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26 Sheffield Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 26 Sheffield Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.344 acres (15,002 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$200,000 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill$1,949 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Sale
Sep 2021 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN334-19.00-1003.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN334-19.00-1003.00

Exterior

Lot Area15,002 sqft (0.344 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 100 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address26 SHEFFIELD RD
CityREHOBOTH BEACH
StateDE
Zip19971-1400
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeMR
Legal DescriptionREH BCH YACHT CC LOT 14 BLK 24 SEC E
Legal SubdivisionRBYCC
Legal Block24
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionLEWES
Census Block Group2
Census Block2008
Census Tract51016

Owner

26 Sheffield Rd, residential vacant land, is held in a trust since November 2023.

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

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address420 REHOBOTH AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-3113
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 14, 2023Deed, Transfer
Sep 22, 2021Deed, Transfer
Jan 2, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 22, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 22, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 10, 1998
Deed Document Number202159127
Deed Book / Page5556 / 156
Last Transfer DateNov 30, 2023
Transfer Doc0060240016
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateDec 14, 2023
Property Address26 SHEFFIELD RD, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-1400
Document Number0060240016
Book / Page6024 / 16
Map ReferenceMB 33 PG 82-85
Instrument DateNov 30, 2023
Instrument2023000043506
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 1, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address420 REHOBOTH AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-3113

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address420 REHOBOTH AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-3113

September 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateSep 22, 2021
Property Address26 SHEFFIELD RD, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-1400
Document Number0055560156
Book / Page5556 / 156
Instrument DateSep 15, 2021
Instrument20210000059127
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address420 REHOBOTH AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-3113

January 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateJan 2, 2020
Property Address26 SHEFFIELD RD, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-1400
Document Number0051790087
Book / Page005179 / 000087
Instrument DateDec 31, 2019
Instrument165
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 14, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address178 CANDLEWICK DR DOVER DE 199015709, DOVER, DE 19901-5709

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 26 Sheffield Rd was $1,949, down 0.4% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
Unified School DistrictCape Henlopen School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,949.00 (-0.36%)$7,500 (-) Land $7,500$926,600 (-) Land $926,600
2025$1,956.00$7,500 Land $7,500$926,600 Land $926,600
2023$369.00$7,500 Land $7,500$15,000 Land $15,000

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 26 Sheffield Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation6.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 340 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies340 in force
Nearby Flood Claims21 (1997–2022)
Most Recent ClaimOct 2022 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 8 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, High Winds, And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 4 claims

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

The area around 26 Sheffield Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemREHOBOTH BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 25,000 people · EPA ID DE0000723
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJul 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 307 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Glo Fiber
Fiber		8,000 / 8,000
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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