Sussex County property record for 161 Willow Oak Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 2,880 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.205 acres (8,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $780,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,745 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-16.00-1884.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-16.00-1884.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,880 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,098 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,939 sqft (0.205 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 149 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 441 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 95 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 325 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 161 WILLOW OAK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-3240 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | THE VILLAGE AT BEAR TRAP DUNES LOT 500 PHASE 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN VIEW |
| Legal Phase | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 500 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1028 |
| Census Tract | 51314 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 WILLOW OAK AVE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3240 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 20254152 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6250 / 116 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Ocean View Town |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,745.00 (-0.4%) | $52,050 (-) Land $6,450 Building $45,600 | $806,700 (-) Land $210,600 Building $596,100 |
| 2025 | $1,752.00 (+5.16%) | $52,050 (-) Land $6,450 Building $45,600 | $806,700 (+674.93%) Land $210,600 Building $596,100 |
| 2023 | $1,666.00 | $52,050 Land $6,450 Building $45,600 | $104,100 Land $12,900 Building $91,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 65 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 65 in force |
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 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | BETHANY BAY PUMP DISTRICT private · serves 52,684 people · EPA ID DE0000221 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (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 282 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Bloosurf.
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