Sussex County property record for 116 Chicago St, Dewey Beach, DE 19971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5 ba · 544 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,016 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Line of Credit Feb 2018 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334-20.14-121.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-20.14-121.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 544 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 397 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 925 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 116 CHICAGO ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEWEY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19971-3404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | S/CHICAGO ST LOT 19 BLK 24 L7189 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEWEY BEACH |
| Legal Block | 24 |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 51102 |
116 Chicago St, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1311 HOLLINS LN, BALTIMORE, MD 21209-2211 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMMUNITY BK/DE |
| Feb 5, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage COMMUNITY BK DE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 116 CHICAGO ST, DEWEY BEACH, DE 19971-3404 |
| Document Number | 0173130282 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 8, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1311 HOLLINS LN BALTIMORE MD 212092211, BALTIMORE, MD 21209-2211 |
| Document Number | 0173130282 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Book Page | 017313/000282 |
| Instrument | 47608 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BK/DE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PO BOX 742, LEWES, DE 19958-0742 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 116 CHICAGO ST, DEWEY BEACH, DE 19971-3404 |
| Document Number | 0167250059 |
| Book / Page | 016725 / 000059 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 4342 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1311 HOLLINS LN BALTIMORE MD 212092211, BALTIMORE, MD 21209-2211 |
| Document Number | 167250059 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 5, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016725/000059 |
| Instrument | 4342 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BK DE |
|---|---|
| Address | LEWES, DE 19958 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Feb 4, 2019 |
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 | $3,016.00 (-0.33%) | $17,650 (-) Land $10,000 Building $7,650 | $1,282,100 (-) Land $694,300 Building $587,800 |
| 2025 | $3,026.00 (+11.99%) | $17,650 (-) Land $10,000 Building $7,650 | $1,282,100 (+1,224.48%) Land $694,300 Building $587,800 |
| 2023 | $2,702.00 | $17,650 Land $10,000 Building $7,650 | $96,800 Land $20,000 Building $76,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 116 Chicago St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1998.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 83 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 83 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1998–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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 116 Chicago St 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 |
|---|
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 600 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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