Sussex County property record for 20 Chicago St, Dewey Beach, DE 19971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 6 ba · 2,704 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,779 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334-20.14-163.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-20.14-163.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,704 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,291 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 839 sqft |
| Patio Area | 389 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 20 CHICAGO ST |
|---|---|
| City | DEWEY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19971-2306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | S/CHICAGO ST LOT 11 BLK 45 L7204 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEWEY BEACH |
| Legal Block | 45 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 51103 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 19407 BROOKEVILLE LAKES CT, BROOKEVILLE, MD 20833-2245 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0043560030 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Dewey Beach Town |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,779.00 (-0.34%) | $48,750 (-) Land $11,250 Building $37,500 | $1,644,900 (-) Land $839,700 Building $805,200 |
| 2025 | $3,792.00 (+39.46%) | $48,750 (-) Land $11,250 Building $37,500 | $1,644,900 (+1,587.08%) Land $839,700 Building $805,200 |
| 2023 | $2,719.00 | $48,750 Land $11,250 Building $37,500 | $97,500 Land $22,500 Building $75,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 81 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 111 units insured incl. 30 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 15 (1984–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 15 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | REHOBOTH BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 25,000 people · EPA ID DE0000723 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 600 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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