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78 Atlantic Ave, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 78 Atlantic Ave, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2,080 sqft · built 1981
Lot Size0.251 acres (10,920 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Tax Bill$4,601 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2018 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone VE (high risk)
APN134-17.08-101.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN134-17.08-101.00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Plumbing Fixtures12 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,080 sqft Living Area
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1981
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1981
Lot Area10,920 sqft (0.251 acres)
Lot Dimensions260 ft deep x 42 ft wide
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address78 ATLANTIC AVE
CityBETHANY BEACH
StateDE
Zip19930
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionBETHANY BCH.ATLANTIC AVE. OCEAN LTS 34 N 2'LTS 1 2
Legal SubdivisionBETHANY BEACH
Legal Lot Number1-2,34
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionSELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract51204

Owner

78 Atlantic Ave is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2018.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address225 CALM CREEK RD, WAYNESVILLE, NC 28785-8318
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 28, 2018
Deed SaleDec 28, 2018
Deed Document Number201847574
Deed Book / Page4998 / 267
Prior Transfer DateDec 21, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0049980267
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateDec 28, 2018
Property Address78 ATLANTIC AVE, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930
Document Number0049980267
Book / Page004998 / 000267
Instrument DateDec 21, 2018
Instrument47574
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address3718 DIANE DR BOYNTON BEACH FL 334358532, BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33435-8532

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Atlantic Ave was $4,601, down 0.4% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
MunicipalityBethany Beach Town
Unified School DistrictIndian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$4,601.00 (-0.37%)$71,600 (-) Land $38,550 Building $33,050$2,162,200 (-) Land $1,560,200 Building $602,000
2025$4,618.00$71,600 Land $38,550 Building $33,050$2,162,200 Land $1,560,200 Building $602,000
2023$2,957.00$71,600 Land $38,550 Building $33,050$143,200 Land $77,100 Building $66,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 78 Atlantic Ave in Zone VE, a high-risk coastal 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 ZoneZone VE
high risk · coastal, wave action
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation10.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 199 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies205 units insured
incl. 6 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims109 (1982–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA31 of 109
Most Recent ClaimJul 2023 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 4 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, High Winds, And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 9 claims
  • Severe Coastal Storm, Jan 1992 · 56 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

The area around 78 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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 SystemBETHANY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 12,000 people · EPA ID DE0000556
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJan 2025
Lead5 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 176 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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