Sussex County property record for 79 Atlantic Ave, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 7 ba · 2,460 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.093 acres (4,051 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,603 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 134-13.16-62.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.16-62.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 19 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,460 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,159 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,051 sqft (0.093 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 613 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 428 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 448 sqft |
| Granary | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 79 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 BH ATLANTIC AVE P/O LOTS 2 4 BLK 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY BEACH |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,4 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 51202 |
79 Atlantic Ave, a single family home, is held in a trust.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1139 S BLUE RIDGE AVE, CULPEPER, VA 22701-3301 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Property Address | 79 ATLANTIC AVE, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 |
| Document Number | 0064500216 |
| Book / Page | 6450 / 216 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026000004236 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1139 S BLUE RIDGE AVE, CULPEPER, VA 22701-3301 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1139 S BLUE RIDGE AVE, CULPEPER, VA 22701-3301 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Atlantic Ave was $5,603, 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 | $5,603.00 (-0.37%) | $80,350 (-) Land $15,500 Building $64,850 | $2,633,200 (-) Land $1,266,800 Building $1,366,400 |
| 2025 | $5,624.00 | $80,350 Land $15,500 Building $64,850 | $2,633,200 Land $1,266,800 Building $1,366,400 |
| 2023 | $3,318.00 | $80,350 Land $15,500 Building $64,850 | $160,700 Land $31,000 Building $129,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Atlantic Ave in Zone AO, 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 AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| 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 79 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 | SUSSEX SHORES WATER COMPANY private · serves 12,450 people · EPA ID DE0000557 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 7 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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