Sussex County property record for 25 Read Ave, Dewey Beach, DE 19971 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1,056 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.044 acres (1,899 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $950,000 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,128 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 334-20.18-203.01-1 |
| Primary APN | 334-20.18-203.01-1 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 7 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Lot Area | 1,899 sqft (0.044 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Street Address | 25 READ AVE, 1 |
|---|---|
| City | DEWEY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19971-2369 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Legal Description | SEA BREEZE VILLAGE UNIT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEA BREEZE VILLAGE |
| Legal Unit | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 51103 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 334-20.18-203.01-1
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 W CRESTVIEW AVE, BOALSBURG, PA 16827-1358 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 11, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202152830 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5534 / 283 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 05, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0040930341 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Property Address | 25 READ AVE UNIT 1, 1, DEWEY BEACH, DE 19971-2369 |
| Document Number | 0055340283 |
| Book / Page | 5534 / 283 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000052830 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2026 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 131 W CRESTVIEW AVE, BOALSBURG, PA 16827-1358 |
| Document Number | 20210000052831 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000052831 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2051 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.5% |
| Type Change Date | Sep 01, 2028 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Dewey Beach Town |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen 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 | $2,128.00 (+7.31%) | $30,600 (-) Building $30,600 | $856,800 (+1,167.46%) Land $99,300 Building $757,500 |
| 2023 | $1,983.00 | $30,600 Building $30,600 | $67,600 Land $6,400 Building $61,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100050511032, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 428 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1,007 units insured 579 under condo master policies |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 366 (1984–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 366 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2026, other causes |
| Claims By Storm |
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| 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; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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|---|---|---|
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