31142 Brush Hook Rd, Ocean View, DE 19970 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 31142 Brush Hook Rd, Ocean View, DE 19970

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1974
Lot Size0.316 acres (13,752 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$159,000 (Jul 2014)
Tax Bill$698 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Refinance
Mar 2021 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN134-8.00-22.25

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN134-8.00-22.25

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,120 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1974
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1974
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area13,752 sqft (0.316 acres)
Lot Dimensions164 ft deep x 75 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Street Address31142 BRUSH HOOK RD
CityOCEAN VIEW
StateDE
Zip19970-3505
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMR
Legal DescriptionWHITES NECK VILLAGE LOT 28
Legal SubdivisionWHITES NECK VILLAGE
Legal Lot Number28
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionSELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1041
Census Tract51308

Owner

31142 Brush Hook Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in March 2021.

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address321 CASPARUS WAY, ELKTON, MD 21921-7564
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 26, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
GEORGE MASON MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Mar 26, 2021Deed, Transfer
Jan 20, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
M&T BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 30, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 30, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201422938
Deed Book / Page4289 / 202
Last Transfer DateMar 10, 2021
Transfer Doc0054340017
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address31142 BRUSH HOOK RD, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3505
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0196190276
DateMar 26, 2021
Book Page19619/276
Instrument20210000019794
Lender
NameGEORGE MASON MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount on Record
Term181 Months
DueApr 1, 2036

March 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateMar 26, 2021
Property Address31142 BRUSH HOOK RD, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3505
Document Number0054340017
Book / Page5434 / 17
Instrument DateMar 10, 2021
Instrument20210000019793
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 30, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address312 CASPARUS WAY, ELKTON, MD 21921-7563

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address31142 BRUSH HOOK RD, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3505
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0160050156
DateJan 20, 2017
Book Page16005/156
Instrument2531
Lender
NameM&T BANK
TypeBank
AddressBUFFALO, NY 14203
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term6 Months
DueJul 10, 2017

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 31142 Brush Hook Rd was $698, down 1.8% from the year before.

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
Unified School DistrictIndian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$698.00 (-1.83%)$11,250 (-) Land $2,500 Building $8,750$244,400 (-) Land $71,000 Building $173,400
2025$711.00$11,250 Land $2,500 Building $8,750$244,400 Land $71,000 Building $173,400
2023$705.00$11,250 Land $2,500 Building $8,750$22,500 Land $5,000 Building $17,500

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 31142 Brush Hook Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 367 policies
Nearby Flood Policies367 in force
Nearby Flood Claims10 (2012–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 10
Most Recent ClaimJun 2025 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 4 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 31142 Brush Hook 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 30 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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