Sussex County property record for 953 Hawksbill St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,071 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.183 acres (7,985 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Feb 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,388 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Line of Credit Mar 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-13.00-979.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-979.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,071 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,770 sqft |
| Basement Area | 455 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 455 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,985 sqft (0.183 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 121 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 312 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 136 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 953 HAWKSBILL ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9646 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TURTLE WALK OF BETHANY LOT 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 51203 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 134-13.00-979.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 WOODCOCK CT, CAMDEN WYOMING, DE 19934-9536 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Mar 01, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FULTON BANK NA |
| Mar 11, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 26, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 1991 |
| Deed Document Number | 20187001 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4845 / 229 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 953 HAWKSBILL ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9646 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 06, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0160800153 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 01, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16080/153 |
| Instrument | 8119 |
| Name | FULTON BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 953 HAWKSBILL ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9646 |
| Document Number | 0056600205 |
| Book / Page | 5660 / 205 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 03, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220000012728 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 06, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Trust |
| Address | 8410 STOCKADE DR, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22308-1648 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 953 HAWKSBILL ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9646 |
| Document Number | 0048450229 |
| Book / Page | 4845 / 229 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 000000007001 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 06, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount from Assessment |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4 WOODCOCKCT, CAMDEN WYOMING, DE 19934-9536 |
Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Bethany Beach Town |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,388.00 (-5.58%) | $35,600 (-) Land $5,900 Building $29,700 | $649,900 (+812.78%) Land $242,800 Building $407,100 |
| 2023 | $1,470.00 | $35,600 Land $5,900 Building $29,700 | $71,200 Land $11,800 Building $59,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100050512031, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 339 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 473 units insured 134 under condo master policies |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1987–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 27 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2024, rainfall accumulation |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 528 locations within about half a mile of this property
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|---|---|---|
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| Mediacom Communications | Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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