Sussex County property record for 972 Turtle Dr, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 4 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
| Square Footage | 3,630 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage | 440 sqft |
| Last Sale | $650,000 (2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,340.00 (2025) |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 134-13.00-1010.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13700 RIPPLING BROOK DR, SILVER SPRING, MD 20906-3117 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3937 / 237 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 08, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0055800339 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 01, 2021 |
| Property Address | 972 TURTLE DR, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9641 |
| Document Number | 0055800339 |
| Book / Page | 5580 / 339 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 08, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000067231 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Revocable Trust |
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 | $2,340.00 (+35.42%) | $41,850 (-) Land $8,500 Building $33,350 | $1,095,800 (+1,209.2%) Land $309,000 Building $786,800 |
| 2023 | $1,728.00 | $41,850 Land $8,500 Building $33,350 | $83,700 Land $17,000 Building $66,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 3% of the US · above 12% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-1010.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,630 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,422 sqft Gross Area |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Ceramic Tile Flooring |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| 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 | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 330 sqft Patio |
| Porch Area | 52 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 972 TURTLE DR |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9641 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TURTLE WALK OF BETHANY LOT 43 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Minor Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 51203 |
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