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96 Central Ave, #C, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 96 Central Ave, #C, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 1,308 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size0.043 acres (1,891 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$725,000 (May 2013)
Tax Bill$2,478 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2023 Sale
Feb 2021 Refinance
Flood ZoneZone AO (high risk)
APN134-13.20-160.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN134-13.20-160.00

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Plumbing Fixtures14 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,308 sqft Living Area
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Lot Area1,891 sqft (0.043 acres)
Lot Dimensions90 ft deep x 21 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address96 CENTRAL AVE, C
CityBETHANY BEACH
StateDE
Zip19930-7751
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionBETHANY BH-BEACH HOUSE CENTRAL BLVD LOT 4
Legal SubdivisionBETHANY BEACH
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionSELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract51202

Owner

96 Central Ave, #C is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2016.

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address11 BLENHEIM FARM LN, PHOENIX, MD 21131-2136
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 19, 2023Deed, Transfer
Feb 2, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
CALIBER HOME LOANS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 1, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 1, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201317119
Deed Book / Page4120 / 336
Last Transfer DateDec 12, 2016
Transfer Doc0046380235
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateJul 19, 2023
Property Address96 CENTRAL AVE # 4, 4, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-7751
Document Number0059430239
Book / Page5943 / 239
Map ReferenceMB 8 PG 101
Instrument DateJul 17, 2023
Instrument2023000025322
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 7, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$362.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5752 EAGLE CREEK RD, SARASOTA, FL 34238-2105

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address11 BLENHEIM FARM LN, PHOENIX, MD 21131-2136

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address96 CENTRAL AVE # 4, 4, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-7751
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 24, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0193700295
DateFeb 2, 2021
Book Page19370/295
Instrument20210000007102
Lender
NameCALIBER HOME LOANS INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount on Record
Term349 Months
DueMar 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 96 Central Ave, #C was $2,478, down 0.4% from the year before.

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 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
2026$2,478.00 (-0.4%)$24,150 (-) Land $7,200 Building $16,950$1,164,900 (-) Land $736,500 Building $428,400
2025$2,488.00$24,150 Land $7,200 Building $16,950$1,164,900 Land $736,500 Building $428,400
2023$997.00 (+1.63%)$24,150 (-) Land $7,200 Building $16,950$48,300 (-) Land $14,400 Building $33,900
2022$981.00$24,150 Land $7,200 Building $16,950$48,300 Land $14,400 Building $33,900

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 96 Central Ave, #C in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AO
high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
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

Wildfire risk around 96 Central Ave, #C is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 SystemBETHANY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 12,000 people · EPA ID DE0000556
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJan 2025
Lead5 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 356 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		1,000 / 75
Mediacom Xtream
Cable		1,000 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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