Sussex County property record for 608 Collins St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 984 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,418 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,197 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-13.00-637.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-637.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 984 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,418 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 277 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 66 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 66 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 608 COLLINS ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9534 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | BETHANY WEST LOT 2 BLK 9 SEC 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY BEACH |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 51203 |
608 Collins St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2014.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 608 COLLINS ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9534 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201417978 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4272 / 255 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 608 COLLINS ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0196260174 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19626/174 |
| Instrument | 20210000020059 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 608 Collins St was $1,197, up 1.6% 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 | $1,197.00 (+1.61%) | $19,900 (-) Land $6,000 Building $13,900 | $551,500 (-) Land $283,800 Building $267,700 |
| 2025 | $1,178.00 | $19,900 Land $6,000 Building $13,900 | $551,500 Land $283,800 Building $267,700 |
| 2023 | $821.00 | $19,900 Land $6,000 Building $13,900 | $39,800 Land $12,000 Building $27,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 608 Collins St 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 339 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 473 units insured incl. 134 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1987–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 27 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2024 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 608 Collins St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 528 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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