Sussex County property record for 28196 Shortly Rd, Georgetown, DE 19947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2,004 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.92 acres (40,088 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $681 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Line of Credit May 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 133-14.00-13.02 |
| Primary APN | 133-14.00-13.02 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,004 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Lot Area | 40,088 sqft (0.92 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 211 ft deep x 190 ft wide |
| Street Address | 28196 SHORTLY RD |
|---|---|
| City | GEORGETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19947-5904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | W/RT 431 240'NW/RT 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGETOWN |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILLSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1068 |
| Census Tract | 50601 |
28196 Shortly Rd is held in a trust since January 2020.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21455 FOX RUN RD, LEWES, DE 19958-6075 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COUNTY BANK |
| May 28, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201237350 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4051 / 243 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0052450134 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 28196 SHORTLY RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5904 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0164780299 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16478/299 |
| Instrument | 36501 |
| Name | COUNTY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 28196 SHORTLY RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5904 |
| Document Number | 0052450134 |
| Book / Page | 005245 / 000134 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 22026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 21455 FOX RUN RD LEWES DE 199586075, LEWES, DE 19958-6075 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 28196 Shortly Rd was $681.
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 | $681.00 | $6,900 (-) Land $1,000 Building $5,900 | $318,300 (-) Land $72,600 Building $245,700 |
| 2025 | $681.00 | $6,900 Land $1,000 Building $5,900 | $318,300 Land $72,600 Building $245,700 |
| 2023 | $285.00 | $6,900 Land $1,000 Building $5,900 | $13,800 Land $2,000 Building $11,800 |
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 28196 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 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.
Wildfire risk around 28196 Shortly Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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