Sussex County property record for 20705 Whippoorwill Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 2,580 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,899 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $414,625 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,317 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Refinance Jul 2019 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-8.00-1292.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-8.00-1292.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,580 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 264 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 264 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 3,899 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 242 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 176 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 20705 WHIPPOORWILL DR |
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| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-8146 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | BAY FOREST CLUB LOT 610 PH 4 & 5 |
| Legal Phase | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 610 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 51307 |
20705 Whippoorwill Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2019.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20705 WHIPPOORWILL DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-8146 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 10, 2019 | Deed, Transfer |
| Mar 20, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201924391 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5087 / 124 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 20705 WHIPPOORWILL DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-8146 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0184160117 |
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| Date | May 27, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18416/117 |
| Instrument | 20200000021432 |
| Name | FIRST HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 20705 WHIPPOORWILL DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-8146 |
| Document Number | 0050870124 |
| Book / Page | 5087 / 124 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190000024391 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| 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 | 2499 CHELMSFORD DR, CROFTON, MD 21114-1680 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 20705 WHIPPOORWILL DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-8146 |
| Document Number | 0050300131 |
| Book / Page | 005030 / 000131 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 9115 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 32445 ROYAL BLVD DAGSBORO DE 199393860, DAGSBORO, DE 19939-3860 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20705 Whippoorwill Dr was $1,317, up 1.5% 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 | $1,317.00 (+1.46%) | $6,250 (-) Land $6,250 | $600,800 (-) Land $108,600 Building $492,200 |
| 2025 | $1,298.00 | $6,250 Land $6,250 | $600,800 Land $108,600 Building $492,200 |
| 2023 | $1,515.00 | $6,250 Land $6,250 | $72,500 Land $6,300 Building $66,200 |
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 20705 Whippoorwill Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 7.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 511 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 995 units insured incl. 484 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2012–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · 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.
The area around 20705 Whippoorwill Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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 | BETHANY BAY PUMP DISTRICT private · serves 52,684 people · EPA ID DE0000221 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 206 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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