Sussex County property record for 16 Waples Dr, Georgetown, DE 19947 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,123 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,500 (Nov 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $471 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 135-15.13-83.00 |
| Primary APN | 135-15.13-83.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,123 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 78 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 16 WAPLES DR |
|---|---|
| City | GEORGETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19947-2208 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BRIGGS DEV LOT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGETOWN |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GEORGETOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 50503 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 135-15.13-83.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 WAPLES DR, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-2208 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| 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 | Georgetown Town |
| Unified School District | Indian River 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 | $471.00 (+17.46%) | $9,150 (-) Land $1,000 Building $8,150 | $209,300 (+1,043.72%) Land $67,200 Building $142,100 |
| 2023 | $401.00 | $9,150 Land $1,000 Building $8,150 | $18,300 Land $2,000 Building $16,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100050505033, 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 X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 51 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
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