12 Sycamore St, Ocean View, DE 19970 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 12 Sycamore St, Ocean View, DE 19970

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2,057 sqft · built 2002
Lot Size	0.157 acres (6,848 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$417,500 (May 2014)
Tax Bill	$1,069 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2021 Refinance
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`134-16.00-1418.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`134-16.00-1418.00`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Plumbing Fixtures	13 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,057 sqft Living Area
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2002
Effective Year Built	Effective 2002
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Lot Area	6,848 sqft (0.157 acres)
Lot Dimensions	134 ft deep x 35 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address	12 SYCAMORE ST
City	OCEAN VIEW
State	DE
Zip	19970-3217
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	TN
Legal Description	THE VIL AT BEAR TRAP DUNES LOT 210 PHASE 2
Legal Subdivision	OCEAN VIEW
Legal Phase	2
Legal Lot Number	210
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1024
Census Tract	51314

Owner

12 Sycamore St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2014.

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	401 REGESTER AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21212-1508
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 7, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 7, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201413622
Deed Book / Page	4257 / 190
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Property Address	12 SYCAMORE ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3217
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 17, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0198890302
Date	May 26, 2021
Book Page	19889/302
Instrument	20210000034395

Lender

Name	TOWNEBANK MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jun 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Sycamore St was $1,069, down 0.4% from the year before.

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Sussex County
Municipality	Ocean View Town
Unified School District	Indian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,069.00 (-0.37%)	$41,700 (-) Land $3,000 Building $38,700	$501,900 (-) Land $134,000 Building $367,900
2025	$1,073.00	$41,700 Land $3,000 Building $38,700	$501,900 Land $134,000 Building $367,900
2023	$1,723.00	$41,700 Land $3,000 Building $38,700	$83,400 Land $6,000 Building $77,400

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 12 Sycamore St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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 65 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	65 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 12 Sycamore St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream Cable	1,000 / 50