Sussex County property record for 956 Turtle Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 1,698 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $179,000 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,890 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Refinance Jan 2019 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-13.00-1018.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-1018.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 16 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,698 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 651 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 956 TURTLE DR |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9641 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TURTLE WALK OF BETHANY LOT 51 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 51203 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 134-13.00-1018.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 956 TURTLE DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9641 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance COMMUNITY BANK |
| Jan 29, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance COMMUNITY BANK NA |
| Jul 31, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage COMMUNITY BK/DE |
| Dec 19, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201747659 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4816 / 183 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 06, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0041340144 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 956 TURTLE DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9641 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0203380065 |
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| Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 20338/65 |
| Instrument | 20210000060330 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 956 TURTLE DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9641 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0173540317 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17354/317 |
| Instrument | 20190000003259 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 956 TURTLE DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9641 |
| Document Number | 0177070174 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 06, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 956 TURTLE DR BETHANY BEACH DE 19930, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 |
| Document Number | 0177070174 |
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| Date | Aug 06, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017707/000174 |
| Instrument | 28322 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BK/DE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LEWES, DE 19958 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 05, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Property Address | 956 TURTLE DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9641 |
| Document Number | 0048160183 |
| Book / Page | 004816 / 000183 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 47659 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 07, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $537.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 8250 SW 139TH TER PALMETTO BAY FL 331581063, PALMETTO BAY, FL 33158-1063 |
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 | $1,890.00 (+22.09%) | $8,500 (-) Land $8,500 | $874,000 (+1,084.28%) Land $309,000 Building $565,000 |
| 2023 | $1,548.00 | $8,500 Land $8,500 | $73,800 Land $17,000 Building $56,800 |
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) 91 of 339 individual policies on primary residences |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1987–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 27 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2024, rainfall accumulation |
| Flood Events |
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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.
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