Sussex County property record for 18537 Emerson Way, Georgetown, DE 19947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,450 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 0.207 acres (8,999 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $385,565 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $844 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 135-11.00-235.00 |
| Primary APN | 135-11.00-235.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,450 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 | 8,999 sqft (0.207 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 153 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Patio Area | 364 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 18537 EMERSON WAY |
|---|---|
| City | GEORGETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19947-5421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | HAWTHORNE LOT 79 PHASE 2-5 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAWTHORNE |
| Legal Phase | 2-5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 79 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2058 |
| Census Tract | 50805 |
18537 Emerson Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18537 EMERSON WAY, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5421 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202134222 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5473 / 270 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2021 |
| Property Address | 18537 EMERSON WAY, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5421 |
| Document Number | 0054730270 |
| Book / Page | 5473 / 270 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000034222 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 18537 EMERSON WAY, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5421 |
| Document Number | 0198860062 |
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| Date | May 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19886/62 |
| Instrument | 20210000034224 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 18537 EMERSON WAY, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5421 |
| Document Number | 0052140032 |
| Book / Page | 005214 / 000032 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 11214 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 18, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5,700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 2099 GAITHER RD #600 ROCKVILLE MD 208504018, 600, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850-4018 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 18537 Emerson Way was $844, 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 | $844.00 (-0.35%) | $1,750 (-) Land $1,750 | $385,000 (-) Land $90,300 Building $294,700 |
| 2025 | $847.00 | $1,750 Land $1,750 | $385,000 Land $90,300 Building $294,700 |
| 2023 | $1,016.00 | $1,750 Land $1,750 | $48,000 Land $3,500 Building $44,500 |
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 18537 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 18537 Emerson Way is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 78% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 |
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