Sussex County property record for 554 Candlelight Ln, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,624 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,207 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $370,000 (Jun 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,488 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-13.19-217.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.19-217.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,624 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,207 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 69 ft deep x 91 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 952 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 554 CANDLELIGHT LN |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9628 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CANDLELIGHT ACRES LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 51203 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 134-13.19-217.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3745 MOUNTAIN VIEW RD, MECHANICSBURG, PA 17050-2129 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201324229 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4138 / 136 |
| 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 | Bethany Beach 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 | $1,488.00 (+54.68%) | $23,300 (-) Land $4,000 Building $19,300 | $696,800 (+1,395.28%) Land $380,300 Building $316,500 |
| 2023 | $962.00 | $23,300 Land $4,000 Building $19,300 | $46,600 Land $8,000 Building $38,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100050512031, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 339 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 473 units insured 134 under condo master policies |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1987–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 27 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2024, rainfall accumulation |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| 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, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 362 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (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 |
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