Sussex County property record for 15 Read Ave, Dewey Beach, DE 19971
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,782 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.144 acres (6,251 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,073 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 334-20.18-202.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-20.18-202.00 |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,782 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Lot Area | 6,251 sqft (0.144 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Street Address | 15 READ AVE |
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| City | DEWEY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19971-2311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | DEWEY BEACH LOTS 27 29 SEC 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEWEY BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 27,29 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 51103 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1735 SCARLETT DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15241-3139 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 28, 1996 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 28, 1996 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3102 / 178 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 15 READ AVE, DEWEY BEACH, DE 19971-2311 |
| Document Number | 0055320231 |
| Book / Page | 5532 / 231 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000052334 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,073.00 (+65.64%) | $37,000 (-) Land $11,000 Building $26,000 | $1,627,000 (+2,098.65%) Land $895,900 Building $731,100 |
| 2023 | $2,459.00 | $37,000 Land $11,000 Building $26,000 | $74,000 Land $22,000 Building $52,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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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