Offering a unique opportunity to build one off the Ocean in North Bethany. This corner 6,500 sqft lot is located along the 24-mile Atlantic Seaboard of Delaware. The new owner has an opportunity to create a custom-designed home to take advantage of the Southern and Eastern Atlantic Views with an easy access walkway to the private, life-guarded beach of Ocean Village. Only a one-mile walk into Bethany Beach!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,627 (−0.4%)
$812,300 + $979,650
$1,791,950
2025
$7,655 (+109.6%)
$812,300 + $979,650
$1,791,950
2024
$3,653 (+0.1%)
$812,300 + $979,650
$1,791,950
2023
$3,649 (+1.6%)
$15,750 + $72,600
$88,350
2022
$3,590 (+263.6%)
$15,750 + $72,600
$88,350
2019
$987 (−18.6%)
$15,750 + $16,350
$32,100
2018
$1,214 (−0.8%)
$15,750 + $16,350
$32,100
2017
$1,224 (+13.5%)
$15,750 + $16,350
$32,100
2016
$1,078 (−1.5%)
$15,750 + $16,350
$32,100
2014
$1,094
$15,750 + $16,350
$32,100
Tax history for 39676 Tern Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,627 (−0.4%)
$812,300 + $979,650
$1,791,950
2025
$7,655 (+109.6%)
$812,300 + $979,650
$1,791,950
2024
$3,653 (+0.1%)
$812,300 + $979,650
$1,791,950
2023
$3,649 (+1.6%)
$15,750 + $72,600
$88,350
2022
$3,590 (+263.6%)
$15,750 + $72,600
$88,350
2019
$987 (−18.6%)
$15,750 + $16,350
$32,100
2018
$1,214 (−0.8%)
$15,750 + $16,350
$32,100
2017
$1,224 (+13.5%)
$15,750 + $16,350
$32,100
2016
$1,078 (−1.5%)
$15,750 + $16,350
$32,100
2014
$1,094
$15,750 + $16,350
$32,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
9
Stories
4
Lot width
63 ft.
Lot depth
102 ft.
Lot size
6,425 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,280
Year built
—
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Sussex County
APN
134-13.00-1315.00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 24, 2026.
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
Exterior
Property Information
Federal Flood Zone
Federal Flood Zone: AE
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 63.00 x 102.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Current Use: Residential
Farm Information
Farm Land Preservation: No
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $143
School Tax: $1,059
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $1,202
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer Septic: Public Hook/Up Avail, Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: No
Location
Homeowners Association Information
HOA Fee: $1,560
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
School District Name: INDIAN RIVER
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Sussex DE Quadrants: East of Rt 1
Directions: Route 1 North from downtown Bethany. Make right at first entrance into Ocean Village onto Tern. Lot located on corner of Tern and Sandpiper.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 9.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,280
Stories: 4.0
Lot Size: 6,425 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Sussex County
APN: 134-13.00-1315.00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lord Baltimore Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.4mi
8/10
Selbyville Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 10.4mi
7/10
Indian River High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.3mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 17-25% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be 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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Historical weather
Bethany Beach, DE • 19930
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 5.4 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.2 hrs
5.4 hrs
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