Sussex County property record for 985 Hawksbill St, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,660 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $615,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,395 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-13.00-995.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-995.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,660 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,635 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 61 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 147 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 985 HAWKSBILL ST |
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| City | BETHANY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19930-9647 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | TURTLE WALK OF BETHANY LOT 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | BETHANY BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 51203 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 134-13.00-995.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1055 CREAMERY LN, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382-7501 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Apr 14, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 15, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 202144332 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5505 / 160 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 05, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0054460079 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 985 HAWKSBILL ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9647 |
| Document Number | 0055050160 |
| Book / Page | 5505 / 160 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 09, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000044332 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| 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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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1055 CREAMERY LN, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382-7501 |
| Document Number | 0200690315 |
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| Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 20069/315 |
| Instrument | 20210000044333 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 985 HAWKSBILL ST, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-9647 |
| Document Number | 0054460079 |
| Book / Page | 5446 / 79 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 05, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000024737 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 35993 COLLINS LN, SELBYVILLE, DE 19975-4132 |
Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified August 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 | $1,395.00 (+47.31%) | $22,950 (-) Land $5,900 Building $17,050 | $653,300 (+1,323.31%) Land $239,900 Building $413,400 |
| 2023 | $947.00 | $22,950 Land $5,900 Building $17,050 | $45,900 Land $11,800 Building $34,100 |
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 | 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; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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