223 E Market St, Georgetown, DE 19947 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 223 E Market St, Georgetown, DE 19947

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Lot Size0.295 acres (12,846 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$480,000 (Dec 2017)
Tax Bill$911 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2025 Mortgage
May 2023 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN135-15.17-56.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN135-15.17-56.00

Exterior

Lot Area12,846 sqft (0.295 acres)
Lot Dimensions247 ft deep x 52 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address223 E MARKET ST
CityGEORGETOWN
StateDE
Zip19947-1201
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionN/W SIDE E. MARKET ST. LOT
Legal SubdivisionGEORGETOWN
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionGEORGETOWN
Census Block Group3
Census Block3029
Census Tract50503

Owner

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address106 BEAVER DAM REACH, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-6101
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 19, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage
DOVER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
May 16, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage
DOVER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Dec 19, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FULTON BK NA
Dec 27, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 27, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 27, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 5, 1988 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201748474
Deed Book / Page4819 / 321
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address223 E MARKET ST, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-1201
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 14, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0234540240
DateSep 19, 2025
Book Page23454/240
Instrument2025000034894
Lender
NameDOVER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term119 Months
DueAug 29, 2035

May 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address223 E MARKET ST, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-1201
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 6, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0217520249
DateMay 16, 2023
Book Page21752/249
Instrument2023000016830
Lender
NameDOVER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueMay 4, 2028
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

December 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address223 E MARKET ST, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-1201
Document Number0166570280
Book / Page016657 / 000280
Instrument DateDec 19, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 13, 2018

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address31362 EDGEWOOD DR LEWES DE 199583842, LEWES, DE 19958-3842

Mortgage

Document Number0166570280
DateDec 27, 2017
Book Page016657/000280
Instrument48475
Lender
NameFULTON BK NA
AddressGEORGETOWN, DE 19947
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

December 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateDec 27, 2017
Property Address223 E MARKET ST, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-1201
Document Number0048190321
Book / Page004819 / 000321
Instrument DateDec 19, 2017
Instrument48474
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 13, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,440.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address19266 COASTAL HWY #411 REHOBOTH BEACH DE 199716117, 411, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-6117

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
MunicipalityGeorgetown Town
Unified School DistrictIndian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$911.00 (-0.44%)$34,250 (-) Land $2,300 Building $31,950$428,400 (-) Land $118,300 Building $310,100
2025$915.00 (-35.29%)$34,250 (-) Land $2,300 Building $31,950$428,400 (+525.4%) Land $118,300 Building $310,100
2023$1,414.00$34,250 Land $2,300 Building $31,950$68,500 Land $4,600 Building $63,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies5 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemGEORGETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 7,259 people · EPA ID DE0000592
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 314 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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