Sussex County property record for 17 Chestnut St, Georgetown, DE 19947 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,094 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.237 acres (10,319 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $599 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 135-20.05-10.00 |
| Primary APN | 135-20.05-10.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,094 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,319 sqft (0.237 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 86 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 110 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 17 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | GEORGETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19947-1901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | MCKIM AND LAYTONS ADD P/O LOTS 6 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGETOWN |
| Legal Lot Number | 6-7 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GEORGETOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 50506 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 135-20.05-10.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 673, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-0673 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2595 / 187 |
| 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 is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $599.00 (-7.28%) | $15,650 (-) Land $2,000 Building $13,650 | $280,600 (+796.49%) Land $59,500 Building $221,100 |
| 2023 | $646.00 | $15,650 Land $2,000 Building $13,650 | $31,300 Land $4,000 Building $27,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100050505061, 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 | 1 in force |
| 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 286 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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