Sussex County property record for 18042 Emerson Way, Georgetown, DE 19947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 2,742 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 0.263 acres (11,443 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $675,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,120 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale Dec 2020 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 135-11.00-157.00 |
| Primary APN | 135-11.00-157.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,742 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,443 sqft (0.263 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 108 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 18042 EMERSON WAY |
|---|---|
| City | GEORGETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19947-5404 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | HAWTHORNE LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAWTHORNE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2058 |
| Census Tract | 50805 |
18042 Emerson Way is owned by a company that bought it in March 2023.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11 GLENLEIGH DR, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72227-2207 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Feb 12, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20237663 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5866 / 210 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 18042 EMERSON WAY, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5404 |
| Document Number | 0058660210 |
| Book / Page | 5866 / 210 |
| Map Reference | MB 219 PG 059 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000007663 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $168.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1661 OLD COUNTRY RD, RIVERHEAD, NY 11901-4400 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 GLENLEIGH DR, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72227-2207 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 18042 EMERSON WAY, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5404 |
| Document Number | 0053710077 |
| Book / Page | 005371 / 000077 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 62294 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,455.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | PO BOX 654 MATTITUCK NY 119520654, MATTITUCK, NY 11952-0654 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 18042 EMERSON WAY, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5404 |
| Document Number | 0051990106 |
| Book / Page | 005199 / 000106 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 6532 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $660.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2099 GAITHER RD #600 ROCKVILLE MD 208504018, 600, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850-4018 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 18042 Emerson Way was $1,120, down 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,120.00 (-0.36%) | $1,750 (-) Land $1,750 | $526,000 (-) Land $92,800 Building $433,200 |
| 2025 | $1,124.00 | $1,750 Land $1,750 | $526,000 Land $92,800 Building $433,200 |
| 2023 | $1,279.00 | $1,750 Land $1,750 | $61,900 Land $3,500 Building $58,400 |
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 18042 Emerson Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 31 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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 18042 Emerson Way is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 67% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | ARTESIAN NORTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL private · serves 5,511 people · EPA ID DE0020003 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 236 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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