Sussex County property record for 12 Chatham Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2,758 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.365 acres (15,917 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Nov 1984) |
| Tax Bill | $1,286 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334-19.00-686.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-19.00-686.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,758 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Lot Area | 15,917 sqft (0.365 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 121 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 12 CHATHAM RD |
|---|---|
| City | REHOBOTH BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19971-3500 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | REH BCH YACHT CC LOT 1 BLK 25 SEC F PHASE III |
| Legal Subdivision | RBYCC |
| Legal Phase | 3 |
| Legal Block | 25 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 51016 |
12 Chatham Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 1984.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 CHATHAM RD, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-3500 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2913 / 144 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Chatham Rd was $1,286, down 0.5% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,286.00 (-0.54%) | $39,800 (-) Land $7,800 Building $32,000 | $849,000 (-) Land $365,300 Building $483,700 |
| 2025 | $1,293.00 | $39,800 Land $7,800 Building $32,000 | $849,000 Land $365,300 Building $483,700 |
| 2023 | $1,459.00 | $39,800 Land $7,800 Building $32,000 | $79,600 Land $15,600 Building $64,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Chatham Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 21 flood claims nearby since 1997.
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 340 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 340 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1997–2022) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2022 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 12 Chatham Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | REHOBOTH BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 25,000 people · EPA ID DE0000723 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 272 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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