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26738 Shortly Rd, Georgetown, DE 19947 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 26738 Shortly Rd, Georgetown, DE 19947

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 ba · 1,808 sqft · built 2022
Lot Size1.42 acres (61,855 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$545,000 (Oct 2024)
Tax Bill$967 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Nov 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN133-9.00-9.10

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN133-9.00-9.10

Interior

Full Baths3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,808 sqft Living Area
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2022
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2022
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area61,855 sqft (1.42 acres)
Garage Area552 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address26738 SHORTLY RD
CityGEORGETOWN
StateDE
Zip19947-5838
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAR-1
Legal DescriptionLANDS OF DELMARVA SERVICES LLC W/SHORTLY RD LOT 4B
Legal Lot Number4B
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionMILLSBORO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1070
Census Tract50601

Owner

26738 Shortly Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2024.

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address26738 SHORTLY RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5838
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 5, 2022Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
ROCKET MORTGAGE
Nov 30, 2022Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 15, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 15, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 5, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202436161
Deed Book / Page6185 / 333
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2022: Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateDec 5, 2022
Property Address26738 SHORTLY RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5838
Document Number0058170007
Book / Page5817 / 7
Instrument DateDec 1, 2022
Instrument20220000053620
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV 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
Address26738 SHORTLY RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5838

Mortgage

Document Number220000053621
DateDec 5, 2022
Instrument220000053621
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

November 2022: Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateNov 30, 2022
Property Address26738 SHORTLY RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5838
Document Number0058140272
Book / Page5814 / 272
Instrument DateNov 17, 2022
Instrument20220000053060
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2023

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address115 WORRAL DR, NEWARK, DE 19711-4829

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 26738 Shortly Rd was $967, down 0.3% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
Unified School DistrictIndian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$967.00 (-0.31%)$250 (-) Land $250$442,200 (-) Land $69,600 Building $372,600
2025$970.00$250 Land $250$442,200 Land $69,600 Building $372,600
2023$1,151.00$250 Land $250$55,100 Land $2,000 Building $53,100

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 26738 Shortly Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2012.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2012)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimAug 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 26738 Shortly Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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