Sussex County property record for 956 Tortoise St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.168 acres (7,318 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $21,600 (Jul 1984) |
| Tax Bill | $513 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-13.00-1046.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-1046.00 |
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| Lot Area | 7,318 sqft (0.168 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Street Address | 956 TORTOISE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9648 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | TURTLE WALK OF BETHANY LOT 79 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 79 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 51203 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 211 SANDY BEACH DR, DAGSBORO, DE 19939-9736 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 1984 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 1984 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $513.00 (+111.11%) | $5,900 (-) Land $5,900 | $240,400 (+1,937.29%) Land $240,400 |
| 2023 | $243.00 | $5,900 Land $5,900 | $11,800 Land $11,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 339 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 473 units insured incl. 134 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1987–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 27 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2024 · 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.
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 | BETHANY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 12,000 people · EPA ID DE0000556 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 5 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 528 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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