Sussex County property record for 31398 River Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,208 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.348 acres (15,155 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $89,900 (Oct 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $1,312 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-12.00-224.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-12.00-224.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,208 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,155 sqft (0.348 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 87 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Glass Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 238 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 119 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 31398 RIVER DR |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-3880 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BANKS HARBOR RETREAT LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BANKS HARBOR RETREAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 51307 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 134-12.00-224.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 30692 SHELL RD, DAGSBORO, DE 19939-4370 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 09, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0064180316 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 04, 2025 |
| Property Address | 31398 RIVER DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3880 |
| Document Number | 0064180316 |
| Book / Page | 6418 / 316 |
| Map Reference | MB 8 PG 411 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 09, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025000045670 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 30692 SHELL RD, DAGSBORO, DE 19939-4370 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Family Revocable Trust |
| Address | 30692 SHELL RD, DAGSBORO, DE 19939-4370 |
Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,312.00 (+17.04%) | $17,450 (-) Land $3,750 Building $13,700 | $466,700 (+1,237.25%) Land $182,600 Building $284,100 |
| 2023 | $1,121.00 | $17,450 Land $3,750 Building $13,700 | $34,900 Land $7,500 Building $27,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 6.0 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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