Sussex County property record for 20497 State Forest Rd, Georgetown, DE 19947
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,760 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 61.1 acres (2,665,436 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $457 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 231-6.00-32.00 |
| Primary APN | 231-6.00-32.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,760 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 557 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 557 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,665,436 sqft (61.1 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 524 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 20497 STATE FOREST RD |
|---|---|
| City | GEORGETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19947-4249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | E/RT 579 2500'N/RT 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGETOWN |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GEORGETOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 50501 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20497 STATE FOREST RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-4249 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0049760170 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 20497 STATE FOREST RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-4249 |
| Document Number | 0049760170 |
| Book / Page | 004976 / 000170 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 41539 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 20497 STATE FOREST RD GEORGETOWN DE 199474249, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-4249 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $457.00 (-32.7%) | $20,450 (-) Land $3,350 Building $17,100 | $607,700 (+1,378.59%) Land $366,600 Building $241,100 |
| 2023 | $679.00 | $20,450 Land $3,350 Building $17,100 | $41,100 Land $6,900 Building $34,200 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · above 94% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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