87 Atlantic Ave, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 87 Atlantic Ave, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 4 ba · 2,208 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size0.083 acres (3,598 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$2,230,000 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill$4,726 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN134-13.16-46.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN134-13.16-46.00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures12 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,208 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,288 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2001
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area3,598 sqft (0.083 acres)
Lot Dimensions90 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Area524 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area520 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area416 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address87 ATLANTIC AVE
CityBETHANY BEACH
StateDE
Zip19930
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionBETH BH W/ATL AVE P/O LOTS 1 3 BLK 17
Legal SubdivisionBETHANY BEACH
Legal Block17
Legal Lot Number1,3
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionSELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2016
Census Tract51202

Owner

Source: Sussex County records, as of May 21, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address8544 AVELEY FARM RD, EASTON, MD 21601-7364
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 19, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 5, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202125732
Deed Book / Page5448 / 220
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateApr 19, 2021
Property Address87 ATLANTIC AVE, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930
Document Number0054480220
Book / Page5448 / 220
Instrument DateApr 14, 2021
Instrument20210000025732
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 30, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address8544 AVELEY FARM RD, EASTON, MD 21601-7364

Mortgage

Document Number0197410076
DateApr 19, 2021
Book Page19741/76
Instrument20210000025733
Lender
NameATLANTIC BAY MORTGAGE GROUP
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueMay 1, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 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
2025$4,726.00 (+239.02%)$33,750 (-) Land $10,300 Building $23,450$2,212,600 (+3,177.93%) Land $1,212,600 Building $1,000,000
2023$1,394.00$33,750 Land $10,300 Building $23,450$67,500 Land $20,600 Building $46,900

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

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation6.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 349 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies418 units insured
incl. 69 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims167 (1978–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 167
Most Recent ClaimJun 2025 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 37 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, High Winds, And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 28 claims
  • Severe Coastal Storm, Jan 1992 · 33 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 SystemSUSSEX SHORES WATER COMPANY
private · serves 12,450 people · EPA ID DE0000557
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionNov 2024
Lead7 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 184 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Xfinity.

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