Sussex County property record for 5 S 3rd St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 1,872 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,901 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $154,000 (Oct 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $3,817 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 134-20.08-133.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-20.08-133.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,872 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,901 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 80 sqft |
| Pool Area | 372 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 864 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5 S 3RD ST |
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| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9221 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | SOUTH BETHANY S 3RD ST LOT 39 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH BETHANY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 134-20.08-133.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 KATHLEEN CT, WAYNE, NJ 07470-4226 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Oct 24, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | South Bethany Town |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,817.00 (+173.42%) | $33,800 (-) Land $8,950 Building $24,850 | $1,787,300 (+2,543.93%) Land $1,088,400 Building $698,900 |
| 2023 | $1,396.00 | $33,800 Land $8,950 Building $24,850 | $67,600 Land $17,900 Building $49,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 507 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 535 units insured incl. 28 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 561 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 561 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 515 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL private · serves 20,145 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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