98 Central Ave, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 98 Central Ave, Bethany Beach, DE 19930

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	7 bd · 7 ba · 3,588 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size	0.147 acres (6,390 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$2,615,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill	$6,954 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Sale Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone AO (high risk)
APN	`134-13.20-157.01`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`134-13.20-157.01`

Interior

Bedrooms	7 Beds
Full Baths	7 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	23 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,588 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,404 sqft
Flooring	Ceramic Tile
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2006
Effective Year Built	Effective 2006
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	6,390 sqft (0.147 acres)
Lot Dimensions	90 ft deep x 71 ft wide
Garage Area	1,092 sqft
Parking Spaces	4 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	453 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	676 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	98 CENTRAL AVE
City	BETHANY BEACH
State	DE
Zip	19930
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	TN
Legal Description	S/CENTRAL BLVD LOT 10 BLK 101
Legal Subdivision	BETHANY BEACH
Legal Block	101
Legal Lot Number	10
Legal Unit	A
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	51202

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	5700 ANNISTON RD, BETHESDA, MD 20817-3445
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 11, 2021	Deed, Transfer
Dec 22, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer BANK OF AMERICA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 22, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 22, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202064305
Deed Book / Page	5376 / 206
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 5, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	0040490178
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Mar 11, 2021
Property Address	98 CENTRAL AVE # A, A, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930
Document Number	0054240347
Book / Page	5424 / 347
Instrument Date	Feb 5, 2021
Instrument	20210000015964
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 21, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	5700 ANNISTON RD, BETHESDA, MD 20817-3445

December 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Dec 22, 2020
Property Address	98 CENTRAL AVE, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930
Document Number	0053760207
Book / Page	005376 / 000207
Instrument Date	Dec 18, 2020
Instrument	64305
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 18, 2021
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$7,845.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	9900 CHERRY TREE LN SILVER SPRING MD 209012735, SILVER SPRING, MD 20901-2735

Mortgage

Document Number	191910044
Date	Dec 22, 2020
Book Page	019191/000044
Instrument	64307

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA
Type	Bank
Address	CHARLOTTE, NC 28255

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 21, 2050

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Sussex County
Municipality	Bethany Beach Town
Unified School District	Indian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$6,954.00 (-0.39%)	$90,950 (-) Land $24,450 Building $66,500	$3,268,300 (-) Land $1,546,800 Building $1,721,500
2025	$6,981.00 (+85.86%)	$90,950 (-) Land $24,450 Building $66,500	$3,268,300 (+1,696.76%) Land $1,546,800 Building $1,721,500
2023	$3,756.00	$90,950 Land $24,450 Building $66,500	$181,900 Land $48,900 Building $133,000

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 Zone	Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	Varies along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 349 individual policies
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	418 units insured incl. 69 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	167 (1978–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA	3 of 167
Most Recent Claim	Jun 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 Risk	Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None 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 System	BETHANY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 12,000 people · EPA ID DE0000556
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Jan 2025
Lead	5 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None 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

Provider	Max 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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