Sussex County property record for 12 Columbia Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.423 acres (18,430 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $198,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $820 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-12.00-297.01 |
| Primary APN | 134-12.00-297.01 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 800 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 390 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 18,430 sqft (0.423 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 208 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 242 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 248 sqft |
| Patio Area | 196 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 12 COLUMBIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | WONDERLAND LOT 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 51313 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7706 BRIGHTSIDE AVE, ROSEDALE, MD 21237-1347 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201527397 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4436 / 104 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 12 COLUMBIA AVE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0197440239 |
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| Date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19744/239 |
| Instrument | 20210000025935 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Ocean View Town |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $820.00 (-0.36%) | $16,850 (-) Land $3,750 Building $13,100 | $384,600 (-) Land $166,600 Building $218,000 |
| 2025 | $823.00 (+18.08%) | $16,850 (-) Land $3,750 Building $13,100 | $384,600 (+1,041.25%) Land $166,600 Building $218,000 |
| 2023 | $697.00 | $16,850 Land $3,750 Building $13,100 | $33,700 Land $7,500 Building $26,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 7.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 168 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 307 units insured incl. 139 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2012–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | BETHANY BAY PUMP DISTRICT private · serves 52,684 people · EPA ID DE0000221 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (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 231 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, Bloosurf, Xfinity.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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