Sussex County property record for 24987 Shortly Rd, Georgetown, DE 19947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 975 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 1.27 acres (55,321 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $795 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 133-5.00-49.00 |
| Primary APN | 133-5.00-49.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 975 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 55,321 sqft (1.27 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 136 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 24987 SHORTLY RD |
|---|---|
| City | GEORGETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19947-4942 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | E/CO RD 431 1.26 ACRES |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGETOWN |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GEORGETOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 50501 |
24987 Shortly Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 24987 SHORTLY RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-4942 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 24987 SHORTLY RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-4942 |
| Document Number | 0064420284 |
| Book / Page | 6442 / 284 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026000002139 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 24987 SHORTLY RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-4942 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 24987 SHORTLY RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-4942 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 24987 SHORTLY RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-4942 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0196150180 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19615/180 |
| Instrument | 20210000019627 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 24987 Shortly Rd was $795, down 2.7% 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 | $795.00 (-2.69%) | $8,350 (-) Land $1,250 Building $7,100 | $354,100 (-2.48%) Land $94,900 Building $259,200 |
| 2025 | $817.00 | $8,350 Land $1,250 Building $7,100 | $363,100 Land $103,900 Building $259,200 |
| 2023 | $386.00 | $8,350 Land $1,250 Building $7,100 | $16,700 Land $2,500 Building $14,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 24987 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 risk around 24987 Shortly Rd 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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