Sussex County property record for 3040 McDowell Rd, Bridgeville, DE 19933
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,820 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $536 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 131-12.00-10.03 |
| Primary APN | 131-12.00-10.03 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,820 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 3040 MCDOWELL RD |
|---|---|
| City | BRIDGEVILLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19933-3264 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | S/RT 567 1270'W/RT 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRIDGEVILLE |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | BRIDGEVILLE-GREENWOOD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1069 |
| Census Tract | 50304 |
3040 McDowell Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2015.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3040 MCDOWELL RD, BRIDGEVILLE, DE 19933-3264 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 12, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0044110066 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3040 McDowell Rd was $536, 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 | Woodbridge School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $536.00 (-0.37%) | $13,500 (-) Land $300 Building $13,200 | $246,400 (-) Land $57,800 Building $188,600 |
| 2025 | $538.00 | $13,500 Land $300 Building $13,200 | $246,400 Land $57,800 Building $188,600 |
| 2023 | $465.00 | $13,500 Land $300 Building $13,200 | $27,000 Land $600 Building $26,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3040 McDowell Rd in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
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 3040 McDowell Rd is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 85% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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