977 Hawksbill St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 977 Hawksbill St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 · Last verified June 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1,629 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size0.165 acres (7,200 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$365,000 (Feb 2020)
Tax Bill$1,377 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Refinance
May 2020 Refinance
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN134-13.00-991.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN134-13.00-991.00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Plumbing Fixtures9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,629 sqft Living Area
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2005
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Lot Area7,200 sqft (0.165 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address977 HAWKSBILL ST
CityBETHANY BEACH
StateDE
Zip19930
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionTURTLE WALK OF BETHANY LOT 24
Legal SubdivisionBETHANY BEACH
Legal Lot Number24
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionSELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1004
Census Tract51203

Owner

Source: Sussex County records · APN 134-13.00-991.00

Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address2123 E LOMBARD ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21231-2020
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 03, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
TRUIST BANK
May 08, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
SUNTRUST BANK
Feb 27, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
BOSTON NATIONAL TITLE
Sep 05, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NAVY FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 27, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 27, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 29, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20208827
Deed Book / Page5206 / 211
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address977 HAWKSBILL ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 30, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0199190282
DateJun 03, 2021
Book Page19919/282
Instrument20210000036042
Lender
NameTRUIST BANK
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueJul 01, 2036

May 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address977 HAWKSBILL ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0183680133
DateMay 08, 2020
Book Page18368/133
Instrument20200000018882
Lender
NameSUNTRUST BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 01, 2050

February 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateFeb 27, 2020
Property Address977 HAWKSBILL ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930
Document Number0052060211
Book / Page5206 / 211
Instrument DateDec 06, 2019
Instrument20200000008827
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2022
Title CompanyBOSTON NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2123 E LOMBARD ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21231-2020

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address977 HAWKSBILL ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930
Document Number0171990121
Instrument DateSep 05, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 06, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address977 HAWKSBILL ST BETHANY BEACH DE 19930, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930

Mortgage

Document Number0171990121
DateOct 24, 2018
Book Page017199/000121
Instrument39041
Lender
NameNAVY FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressVIENNA, VA 22180
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term180 Months
DueOct 23, 2033

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
MunicipalityBethany Beach Town
Unified School DistrictIndian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,377.00 (+35%)$24,700 (-) Land $5,900 Building $18,800$645,100 (+1,205.87%) Land $239,900 Building $405,200
2023$1,020.00$24,700 Land $5,900 Building $18,800$49,400 Land $11,800 Building $37,600

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100050512031, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 339 individual NFIP policies nearby
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies473 units insured (134 under condo master policies)
91 of 339 individual policies on primary residences
Nearby Flood Claims27 (1987–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA5 of 27
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2024, rainfall accumulation
Flood Events
  • Hurricane Sandy (Oct 2012), 2 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, High Winds, And Flooding (Feb 1998), 6 claims
  • Severe Coastal Storm (Jan 1992), 3 claims

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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.

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