Sussex County property record for 8 S 3rd St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,052 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.113 acres (4,901 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,705 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale Apr 2022 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-20.08-141.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-20.08-141.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,052 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Lot Area | 4,901 sqft (0.113 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 70 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Street Address | 8 S 3RD ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | S BETHANY S THIRD ST LOT 35 BLK 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH BETHANY |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 51204 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 S 3RD ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9225 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 9, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 8, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance TOWER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Jun 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BAY CAPITAL CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 1984 |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 1984 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 8, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0059020332 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 8 S 3RD ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9225 |
| Document Number | 0059020332 |
| Book / Page | 5902 / 332 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 67 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000016019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 S 3RD ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9225 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 8 S 3RD ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9225 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 8 S 3RD ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9225 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 4, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0209620118 |
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| Date | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Book Page | 20962/118 |
| Instrument | 20220000017821 |
| Name | TOWER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 8 S 3RD ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9225 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0184650146 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18465/146 |
| Instrument | 20200000024217 |
| Name | BAY CAPITAL CORP |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | South Bethany Town |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,705.00 (+183.84%) | $29,900 (-) Land $8,950 Building $20,950 | $1,489,400 (+2,052.31%) Land $1,088,400 Building $401,000 |
| 2023 | $953.00 | $29,900 Land $8,950 Building $20,950 | $69,200 Land $17,900 Building $51,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 7.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 507 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 535 units insured incl. 28 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 561 (1978–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 561 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2024 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL private · serves 20,145 people · EPA ID DE00A0323 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jun 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 515 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 Communications Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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