Sussex County property record for 31 Lighthouse Rd, Selbyville, DE 19975
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,815 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,789 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $27,500 (Jul 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $519 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 533-16.00-102.00 |
| Primary APN | 533-16.00-102.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,815 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,789 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 189 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 803 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 31 LIGHTHOUSE RD |
|---|---|
| City | SELBYVILLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19975-7500 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | RD SELBYVILLE TO BISHOPVILLE 89336 LOT W/IMP |
| Legal Subdivision | SELBYVILLE |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 51400 |
31 Lighthouse Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 1991.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1603 LAVALE CT, SALISBURY, MD 21804-1914 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1798 / 213 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31 Lighthouse Rd was $519, down 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Selbyville Town |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $519.00 (-0.38%) | $11,700 (-) Land $1,250 Building $10,450 | $244,100 (-) Land $74,400 Building $169,700 |
| 2025 | $521.00 | $11,700 Land $1,250 Building $10,450 | $244,100 Land $74,400 Building $169,700 |
| 2023 | $483.00 | $11,700 Land $1,250 Building $10,450 | $23,400 Land $2,500 Building $20,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 31 Lighthouse Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1993–1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1996 · river or lake flooding |
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 31 Lighthouse Rd is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | SELBYVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT serves 3,502 people · EPA ID DE0000654 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Oct 2020 |
|---|---|
| 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 174 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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