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

Sussex County property record for 137 Willow Oak Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 4 ba · 1,391 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size0.098 acres (4,286 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$330,000 (Jan 2016)
Tax Bill$1,100 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN134-16.00-1870.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN134-16.00-1870.00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures11 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,391 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,237 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2005
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area4,286 sqft (0.098 acres)
Lot Dimensions134 ft deep x 32 ft wide
Garage Area319 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area242 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area198 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address137 WILLOW OAK AVE
CityOCEAN VIEW
StateDE
Zip19970-3229
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionTHE VILLAGE AT BEAR TRAP DUNES LOT 486 PHASE 6
Legal SubdivisionOCEAN VIEW
Legal Phase6
Legal Lot Number486
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionSELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1028
Census Tract51314

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address1106 WALNUT WOOD RD, COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030-5402
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJan 21, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJan 21, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20162180
Deed Book / Page4497 / 247
Prior Transfer DateFeb 12, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc0043930114
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address137 WILLOW OAK AVE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3229
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 22, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0202210200
DateAug 25, 2021
Book Page20221/200
Instrument20210000053665
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeARM
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2051
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.6%
Type Change DateSep 1, 2028
Index1-Year CMT

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$1,100.00 (-0.36%)$33,300 (-) Land $1,500 Building $31,800$514,800 (-) Land $156,700 Building $358,100
2025$1,104.00 (-2%)$33,300 (-) Land $1,500 Building $31,800$514,800 (+672.97%) Land $156,700 Building $358,100
2023$1,380.00$33,300 Land $1,500 Building $31,800$66,600 Land $3,000 Building $63,600

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

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US · lower than 81% 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 233 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area
300 / 20

May also be available: Bloosurf.

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