Sussex County property record for 19 Thornton Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,460 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 0.197 acres (8,581 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $317,102 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $973 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Construction Loan Mar 2018 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-16.00-875.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-16.00-875.00 |
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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 | 1,460 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,581 sqft (0.197 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 143 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 19 THORNTON DR |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-4247 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | SILVER WOODS LOT 27 PHASE 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN VIEW |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 51302 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 134-16.00-875.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 19 THORNTON DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-4247 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage FARMERS BK/WILLARDS |
| Mar 23, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 24, 2017 | Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer |
| May 05, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 24, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 24, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201731900 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4758 / 102 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2018 |
| Property Address | 19 THORNTON DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-4247 |
| Document Number | 0169730199 |
| Book / Page | 016973 / 000199 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 22407 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 449 BETHANY BEACH DE 199300449, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-0449 |
| Document Number | 169730199 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016973/000199 |
| Instrument | 22407 |
| Name | FARMERS BK/WILLARDS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILLARDS, MD 21874 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 19 THORNTON DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-4247 |
| Document Number | 0048580286 |
| Book / Page | 004858 / 000286 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 10309 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 06, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 32445 ROYAL BLVD #1 DAGSBORO DE 199393860, 1, DAGSBORO, DE 19939-3860 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 19 THORNTON DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-4247 |
| Document Number | 0047580102 |
| Book / Page | 4758 / 102 |
| Map Reference | MB 162 PG 081 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 31900 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $9,513.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount from Assessment |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 32448 ROYAL BLVDB, 32448, DAGSBORO, DE 19939 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 8825 VICTORY AVE, PARKVILLE, MD 21234-4211 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 05, 2017 |
| Property Address | 19 THORNTON DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-4247 |
| Document Number | 0047030322 |
| Book / Page | 004703 / 000322 |
| Instrument Date | May 01, 2017 |
| Instrument | 16980 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 07, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $285.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 32448 ROYAL BLVD #B DAGSBORO DE 199393899, B, DAGSBORO, DE 19939-3899 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Ocean View Town |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $973.00 (-6.08%) | $3,750 (-) Land $3,750 | $439,500 (+796.94%) Land $129,000 Building $310,500 |
| 2023 | $1,036.00 | $3,750 Land $3,750 | $49,000 Land $7,500 Building $41,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sussex County (10005C), as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100050513022, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 32 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 32 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2010–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Pocomoke Holdings.
Based on FCC filings for 233 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system DE0000221, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | BETHANY BAY PUMP DISTRICT private · serves 52,684 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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