704 Fox Tail Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 704 Fox Tail Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 4 ba · 1,312 sqft · built 1993
Lot Size	0.368 acres (16,026 sqft)
Owner	Trust Name on File
Last Sale	$620,000 (May 2019)
Tax Bill	$1,384 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2026 Sale May 2019 Sale & Construction Loan
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`134-13.00-1615.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`134-13.00-1615.00`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	14 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,312 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,243 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1993
Effective Year Built	Effective 1993
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	16,026 sqft (0.368 acres)
Lot Dimensions	209 ft deep x 54 ft wide
Garage Type	Mixed
Garage Area	240 sqft
Parking Spaces	3 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area	12 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	1,098 sqft
Granary	156 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	704 FOX TAIL DR
City	BETHANY BEACH
State	DE
Zip	19930-9012
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MR
Legal Description	THE SALT POND LOT 234 PHASE IV
Legal Subdivision	THE SALT POND
Legal Phase	4
Legal Lot Number	234
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1005
Census Tract	51202

Owner

704 Fox Tail Dr is held in a trust since May 2026.

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner of Record	Trust Name on File
Mailing Address	200 N MAPLE AVE, 102, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046-4344
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 11, 2026	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
May 17, 2019	Grant Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage THOMAS R & NANCY L HORNE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 17, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 17, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 15, 1993
Deed Document Number	201916957
Deed Book / Page	5061 / 1
Last Transfer Date	May 29, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000022060
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2026: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Jun 11, 2026
Property Address	704 FOX TAIL DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9012
Document Number	0000022060
Book / Page	6523 / 85
Instrument Date	May 29, 2026
Instrument	202622060
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 30, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Trust
Address	200 N MAPLE AVE, 102, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22046-4344

May 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	May 17, 2019
Property Address	704 FOX TAIL DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9012
Document Number	0050610001
Book / Page	005061 / 000001
Instrument Date	May 15, 2019
Instrument	16957
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 4, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,860.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	704 FOX TAIL DR BETHANY BEACH DE 199309012, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9012

Mortgage

Document Number	175390296
Date	May 17, 2019
Book Page	017539/000296
Instrument	16958

Lender

Name	THOMAS R & NANCY L HORNE
Address	34 DEER JUMP CIR, CAMDEN, DE 19934-4223
Special Notes	Seller Financed

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	12 Months
Due	May 16, 2020

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 704 Fox Tail Dr was $1,384, down 2.1% from the year before.

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Sussex County
Unified School District	Indian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,384.00 (-2.12%)	$38,850 (-) Land $5,250 Building $33,600	$650,800 (-) Land $250,400 Building $400,400
2025	$1,414.00	$38,850 Land $5,250 Building $33,600	$650,800 Land $250,400 Building $400,400
2023	$1,628.00	$38,850 Land $5,250 Building $33,600	$77,700 Land $10,500 Building $67,200

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 704 Fox Tail Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 580 individual policies
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	1,054 units insured incl. 474 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	170 (1984–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA	6 of 170
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2025 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event	Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm, Jan 2016 · 14 claims Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 71 claims Severe Winter Storms, High Winds, And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 26 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 704 Fox Tail 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	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	BETHANY BAY PUMP DISTRICT private · serves 52,684 people · EPA ID DE0000221
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Feb 2024
Lead	2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 209 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 50

May also be available: AT&T, Bloosurf.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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