12 Willow Oak Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 12 Willow Oak Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 5 ba · 3,206 sqft · built 2000
Lot Size0.195 acres (8,507 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill$1,303 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2019 Refinance
Aug 2018 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN134-16.00-1260.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN134-16.00-1260.00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths5 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures13 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,206 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,768 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2000
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area8,507 sqft (0.195 acres)
Lot Dimensions127 ft deep x 67 ft wide
Garage TypeMixed
Garage Area580 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area238 sqft
PorchSlab
Porch Area210 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area140 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address12 WILLOW OAK AVE
CityOCEAN VIEW
StateDE
Zip19970-3212
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionTHE VILLAGE AT BEAR TRAP DUNES LOT 48 PHASE 1
Legal SubdivisionOCEAN VIEW
Legal Phase1
Legal Lot Number48
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionSELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1023
Census Tract51314

Owner

12 Willow Oak Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address12 WILLOW OAK AVE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3212
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 18, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Aug 15, 2018Grant Deed, Mortgage · Line of Credit
FARMERS BK/WILLARDS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address12 WILLOW OAK AVE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3212
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0178780200
DateOct 18, 2019
Book Page17878/200
Instrument20190000039126
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount on Record
Term181 Months
DueNov 1, 2034

August 2018: Grant Deed, Mortgage

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateAug 15, 2018
Property Address12 WILLOW OAK AVE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3212
Document Number0170760148
Book / Page017076 / 000148
Instrument DateNov 19, 2015
Instrument29737
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 16, 2019

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address15 COLT LN OCEAN VIEW DE 199709295, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-9295

Mortgage

Document Number170760148
DateAug 15, 2018
Book Page017076/000148
Instrument29737
Lender
NameFARMERS BK/WILLARDS
TypeBank
Address7484 MARKET ST, WILLARDS, MD 21874-1232
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Willow Oak Ave was $1,303, down 0.5% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
MunicipalityOcean View Town
Unified School DistrictIndian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,303.00 (-0.53%)$62,600 (-) Land $6,750 Building $55,850$835,600 (-) Land $207,500 Building $628,100
2025$1,310.00$62,600 Land $6,750 Building $55,850$835,600 Land $207,500 Building $628,100
2023$2,111.00$62,600 Land $6,750 Building $55,850$125,200 Land $13,500 Building $111,700

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 Willow Oak Ave 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 65 policies
Nearby Flood Policies65 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 Willow Oak Ave 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 RiskLow
lower than 94% of the US · lower than 78% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemBETHANY BAY PUMP DISTRICT
private · serves 52,684 people · EPA ID DE0000221
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2024
Lead2 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

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

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