Sussex County property record for 27638 Empire St, Georgetown, DE 19947
| Property Type | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,768 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.273 acres (11,874 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $471 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 234-15.00-119.00 |
| Primary APN | 234-15.00-119.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,768 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile Home |
| Lot Area | 11,874 sqft (0.273 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Street Address | 27638 EMPIRE ST |
|---|---|
| City | GEORGETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19947-6715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Description | AVALON PARK LOT 17 CT#41759 |
| Legal Subdivision | AVALON PARK |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILLSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 50701 |
27638 Empire St, a mobile home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2022.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27638 EMPIRE ST, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-6715 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202245554 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5785 / 46 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 27638 Empire St was $471, down 0.4% from the year before.
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 | $471.00 (-0.42%) | $14,050 (-) Land $1,250 Building $12,800 | $215,300 (-) Land $42,400 Building $172,900 |
| 2025 | $473.00 | $14,050 Land $1,250 Building $12,800 | $215,300 Land $42,400 Building $172,900 |
| 2023 | $593.00 | $14,050 Land $1,250 Building $12,800 | $28,100 Land $2,500 Building $25,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 27638 Empire St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 36 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 36 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2016) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2016 · 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 risk around 27638 Empire St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 72% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | AVALON WOODS OWNERS ASSOC INC private · serves 306 people · EPA ID DE0000885 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Nitrate resolved · Apr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 162 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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