Sussex County property record for 977 Hawksbill St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,629 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Feb 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,377 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Refinance May 2020 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-13.00-991.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-991.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,629 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Street Address | 977 HAWKSBILL ST |
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| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TURTLE WALK OF BETHANY LOT 24 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 51203 |
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 Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 2123 E LOMBARD ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21231-2020 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jun 03, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance TRUIST BANK |
| May 08, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SUNTRUST BANK |
| Feb 27, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer BOSTON NATIONAL TITLE |
| Sep 05, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NAVY FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20208827 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5206 / 211 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 977 HAWKSBILL ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0199190282 |
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| Date | Jun 03, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19919/282 |
| Instrument | 20210000036042 |
| Name | TRUIST BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 977 HAWKSBILL ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0183680133 |
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| Date | May 08, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18368/133 |
| Instrument | 20200000018882 |
| Name | SUNTRUST BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 977 HAWKSBILL ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 |
| Document Number | 0052060211 |
| Book / Page | 5206 / 211 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 06, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20200000008827 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Title Company | BOSTON NATIONAL TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2123 E LOMBARD ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21231-2020 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 977 HAWKSBILL ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 |
| Document Number | 0171990121 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 05, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 06, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 977 HAWKSBILL ST BETHANY BEACH DE 19930, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930 |
| Document Number | 0171990121 |
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| Date | Oct 24, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017199/000121 |
| Instrument | 39041 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 23, 2033 |
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 | $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 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 339 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 473 units insured (134 under condo master policies) 91 of 339 individual policies on primary residences |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1987–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 27 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2024, rainfall accumulation |
| Flood Events |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None 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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