Sussex County property record for 47 Atlantic Ave, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2,496 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.143 acres (6,212 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $413,000 (May 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $5,444 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-13.20-29.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.20-29.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,496 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Lot Area | 6,212 sqft (0.143 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 69 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 47 ATLANTIC AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | BETHANY BEACH S SIDE ATLANTIC AVE LOT A BLK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY BEACH |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 51202 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1033, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-1033 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3570 / 153 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Bethany Beach Town |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,444.00 (-0.38%) | $55,150 (-) Land $20,850 Building $34,300 | $2,553,000 (-) Land $1,525,400 Building $1,027,600 |
| 2025 | $5,465.00 (+138.75%) | $55,150 (-) Land $20,850 Building $34,300 | $2,553,000 (+2,214.6%) Land $1,525,400 Building $1,027,600 |
| 2023 | $2,289.00 | $55,150 Land $20,850 Building $34,300 | $110,300 Land $41,700 Building $68,600 |
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 | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 349 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 418 units insured incl. 69 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 167 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 167 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 87% 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 BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 12,000 people · EPA ID DE0000556 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023–2025) 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 356 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 Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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