Sussex County property record for 116 Read Ave, Dewey Beach, DE 19971 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,040 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,251 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,429 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 334-20.18-110.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-20.18-110.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,384 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,251 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,184 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 384 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 116 READ AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEWEY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19971-3206 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HAYDENS DEV S/READ AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | DEWEY BEACH |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 51103 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 334-20.18-110.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 136 E SIDE DR, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-1300 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 26, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 26, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2353 / 73 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0058910074 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Property Address | 116 READ AVE, DEWEY BEACH, DE 19971-3206 |
| Document Number | 0058910074 |
| Book / Page | 5891 / 74 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000013246 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 09, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 136 E SIDE DR, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-1300 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 136 E SIDE DR, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-1300 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 116 READ AVE, DEWEY BEACH, DE 19971-3206 |
| Document Number | 0166820141 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 03, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 116 READ AVE DEWEY BEACH DE 199713206, DEWEY BEACH, DE 19971-3206 |
| Document Number | 0166820141 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 10, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016682/000141 |
| Instrument | 904 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 09, 2048 |
Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Dewey Beach Town |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,429.00 (+43.15%) | $49,900 (-) Land $8,750 Building $41,150 | $1,795,700 (+1,699.3%) Land $740,700 Building $1,055,000 |
| 2023 | $3,094.00 | $49,900 Land $8,750 Building $41,150 | $99,800 Land $17,500 Building $82,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 5.0 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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