Sussex County property record for 968 Tortoise St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 1,722 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $23,400 (Oct 1984) |
| Tax Bill | $870 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-13.00-1052.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-1052.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,722 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,617 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 494 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| 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 | 197 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 164 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 302 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 968 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 85 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 85 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 51203 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 968 TORTOISE ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9648 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 1984 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 1984 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3399 / 295 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $870.00 (-0.57%) | $29,500 (-) Land $5,900 Building $23,600 | $632,900 (-) Land $239,900 Building $393,000 |
| 2025 | $875.00 (+14.38%) | $29,500 (-) Land $5,900 Building $23,600 | $632,900 (+972.71%) Land $239,900 Building $393,000 |
| 2023 | $765.00 | $29,500 Land $5,900 Building $23,600 | $59,000 Land $11,800 Building $47,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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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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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