Sussex County property record for 31449 Hope St, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,918 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.501 acres (21,802 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,217 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-12.00-261.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-12.00-261.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,918 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 21,802 sqft (0.501 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 169 ft deep x 129 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 888 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Glass Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 31449 HOPE ST |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-3878 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | BANKS HARBOR RETREAT LOTS 8, 9 |
| Legal Subdivision | BANKS HARBOR RETREAT |
| Legal Lot Number | 8-9 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 51307 |
31449 Hope St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31449 HOPE ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3878 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 31449 HOPE ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3878 |
| Document Number | 0055610251 |
| Book / Page | 5561 / 251 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000060697 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 31449 HOPE ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3878 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31449 Hope St was $1,217, down 1.8% 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 | $1,217.00 (-1.78%) | $25,550 (-) Land $7,500 Building $18,050 | $426,600 (-) Land $121,900 Building $304,700 |
| 2025 | $1,239.00 | $25,550 Land $7,500 Building $18,050 | $426,600 Land $121,900 Building $304,700 |
| 2023 | $1,055.00 | $25,550 Land $7,500 Building $18,050 | $51,100 Land $15,000 Building $36,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31449 Hope St in Zone AE, 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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 7.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 31449 Hope St 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 336 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: Bloosurf, Verizon.
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