Sussex County property record for 126 Read Ave, Unit 5, Dewey Beach, DE 19971
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 720 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.025 acres (1,102 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,432 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 334-20.18-105.00-5 |
| Primary APN | 334-20.18-105.00-5 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Units | 9 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 1,102 sqft (0.025 acres) |
| Street Address | 126 READ AVE, 5 |
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| City | DEWEY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19971-3233 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | SNUG HARBOR CONDO UNIT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | SNUG HARBOR CONDOMINIUMS |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 51103 |
126 Read Ave, Unit 5 is held in a trust since July 2026.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1725, KINGSHILL, VI 00851-1725 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000025348 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 126 READ AVE, 5, DEWEY BEACH, DE 19971-3233 |
| Document Number | 0000025348 |
| Book / Page | 6536 / 172 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202625348 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
The 2026 property tax bill for 126 Read Ave, Unit 5 was $1,432, down 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Dewey Beach Town |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,432.00 (-0.28%) | $20,550 (-) Building $20,550 | $529,300 (-) Land $89,900 Building $439,400 |
| 2025 | $1,436.00 | $20,550 Building $20,550 | $529,300 Land $89,900 Building $439,400 |
| 2023 | $1,473.00 | $20,550 Building $20,550 | $46,900 Land $5,800 Building $41,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 126 Read Ave, Unit 5 in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
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 | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 428 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1,007 units insured incl. 579 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 366 (1984–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 366 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2026 · other causes |
| 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.
The area around 126 Read Ave, Unit 5 has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | DEWEY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 31,000 people · EPA ID DE0000825 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from REHOBOTH BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 521 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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