Sussex County property record for 228 S Front St, Georgetown, DE 19947 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Year Built | Built 1841 |
| Square Footage | 3,580 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 57,281 sqft (1.31 acres) |
| Last Sale | $450,000 (2021) |
| Tax Bill | $896.00 (2025) |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 135-20.05-46.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 152 BOWDEN RD, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-1741 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202163825 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5570 / 336 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 228 S FRONT ST, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-1857 |
| Document Number | 0055700336 |
| Book / Page | 5570 / 336 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000063825 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship |
| Address | 152 BOWDEN RD, CEDAR GROVE, NJ 07009-1741 |
| Document Number | 0204000133 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 20400/133 |
| Instrument | 20210000063826 |
| Name | FINANCE AMERICA LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | Stand Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2036 |
Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Georgetown Town |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $896.00 (-40.86%) | $36,700 (-) Land $7,950 Building $28,750 | $419,700 (+471.8%) Land $130,400 Building $289,300 |
| 2023 | $1,515.00 | $36,700 Land $7,950 Building $28,750 | $73,400 Land $15,900 Building $57,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified: October 2026
| Individually Listed | Wright, Gardiner, Mansion listed 1979 · 3 contributing resources · NRIS 79000650 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
| Primary APN | 135-20.05-46.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,580 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1841 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1841 |
| Lot Area | 57,281 sqft (1.31 acres) |
| Patio Area | 50 sqft Patio |
| Street Address | 228 S FRONT ST |
|---|---|
| City | GEORGETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19947-1857 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SW/SOUTH FRONT ST LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGETOWN |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Minor Civil Division | GEORGETOWN |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 50505 |
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