Sussex County property record for 963 Turtle Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
| Square Footage | 2,024 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage | 1,020 sqft |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,487.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-1064.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,024 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,966 sqft Gross Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 120 ft x 60 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 1,020 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft Patio |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Electric Heating Fuel |
| Street Address | 963 TURTLE DR |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9642 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TURTLE WALK OF BETHANY LOT 97 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 97 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Minor Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 51203 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 134-13.00-1064.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1700 EVELYN DR, ROCKVILLE, MD 20852-4126 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance MERIDIAN BANK |
| Nov 13, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 16, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201943110 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5151 / 324 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 963 TURTLE DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9642 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0193150032 |
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| Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19315/32 |
| Instrument | 20210000004170 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Property Address | 963 TURTLE DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9642 |
| Document Number | 0051510324 |
| Book / Page | 005151 / 000324 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 06, 2019 |
| Instrument | 43110 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1700 EVELYN DR ROCKVILLE MD 208524126, ROCKVILLE, MD 20852-4126 |
| Document Number | 179400199 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017940/000199 |
| Instrument | 43111 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 12, 2049 |
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 | $1,487.00 (+45.21%) | $24,800 (-) Land $5,900 Building $18,900 | $696,200 (+1,303.63%) Land $239,900 Building $456,300 |
| 2023 | $1,024.00 | $24,800 Land $5,900 Building $18,900 | $49,600 Land $11,800 Building $37,800 |
963 Turtle Dr is in FEMA Zone AE, inside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE 1% annual chance, base flood elevation determined |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes flood insurance required for federally backed mortgages |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 6.0 ft vertical datum per the FIRM (NAVD88 on current maps) |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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