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10 Kent Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 10 Kent Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,188 sqft · built 1978
Lot Size0.224 acres (9,771 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$390,000 (May 2021)
Tax Bill$718 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN134-12.00-509.03

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN134-12.00-509.03

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,188 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,232 sqft
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area9,771 sqft (0.224 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 127 ft wide
Garage TypeMixed
Garage Area233 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area200 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address10 KENT AVE
CityOCEAN VIEW
StateDE
Zip19970-9747
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionWEST VIEW LOT 20
Legal SubdivisionOCEAN VIEW
Legal Lot Number20
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionSELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2007
Census Tract51313

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address940 14TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-4415
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 30, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202134429
Deed Book / Page5474 / 240
Prior Transfer DateAug 23, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0045880106
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateMay 26, 2021
Property Address10 KENT AVE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-9747
Document Number0054740240
Book / Page5474 / 240
Instrument DateMay 21, 2021
Instrument20210000034429
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 30, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address940 14TH ST SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20003-4415

Mortgage

Document Number0198900193
DateMay 26, 2021
Book Page19890/193
Instrument20210000034430
Lender
NamePROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
MunicipalityOcean View Town
Unified School DistrictIndian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$718.00 (-0.42%)$15,200 (-) Land $3,750 Building $11,450$337,700 (-) Land $116,900 Building $220,800
2025$721.00 (+14.99%)$15,200 (-) Land $3,750 Building $11,450$337,700 (+1,010.86%) Land $116,900 Building $220,800
2023$627.00$15,200 Land $3,750 Building $11,450$30,400 Land $7,500 Building $22,900

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 229 individual policies
Nearby Flood Policies298 units insured
incl. 69 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2012)
Most Recent ClaimOct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy

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 RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemBETHANY BAY PUMP DISTRICT
private · serves 52,684 people · EPA ID DE0000221
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2024
Lead2 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 367 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable		1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
Bloosurf
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Xfinity.

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