Sussex County property record for 18544 Whaleys Corner Rd, Georgetown, DE 19947
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,368 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 10.3 acres (452,588 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $721 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 231-15.00-55.00 |
| Primary APN | 231-15.00-55.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,368 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Lot Area | 452,588 sqft (10.3 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Street Address | 18544 WHALEYS CORNER RD |
|---|---|
| City | GEORGETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19947-4902 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | SW/RT 329 610' SE/RT 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGETOWN |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILLSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1047 |
| Census Tract | 50601 |
18544 Whaleys Corner Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2013.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18544 WHALEYS CORNER RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-4902 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201348263 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4206 / 78 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 18544 WHALEYS CORNER RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-4902 |
| Document Number | 0161670030 |
| Book / Page | 016167 / 000030 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 14232 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18544 WHALEYS CORNER RD GEORGETOWN DE 199474902, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-4902 |
| Document Number | 161670030 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016167/000030 |
| Instrument | 14232 |
| Name | CAPITAL ONE NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | PLANO, TX 75024 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 17, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 18544 Whaleys Corner Rd was $721, down 0.1% 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 | $721.00 (-0.14%) | $10,500 (-) Land $1,600 Building $8,900 | $328,300 (-) Land $153,600 Building $174,700 |
| 2025 | $722.00 | $10,500 Land $1,600 Building $8,900 | $328,300 Land $153,600 Building $174,700 |
| 2023 | $293.00 | $10,500 Land $1,600 Building $8,900 | $21,000 Land $3,200 Building $17,800 |
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 18544 Whaleys Corner Rd 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2012 · 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 18544 Whaleys Corner Rd is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 87% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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