Sussex County property record for 16 Collins St, Dewey Beach, DE 19971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,670 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (8,999 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,507 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 334-23.06-68.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-23.06-68.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,670 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,787 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,999 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 627 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 1,202 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 16 COLLINS ST |
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| City | DEWEY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19971-2505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | INDIAN BH S SD COLLINS AVE W SD PIERCE AVE LOT 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEWEY BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 51103 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 HILLSTREAM RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-2480 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 16 COLLINS ST, DEWEY BEACH, DE 19971-2505 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0188140081 |
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| Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18814/81 |
| Instrument | 20200000043424 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,507.00 (-0.34%) | $64,850 (-) Land $15,750 Building $49,100 | $2,466,100 (-) Land $1,565,200 Building $900,900 |
| 2025 | $5,526.00 (+57.35%) | $64,850 (-) Land $15,750 Building $49,100 | $2,466,100 (+1,801.39%) Land $1,565,200 Building $900,900 |
| 2023 | $3,512.00 | $64,850 Land $15,750 Building $49,100 | $129,700 Land $31,500 Building $98,200 |
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 | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 191 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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