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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,886 (−0.4%)
$789,400 + $123,750
$913,150
2025
$3,901 (+297.2%)
$789,400 + $123,750
$913,150
2024
$982 (+0.1%)
$789,400 + $123,750
$913,150
2023
$981 (+1.6%)
$10,500 + $13,250
$23,750
2022
$965 (+3.1%)
$10,500 + $13,250
$23,750
2021
$936 (+4.8%)
$10,500 + $13,250
$23,750
2020
$893 (+0.4%)
$10,500 + $13,250
$23,750
2019
$889 (−1.0%)
$10,500 + $13,250
$23,750
2018
$898 (−0.8%)
$10,500 + $13,250
$23,750
2017
$905 (+13.6%)
$10,500 + $13,250
$23,750
2016
$797 (−1.6%)
$10,500 + $13,250
$23,750
2014
$810
$10,500 + $13,250
$23,750
Tax history for 39552 Bay Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,886 (−0.4%)
$789,400 + $123,750
$913,150
2025
$3,901 (+297.2%)
$789,400 + $123,750
$913,150
2024
$982 (+0.1%)
$789,400 + $123,750
$913,150
2023
$981 (+1.6%)
$10,500 + $13,250
$23,750
2022
$965 (+3.1%)
$10,500 + $13,250
$23,750
2021
$936 (+4.8%)
$10,500 + $13,250
$23,750
2020
$893 (+0.4%)
$10,500 + $13,250
$23,750
2019
$889 (−1.0%)
$10,500 + $13,250
$23,750
2018
$898 (−0.8%)
$10,500 + $13,250
$23,750
2017
$905 (+13.6%)
$10,500 + $13,250
$23,750
2016
$797 (−1.6%)
$10,500 + $13,250
$23,750
2014
$810
$10,500 + $13,250
$23,750
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
MR
Medium-Density Residential
The purpose of this district is to provide for medium-density residential development in areas which are or which are expected to become generally urban in character, but where sanitary sewers and public water supplies may or may not be available at the time of construction, together with such churches, recreational facilities and accessory uses as may be necessary or are normally compatible with residential surroundings. The district is located to protect existing development of this character and contains vacant land considered appropriate for such development in the future.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 10
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Electric
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Masonry
Construction Type: Frame
Exterior Wall: Frame/Block
Property Information
Subdivision Name: TOWER SHORES DEV
Living Sq. Ft: 1,360
Building Sq. Ft: 1,360
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: TOWER SHORES LOT 24
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,998
Legal Lot Number: 24
School Tax District: INDIAN RIVER
Municipality Name: FENWICK/BETHANY EAST OF CANAL
Acres: 0.1377
Zoning Code: MR
County Use Description: MULTI FAMILY DWELLING
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,360
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,998 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: Sussex County
APN: 134-5.00-92.00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
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Schools
Lord Baltimore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.6mi
8/10
Selbyville Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 11.7mi
7/10
Indian River High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.7mi
6/10
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 55-67% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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