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97 Central Ave, #D, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 97 Central Ave, #D, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details3 bd · 1,258 sqft · built 1965
Lot Size0.025 acres (1,089 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$712,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill$3,244 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2018 Refinance
May 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AO (high risk)
APN134-13.20-152.00-4

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN134-13.20-152.00-4

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Plumbing Fixtures11 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,258 sqft Living Area
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1965
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1965
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Lot Area1,089 sqft (0.025 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address97 CENTRAL AVE, D
CityBETHANY BEACH
StateDE
Zip19930
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionBETHANY BH.OCEAN HOUSE TOWN HOUSES LOT DUNIT 4
Legal SubdivisionBALTIMORE HUNDRED
Legal Lot NumberD
Legal Unit4
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionSELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract51202

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address2195 OLD PHILADELPHIA PIKE, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3414
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 22, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
FULTON BANK
May 22, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 22, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 22, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 28, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201818385
Deed Book / Page4891 / 82
Prior Transfer DateMay 15, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0048910082
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address97 CENTRAL AVE # D, D, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0170860104
DateAug 22, 2018
Book Page17086/104
Instrument20180000030526
Lender
NameFULTON BANK
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded

May 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateMay 22, 2018
Property Address97 CENTRAL AVE # D, D, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930
Document Number0048910082
Book / Page004891 / 000082
Instrument DateMay 15, 2018
Instrument18385
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 24, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,136.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2195 OLD PHILADELPHIA PIKE LANCASTER PA 176023414, LANCASTER, PA 17602-3414

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$3,244.00 (-0.37%)$11,950 (-) Building $11,950$1,524,800 (-) Land $1,110,700 Building $414,100
2025$3,256.00 (+312.15%)$11,950 (-) Building $11,950$1,524,800 (+3,881.2%) Land $1,110,700 Building $414,100
2023$790.00$11,950 Building $11,950$38,300 Land $12,000 Building $26,300

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

Flood

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 Record
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

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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