Sussex County property record for 20814 Charles Ave, Georgetown, DE 19947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.347 acres (15,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $486 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 135-15.00-45.02 |
| Primary APN | 135-15.00-45.02 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 940 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,120 sqft (0.347 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 210 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 398 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 158 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 20814 CHARLES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GEORGETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19947-5546 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | WILKINS SUBD. LOT 11 W/CHARLES AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGETOWN |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 50805 |
20814 Charles Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 1992.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20859 WILKINS LN, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5545 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 1992 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 1992 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3350 / 155 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 20814 CHARLES AVE, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5546 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0179670280 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 25, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17967/280 |
| Instrument | 20190000044921 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2044 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 20814 Charles Ave was $486, down 0.4% 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 | $486.00 (-0.41%) | $9,450 (-) Land $1,000 Building $8,450 | $223,000 (-) Land $59,100 Building $163,900 |
| 2025 | $488.00 | $9,450 Land $1,000 Building $8,450 | $223,000 Land $59,100 Building $163,900 |
| 2023 | $402.00 | $9,450 Land $1,000 Building $8,450 | $18,900 Land $2,000 Building $16,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20814 Charles Ave 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 20814 Charles Ave 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 |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 55 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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