24855 Shortly Rd, Georgetown, DE 19947 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 24855 Shortly Rd, Georgetown, DE 19947

Property Summary

Property Type	Farm - Irrigated or Dry
Details	1 ba · 2,154 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	30.7 acres (1,340,036 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$490,195 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill	$7,444 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2023 Second Mortgage Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`133-5.00-45.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`133-5.00-45.00`

Interior

Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,154 sqft Total Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	1,340,036 sqft (30.7 acres)
Garage Area	572 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Porch
Porch Area	64 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	168 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	24855 SHORTLY RD
City	GEORGETOWN
State	DE
Zip	19947-4943
Property Category	Agriculture or Farming
Property Type	Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry
Local Zoning Code	AR-1
Legal Description	S/KINGS RD E/SHORTLY RD FX RESIDUAL LANDS
Legal Subdivision	GEORGETOWN
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	GEORGETOWN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1037
Census Tract	50501

Owner

24855 Shortly Rd, an agricultural property, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	24855 SHORTLY RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-4943
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 20, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage HORIZON FARM CREDIT ACA
Dec 8, 2021	Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MIDATLANTIC FARM CREDIT
Mar 23, 2020	Loan Modification, Mortgage FIRST FIN'L BK&TR
Feb 25, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST FIN'L BK&TR
Feb 26, 2020	Deed of Trust, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage FIRST FIN'L BK&TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 8, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 8, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 5, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202175459
Deed Book / Page	5608 / 154
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Property Address	24855 SHORTLY RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-4943
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 18, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0216390238
Date	Mar 20, 2023
Book Page	21639/238
Instrument	2023000009289

Lender

Name	HORIZON FARM CREDIT ACA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

December 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Dec 8, 2021
Property Address	24855 SHORTLY RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-4943
Document Number	0056080154
Book / Page	5608 / 154
Instrument Date	Nov 30, 2021
Instrument	20210000075459
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 31, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8614 LINDBERGH BLVD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153-1531

Mortgage

Document Number	0206000025
Date	Dec 8, 2021
Book Page	20600/25
Instrument	20210000075461

Lender

Name	MIDATLANTIC FARM CREDIT

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	121 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2032

March 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Property Address	24855 SHORTLY RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-4943
Document Number	0182540124
Instrument Date	Mar 23, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	24855 SHORTLY RD GEORGETOWN DE 199474943, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-4943

Mortgage

Document Number	0182540124
Date	Mar 24, 2020
Book Page	018254/000124
Instrument	12964

Lender

Name	FIRST FIN'L BK&TR
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	EL DORADO, AR 71730

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	84 Months
Due	Mar 23, 2027

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Property Address	24855 SHORTLY RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-4943
Document Number	0181830088
Instrument Date	Feb 25, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 4, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	24855 SHORTLY RD GEORGETOWN DE 199474943, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-4943

Mortgage

Document Number	0181830088
Date	Feb 26, 2020
Book Page	018183/000088
Instrument	8574

Lender

Name	FIRST FIN'L BK&TR
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	EL DORADO, AR 71730

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	216 Months
Due	Feb 25, 2038

February 2020: Deed of Trust, Construction Loan

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Feb 26, 2020
Property Address	24855 SHORTLY RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-4943
Document Number	0181830095
Book / Page	018183 / 000095
Instrument Date	Feb 25, 2020
Instrument	8575
Transaction Type	Construction Loan
Record Updated	Apr 14, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	24855 SHORTLY RD GEORGETOWN DE 199474943, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-4943

Mortgage

Document Number	181830095
Date	Feb 26, 2020
Book Page	018183/000095
Instrument	8575

Lender

Name	FIRST FIN'L BK&TR
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	EL DORADO, AR 71730

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	12 Months
Due	Feb 25, 2021

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 24855 Shortly Rd was $7,444, down 0.2% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$7,444.00 (-0.2%)	$21,550 (-) Land $1,250 Building $20,300	$3,643,100 (-) Land $336,300 Building $3,306,800
2025	$7,459.00	$21,550 Land $1,250 Building $20,300	$3,643,100 Land $336,300 Building $3,306,800
2023	$7,846.00	$21,550 Land $1,250 Building $20,300	$367,300 Land $2,500 Building $364,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 24855 Shortly Rd 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	4 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 24855 Shortly Rd 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 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 17 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.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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