Sussex County property record for 31789 Skimmer Rd, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 5 ba · 2,205 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.218 acres (9,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $534,427 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $1,318 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-8.00-687.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-8.00-687.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,205 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,758 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,500 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 620 sqft |
| Patio Area | 219 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 31789 SKIMMER RD |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-8000 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | BAY FOREST CLUB LOT 59 PHASE 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY FOREST CLUB |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 51307 |
31789 Skimmer Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2017.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31789 SKIMMER RD, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-8000 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 4, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 4, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201745118 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4807 / 322 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31789 Skimmer Rd was $1,318, down 0.5% 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 | $1,318.00 (-0.45%) | $36,000 (-) Land $6,250 Building $29,750 | $596,200 (-) Land $151,400 Building $444,800 |
| 2025 | $1,324.00 | $36,000 Land $6,250 Building $29,750 | $596,200 Land $151,400 Building $444,800 |
| 2023 | $1,542.00 | $36,000 Land $6,250 Building $29,750 | $72,000 Land $12,500 Building $59,500 |
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 31789 Skimmer Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 31789 Skimmer 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% 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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