Sussex County property record for 15 West St, Dewey Beach, DE 19971
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $839,700 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,085 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale Jul 2017 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334-20.14-170.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-20.14-170.00 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 15 WEST ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEWEY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19971-2327 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | WEST STREET BLK 45 LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEWEY BEACH |
| Legal Block | 45 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 51103 |
15 West St, residential vacant land, is held in a trust since March 2026.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 220 WALKER WAY, NEWARK, DE 19711-6126 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 10, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI COMMUNITY BK/DE |
| Jan 3, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit COMMUNITY BK/DE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202611205 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6479 / 87 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 15 WEST ST, DEWEY BEACH, DE 19971-2327 |
| Document Number | 0064790087 |
| Book / Page | 6479 / 87 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026000011205 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2400 COASTAL HWY, DEWEY BEACH, DE 19971-3321 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 220 WALKER WAY, NEWARK, DE 19711-6126 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 15 WEST ST, DEWEY BEACH, DE 19971-2327 |
| Document Number | 0163460295 |
| Book / Page | 016346 / 000295 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 15 WEST ST #L7211 DEWEY BEACH DE 199712327, L7211, DEWEY BEACH, DE 19971-2327 |
| Document Number | 0163460295 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016346/000295 |
| Instrument | 26775 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BK/DE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 15 WEST ST, DEWEY BEACH, DE 19971-2327 |
| Document Number | 0159700070 |
| Book / Page | 015970 / 000070 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2016 |
| Instrument | 41 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 15 WEST ST DEWEY BEACH DE 199712327, DEWEY BEACH, DE 19971-2327 |
| Document Number | 159700070 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Book Page | 015970/000070 |
| Instrument | 41 |
| Name | COMMUNITY BK/DE |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 15 West St was $2,085, 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 | $2,085.00 (-0.29%) | $11,250 (-) Land $11,250 | $839,700 (-) Land $839,700 |
| 2025 | $2,091.00 | $11,250 Land $11,250 | $839,700 Land $839,700 |
| 2023 | $872.00 | $11,250 Land $11,250 | $22,500 Land $22,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 15 West St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 81 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 111 units insured incl. 30 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1984–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 15 West St 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 |
|---|
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 | REHOBOTH BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 25,000 people · EPA ID DE0000723 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 600 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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