Sussex County property record for 26259 Shortly Rd, Georgetown, DE 19947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,710 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $10,500 (Sep 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $472 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 133-5.00-26.02 |
| Primary APN | 133-5.00-26.02 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,710 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 570 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 486 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 26259 SHORTLY RD |
|---|---|
| City | GEORGETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19947-5845 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR1 |
| Legal Description | E/RT 431 2000'S/RT 329 |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGETOWN |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILLSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1044 |
| Census Tract | 50601 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26259 SHORTLY RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5845 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $472.00 (-0.63%) | $20,050 (-) Land $2,000 Building $18,050 | $359,400 (-) Land $78,800 Building $280,600 |
| 2025 | $475.00 (-47.34%) | $20,050 (-) Land $2,000 Building $18,050 | $359,400 (+735.81%) Land $78,800 Building $280,600 |
| 2023 | $902.00 | $20,050 Land $2,000 Building $18,050 | $43,000 Land $4,000 Building $39,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2012 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 26 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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