23 Willow Oak Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 23 Willow Oak Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 2,048 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size	0.181 acres (7,897 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$321,800 (Feb 2001)
Tax Bill	$1,490 (2026)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`134-16.00-1224.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`134-16.00-1224.00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	11 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,048 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,888 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2001
Effective Year Built	Effective 2001
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	7,897 sqft (0.181 acres)
Lot Dimensions	131 ft deep x 59 ft wide
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	460 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	276 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	23 WILLOW OAK AVE
City	OCEAN VIEW
State	DE
Zip	19970-3211
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	TN
Legal Description	THE VILLAGE AT BEAR TRAP DUNES LOT 12 PHASE 1
Legal Subdivision	OCEAN VIEW
Legal Phase	1
Legal Lot Number	12
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1028
Census Tract	51314

Owner

23 Willow Oak Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2001.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	23 WILLOW OAK AVE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3211
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 17, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 17, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	2566 / 335
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 23 Willow Oak Ave was $1,490, down 0.4% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Sussex County
Municipality	Ocean View Town
Unified School District	Indian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,490.00 (-0.4%)	$49,100 (-) Land $6,450 Building $42,650	$688,500 (-) Land $200,200 Building $488,300
2025	$1,496.00	$49,100 Land $6,450 Building $42,650	$688,500 Land $200,200 Building $488,300
2023	$2,096.00	$49,100 Land $6,450 Building $42,650	$100,300 Land $12,900 Building $87,400

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 23 Willow Oak 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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 65 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	65 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

Wildfire risk around 23 Willow Oak Ave is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 78% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream Cable	1,000 / 50