Sussex County property record for 31039 Scissorbill Rd, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 1,788 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,167 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $372,260 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $836 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-8.00-787.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-8.00-787.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,788 sqft Living Area |
| Upper Floors Area | 220 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,167 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 42 sqft |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 31039 SCISSORBILL RD |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-8028 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | BAY FOREST CLUB LOT 159 PHASE 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY FOREST CLUB |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 159 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 51307 |
31039 Scissorbill Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2012.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31039 SCISSORBILL RD, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-8028 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201213102 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3989 / 226 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31039 Scissorbill Rd was $836, down 0.7% 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 | $836.00 (-0.71%) | $38,900 (-) Land $6,250 Building $32,650 | $606,400 (-) Land $152,500 Building $453,900 |
| 2025 | $842.00 | $38,900 Land $6,250 Building $32,650 | $606,400 Land $152,500 Building $453,900 |
| 2023 | $1,158.00 | $38,900 Land $6,250 Building $32,650 | $77,800 Land $12,500 Building $65,300 |
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 31039 Scissorbill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 511 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 995 units insured incl. 484 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2012–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 31039 Scissorbill 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 98% of the US · lower than 91% 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 | BETHANY BAY PUMP DISTRICT private · serves 52,684 people · EPA ID DE0000221 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 229 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 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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