Sussex County property record for 16 Read Ave, Dewey Beach, DE 19971 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1,568 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.074 acres (3,202 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,061 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 334-20.18-207.00-A |
| Primary APN | 334-20.18-207.00-A |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 16 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 3,202 sqft (0.074 acres) |
| Street Address | 16 READ AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEWEY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19971-2311 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | CATCH OF THE DAY UNIT A |
| Legal Unit | A |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 51103 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 334-20.18-207.00-A
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 19625 SELBY AVE, POOLESVILLE, MD 20837-2407 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 06, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0048410072 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Dewey Beach Town |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,061.00 (+155.72%) | $10,850 (-) Building $10,850 | $1,298,700 (+3,537.82%) Land $598,600 Building $700,100 |
| 2023 | $1,197.00 | $10,850 Building $10,850 | $35,700 Land $14,000 Building $21,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100050511032, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 428 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1,007 units insured 579 under condo master policies |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 366 (1984–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 366 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2026, other causes |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 521 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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