28, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 28, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201243343 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4066 / 176 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0047810104 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 438 CATTAIL RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 |
| Document Number | 0047810104 |
| Book / Page | 004781 / 000104 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 37846 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 10760 FREDERICK RD ELLICOTT CITY MD 210422108, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042-2108 |
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 | $1,657.00 (+43.59%) | $26,900 (-) Land $5,300 Building $21,600 | $776,100 (+1,288.37%) Land $384,300 Building $391,800 |
| 2023 | $1,154.00 | $26,900 Land $5,300 Building $21,600 | $55,900 Land $10,600 Building $45,300 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 5.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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 at the parcel |
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 Communications Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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