Sussex County property record for 27656 Empire St, Georgetown, DE 19947
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,234 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $53,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $91 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 234-15.00-117.00 |
| Primary APN | 234-15.00-117.00 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 11,234 sqft (0.258 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 197 ft wide |
| Street Address | 27656 EMPIRE ST |
|---|---|
| City | GEORGETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19947-6715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Description | AVALON PARK LOT 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | AVALON PARK |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILLSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3019 |
| Census Tract | 50701 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11 MARSHALL RD, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-9684 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 10, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 10, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 29, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023944 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5838 / 98 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Property Address | 27656 EMPIRE ST, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-6715 |
| Document Number | 0058380098 |
| Book / Page | 5838 / 98 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 751 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000000944 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 E FRANKLIN AVE, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3310 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 315 4TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002-5815 |
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 | $91.00 | $1,250 (-) Land $1,250 | $42,100 (-) Land $42,100 |
| 2025 | $91.00 (+71.7%) | $1,250 (-) Land $1,250 | $42,100 (+1,584%) Land $42,100 |
| 2023 | $53.00 | $1,250 Land $1,250 | $2,500 Land $2,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 Record 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.
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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