Sussex County property record for 974 Tortoise St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,486 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.197 acres (8,568 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $128,500 (May 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $949 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-13.00-1055.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-1055.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,486 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,806 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,568 sqft (0.197 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 120 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 227 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 974 TORTOISE ST |
|---|---|
| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9648 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TURTLE WALK OF BETHANY LOT 88 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 88 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 51203 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 134-13.00-1055.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 974 TORTOISE ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9648 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2859 / 219 |
| 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 | $949.00 (+29.64%) | $28,200 (-) Land $5,900 Building $22,300 | $667,400 (+1,083.33%) Land $244,900 Building $422,500 |
| 2023 | $732.00 | $28,200 Land $5,900 Building $22,300 | $56,400 Land $11,800 Building $44,600 |
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.
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