5 S 5th St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 5 S 5th St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 5 ba · 1,869 sqft · built 2011
Lot Size0.113 acres (4,901 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$241,900 (Nov 2002)
Tax Bill$4,192 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Transfer
Jul 2020 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone AO (high risk)
APN134-20.08-157.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN134-20.08-157.00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths5 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures14 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area1,869 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,431 sqft
FlooringCeramic Tile
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2011
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2011
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area4,901 sqft (0.113 acres)
Lot Dimensions70 ft deep x 70 ft wide
Garage Area780 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area645 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address5 S 5TH ST
CityBETHANY BEACH
StateDE
Zip19930-9520
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionS BETHANYS/5TH ST LOT 19 BLK 1
Legal SubdivisionSOUTH BETHANY
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionSELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1014
Census Tract51204

Owner

Source: Sussex County records, as of May 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address1300 WESTELLEN RD, TOWSON, MD 21286-1338
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 23, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jul 13, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BANK OF AMERICA
Jun 25, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BANK OF AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 16, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 16, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2775 / 109
Last Transfer DateMar 20, 2026
Transfer Doc0000010239
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

March 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateMar 23, 2026
Property Address5 S 5TH ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9520
Document Number0064750150
Book / Page6475 / 150
Map ReferenceMB 2 PG 51
Instrument DateMar 20, 2026
Instrument2026000010239
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 14, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1300 WESTELLEN RD, TOWSON, MD 21286-1338

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Revocable Trust
Address1300 WESTELLEN RD, TOWSON, MD 21286-1338
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address5 S 5TH ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9520
Document Number0185920237
Instrument DateJul 13, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 30, 2020
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5 S 5TH ST BETHANY BEACH DE 199309520, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9520

Mortgage

Document Number0185920237
DateJul 20, 2020
Book Page018592/000237
Instrument31239
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
TypeBank
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28255
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJul 19, 2050
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

June 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address5 S 5TH ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9520
Document Number0176270113
Instrument DateJun 25, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 16, 2019
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address5 S 5TH ST BETHANY BEACH DE 199309520, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9520

Mortgage

Document Number0176270113
DateJun 28, 2019
Book Page017627/000113
Instrument22991
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA
TypeBank
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28255
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 27, 2049
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
MunicipalitySouth Bethany Town
Unified School DistrictIndian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,192.00 (+88.32%)$53,900 (-) Land $8,950 Building $44,950$1,962,600 (+1,720.59%) Land $1,088,400 Building $874,200
2023$2,226.00$53,900 Land $8,950 Building $44,950$107,800 Land $17,900 Building $89,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AO
high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 507 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies535 units insured
incl. 28 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims561 (1978–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 561
Most Recent ClaimDec 2024 · tidal / storm surge
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Nov 2012 · 251 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, High Winds, And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 65 claims
  • Severe Coastal Storm, Jan 1992 · 76 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL
private · serves 20,145 people · EPA ID DE00A0323
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2024
Lead2 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Jun 2019
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 515 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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