18399 Emerson Way, Georgetown, DE 19947 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 18399 Emerson Way, Georgetown, DE 19947

Property Summary

Property Type	Exempt (Full or Partial)
Details	4 ba · 2,739 sqft · built 2022
Lot Size	0.293 acres (12,750 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$619,000 (May 2025)
Tax Bill	$1,206 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`135-11.00-253.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`135-11.00-253.00`

Interior

Full Baths	4 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	13 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,739 sqft Total Area
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2022
Effective Year Built	Effective 2022
Exterior Material	Combination
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	12,750 sqft (0.293 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 102 ft wide
Garage Type	Mixed
Garage Area	190 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Pool Area	180 sqft
Porch	Slab
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	18399 EMERSON WAY
City	GEORGETOWN
State	DE
Zip	19947-5413
Property Category	Other
Property Type	Other > Exempt (Full or Partial)
Local Zoning Code	AR-1
Legal Description	HAWTHORNE LOT 97
Legal Subdivision	PARADISE LAKES
Legal Phase	2-5
Legal Lot Number	97
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	MILTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2058
Census Tract	50805

Owner

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	18399 EMERSON WAY, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5413
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 2, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 2, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Feb 27, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202515346
Deed Book / Page	6294 / 295
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Feb 27, 2023
Property Address	18399 EMERSON WAY, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5413
Document Number	0058610235
Book / Page	5861 / 235
Map Reference	MB 77 PG 22
Instrument Date	Feb 23, 2023
Instrument	2023000006486
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	16255 SUSSEX HWY, BRIDGEVILLE, DE 19933-2968

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	18399 EMERSON WAY, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5413

Mortgage

Document Number	0215980286
Date	Feb 27, 2023
Book Page	21598/286
Instrument	2023000006487

Lender

Name	CALIBER HOME LOANS INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Sussex County
Unified School District	Indian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,206.00 (-0.41%)	$1,750 (-) Land $1,750	$555,300 (-) Land $94,200 Building $461,100
2025	$1,211.00 (-15.96%)	$1,750 (-) Land $1,750	$555,300 (+709.48%) Land $94,200 Building $461,100
2023	$1,441.00	$1,750 Land $1,750	$68,600 Land $3,500 Building $65,100

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35