Sussex County property record for 59 Atlantic Ave, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,237 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.128 acres (5,580 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,740 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-13.16-114.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.16-114.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,237 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Lot Area | 5,580 sqft (0.128 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 59 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 N 1/2 LOT 2 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,4 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 51202 |
59 Atlantic Ave is held in a trust since September 2013.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1059, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-1059 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 19, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0041770147 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 59 ATLANTIC AVE, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 |
| Document Number | 0000015917 |
| Book / Page | 6497 / 118 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202615917 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| 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 | Revocable Trust |
The 2026 property tax bill for 59 Atlantic Ave was $3,740, down 0.4% from the year before.
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 | $3,740.00 (-0.43%) | $42,050 (-) Land $21,650 Building $20,400 | $1,987,300 (-) Land $1,449,800 Building $537,500 |
| 2025 | $3,756.00 | $42,050 Land $21,650 Building $20,400 | $1,987,300 Land $1,449,800 Building $537,500 |
| 2023 | $1,248.00 | $42,050 Land $21,650 Building $20,400 | $84,100 Land $43,300 Building $40,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 59 Atlantic Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
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 File 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.
The area around 59 Atlantic Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 | 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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