Sussex County property record for 503 Dover House Rd, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 725 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,738 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,115 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-17.00-56.02-503S |
| Primary APN | 134-17.00-56.02-503S |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 725 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 1,738 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Street Address | 503 DOVER HOUSE RD |
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| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | SEA COLONY EAST PHASE II UNIT 503S |
| Legal Subdivision | SEA COLONY EAST PHASE II CONDOMINIUM |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Unit | 503S |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7135 CHESAPEAKE VILLAGE BLVD, CHESAPEAKE BEACH, MD 20732-4127 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 27, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20224940 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5636 / 39 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 503 DOVER HOUSE RD, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 |
| Document Number | 0056360039 |
| Book / Page | 5636 / 39 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220000004940 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 7135 CHESAPEAKE VILLAGE BLVD, CHESAPEAKE BEACH, MD 20732-4127 |
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 | $1,115.00 (-0.36%) | $17,950 (-) Building $17,950 | $524,100 (-) Land $85,100 Building $439,000 |
| 2025 | $1,119.00 (+39.35%) | $17,950 (-) Building $17,950 | $524,100 (+1,247.3%) Land $85,100 Building $439,000 |
| 2023 | $803.00 | $17,950 Building $17,950 | $38,900 Land $3,000 Building $35,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 43 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1,023 units insured incl. 980 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 26 (1983–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 26 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
| 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | 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 244 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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