Sussex County property record for 20318 Hardscrabble Rd, Georgetown, DE 19947
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 22.7 acres (989,248 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Nov 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $85 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Sale Oct 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 133-14.00-41.00 |
| Primary APN | 133-14.00-41.00 |
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| Lot Area | 989,248 sqft (22.7 acres) |
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| Street Address | 20318 HARDSCRABBLE RD |
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| City | GEORGETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19947-6116 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | E/RT 431 INT S/RT 20 FX |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGETOWN |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILLSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 50601 |
20318 Hardscrabble Rd, a rural home, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2021.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18559 PETTYJOHN RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5205 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 20, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202171929 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5596 / 315 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 20318 HARDSCRABBLE RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-6116 |
| Document Number | 0055960315 |
| Book / Page | 5596 / 315 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000071929 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount 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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| Address | 18559 PETTYJOHN RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5205 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 20318 HARDSCRABBLE RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-6116 |
| Document Number | 0053330086 |
| Book / Page | 005333 / 000086 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 49889 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 898 CHESTERTOWN MD 216200898, CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620-0898 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20318 Hardscrabble Rd was $85, up 165.6% 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 | $85.00 (+165.63%) | $6,600 (-) Land $1,250 Building $5,350 | $210,900 (-) Land $210,900 |
| 2025 | $32.00 | $6,600 Land $1,250 Building $5,350 | $210,900 Land $210,900 |
| 2023 | $293.00 | $6,600 Land $1,250 Building $5,350 | $13,200 Land $2,500 Building $10,700 |
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 20318 Hardscrabble Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 4 in force |
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 20318 Hardscrabble Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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