Sussex County property record for 26494 Shortly Rd, Georgetown, DE 19947 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
| Square Footage | 868 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 1,764,180 sqft (40.5 acres) |
| Tax Bill | $1,022.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 133-9.00-13.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 868 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,478 sqft Gross Area |
| Upper Floors | 439 sqft Upper Floors |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 1,764,180 sqft (40.5 acres) |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | None Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 26494 SHORTLY RD |
|---|---|
| City | GEORGETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19947-5835 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | SW/ PEPPER RD W/ SHORTLY RD |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGETOWN |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Minor Civil Division | MILLSBORO |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| Census Tract | 50601 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 133-9.00-13.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21176 PEPPER RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5825 |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 09, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| May 01, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST FINANCIAL BANK |
| May 01, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST FINANCIAL BANK |
| May 01, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE |
| May 01, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST FINANCIAL BANK |
| Mar 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage EMBRACE HM LOANS |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 09, 2023 |
| Property Address | 26494 SHORTLY RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 |
| Document Number | 0058380030 |
| Book / Page | 5838 / 30 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023000000905 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $46.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21176 PEPPER RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5825 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants In Common |
| Address | 21176 PEPPER RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5825 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 26494 SHORTLY RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0161890145 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 01, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16189/145 |
| Instrument | 15952 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EL DORADO, AR 71730 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 11 Months |
| Due | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 26494 SHORTLY RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0161890105 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 01, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16189/105 |
| Instrument | 15949 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EL DORADO, AR 71730 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 11 Months |
| Due | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 26494 SHORTLY RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0161890121 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 01, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16189/121 |
| Instrument | 15950 |
| Name | UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 191 Months |
| Due | Apr 26, 2033 |
| Rate | 2.5% |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 26494 SHORTLY RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0161890089 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 01, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16189/089 |
| Instrument | 15948 |
| Name | FIRST FINANCIAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EL DORADO, AR 71730 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 11 Months |
| Due | Apr 26, 2018 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 26494 SHORTLY RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947 |
| Document Number | 0182670043 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 02, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21176 PEPPER RD GEORGETOWN DE 199475825, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5825 |
| Document Number | 0182670043 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Book Page | 018267/000043 |
| Instrument | 13745 |
| Name | EMBRACE HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 29, 2050 |
Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Indian River 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 | $1,022.00 (+297.67%) | $15,550 (-) Land $5,100 Building $10,450 | $469,500 (+3,982.61%) Land $382,800 Building $86,700 |
| 2023 | $257.00 | $15,550 Land $5,100 Building $10,450 | $11,500 Land $3,900 Building $7,600 |
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