Sussex County property record for 17 Kent Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.262 acres (11,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $262 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-12.00-521.01 |
| Primary APN | 134-12.00-521.01 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 11,400 sqft (0.262 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 95 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Street Address | 17 KENT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-9548 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | S/S KENT AVE 702' NE/361 LOT 7 WEST VIEW |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 51313 |
17 Kent Ave, residential vacant land, is held in a trust since March 2026.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 647, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-0647 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 13, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 13, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 24, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20269133 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6470 / 317 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 17 KENT AVE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-9548 |
| Document Number | 0064700317 |
| Book / Page | 6470 / 317 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 510 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026000009133 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $72.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 20785 BROOKFIELD LN, MILLSBORO, DE 19966-7261 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 647, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-0647 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Kent Ave was $262, down 0.4% from the year before.
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 | $262.00 (-0.38%) | $3,750 (-) Land $3,750 | $123,400 (-) Land $123,400 |
| 2025 | $263.00 | $3,750 Land $3,750 | $123,400 Land $123,400 |
| 2023 | $154.00 | $3,750 Land $3,750 | $7,500 Land $7,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 17 Kent Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2012.
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 File median of 229 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 298 units insured incl. 69 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
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.
Wildfire risk around 17 Kent Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 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 367 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Bloosurf Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Xfinity.
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