Sussex County property record for 109 Read Ave, #A, Dewey Beach, DE 19971
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 912 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.072 acres (3,119 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Mar 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $1,827 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 334-20.18-83.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-20.18-83.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,008 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 520 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,119 sqft (0.072 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
|---|---|
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Granary | 32 sqft |
| Poultry House | 592 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 109 READ AVE, A |
|---|---|
| City | DEWEY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19971-3217 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | OVER THE BAY VIEW 109A |
| Legal Subdivision | DEWEY BEACH |
| Legal Unit | 109A |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 51103 |
109 Read Ave, #A is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2015.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 109 READ AVE, A, DEWEY BEACH, DE 19971-3217 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1906 / 204 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 30, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0045070250 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 109 Read Ave, #A was $1,827, down 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Dewey Beach Town |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,827.00 (-0.44%) | $40,700 (-) Land $5,250 Building $35,450 | $955,000 (-) Land $540,300 Building $414,700 |
| 2025 | $1,835.00 | $40,700 Land $5,250 Building $35,450 | $955,000 Land $540,300 Building $414,700 |
| 2023 | $1,822.00 | $40,700 Land $5,250 Building $35,450 | $81,400 Land $10,500 Building $70,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 109 Read Ave, #A in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 5.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 428 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1,007 units insured incl. 579 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 366 (1984–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 366 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2026 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 109 Read Ave, #A has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DEWEY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 31,000 people · EPA ID DE0000825 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from REHOBOTH BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 521 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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