Sussex County property record for 964 Tortoise St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,620 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $377,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,244 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 134-13.00-1050.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-1050.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,620 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,192 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 964 TORTOISE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9648 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | TURTLE WALK OF BETHANY LOT 83 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 83 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 51203 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 134-13.00-1050.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 207 IDLEWILD LN, MEDIA, PA 19063-4005 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 02, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 02, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 17, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201638841 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4618 / 173 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $1,244.00 (+5.69%) | $28,500 (-) Land $5,900 Building $22,600 | $582,400 (+921.75%) Land $239,900 Building $342,500 |
| 2023 | $1,177.00 | $28,500 Land $5,900 Building $22,600 | $57,000 Land $11,800 Building $45,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sussex County (10005C), as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100050512031, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Pocomoke Holdings.
Based on FCC filings for 528 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system DE0000556, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | BETHANY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 12,000 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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