Sussex County property record for 688 Half Moon Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.208 acres (9,065 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,227 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-13.00-308.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-308.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,065 sqft (0.208 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Porch | Enclosed Glass Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 688 HALF MOON DR |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | BETH. W RESORT HOMES W SIDE HALF MOON DR LOT14BLK15SEC2 W/IMP |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY BEACH |
| Legal Block | 15 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14BL |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 51203 |
688 Half Moon Dr is held in a trust since July 2022.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 353 HEMSLEY DR, QUEENSTOWN, MD 21658-1621 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 7, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0057370318 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 688 HALF MOON DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 |
| Document Number | 0057370318 |
| Book / Page | 5737 / 318 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220000033514 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 353 HEMSLEY DR, QUEENSTOWN, MD 21658-1621 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 688 Half Moon Dr was $1,227, down 0.3% 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 | $1,227.00 (-0.32%) | $18,500 (-) Land $6,000 Building $12,500 | $576,700 (-) Land $290,900 Building $285,800 |
| 2025 | $1,231.00 | $18,500 Land $6,000 Building $12,500 | $576,700 Land $290,900 Building $285,800 |
| 2023 | $768.00 | $18,500 Land $6,000 Building $12,500 | $37,200 Land $12,000 Building $25,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 688 Half Moon Dr 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 688 Half Moon Dr 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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