Sussex County property record for 35 Surf Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,680 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.118 acres (5,149 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $229,200 (May 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $4,569 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale Nov 2018 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 334-14.10-7.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-14.10-7.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Lot Area | 5,149 sqft (0.118 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 50 ft deep x 103 ft wide |
| Street Address | 35 SURF AVE |
|---|---|
| City | REHOBOTH BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19971-2868 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | COR.SURF LAKE AVE. LOT 35 W/IMP. REH BCH CP MTG ASSN |
| Legal Subdivision | REHOBOTH BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 51101 |
35 Surf Ave is owned by a company that bought it in May 1988.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 35 SURF AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-2868 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 9, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance M & T BANK |
| Nov 8, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance M & T BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Property Address | 35 SURF AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-2868 |
| Document Number | 0059290015 |
| Book / Page | 5929 / 15 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000021943 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 35 SURF AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-2868 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 35 SURF AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-2868 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 35 SURF AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-2868 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0172290075 |
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| Date | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Book Page | 17229/75 |
| Instrument | 201800041199 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2043 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 35 SURF AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-2868 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0179330119 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 8, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17933/119 |
| Instrument | 20190000042630 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 313 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2045 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 35 Surf Ave was $4,569, down 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Rehoboth Beach City |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,569.00 (-0.39%) | $40,300 (-) Land $12,500 Building $27,800 | $2,171,900 (-) Land $1,466,200 Building $705,700 |
| 2025 | $4,587.00 | $40,300 Land $12,500 Building $27,800 | $2,171,900 Land $1,466,200 Building $705,700 |
| 2023 | $1,984.00 (+40.21%) | $40,300 (-) Land $12,500 Building $27,800 | $80,600 (-) Land $25,000 Building $55,600 |
| 2022 | $1,415.00 | $40,300 Land $12,500 Building $27,800 | $80,600 Land $25,000 Building $55,600 |
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 35 Surf Ave in Zone VE, a high-risk coastal 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 VE high risk · coastal, wave action |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 12.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 95 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 424 units insured incl. 329 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 48 (1979–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 48 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2022 · other causes |
| 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 35 Surf Ave 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 96% of the US · lower than 84% 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 | REHOBOTH BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 25,000 people · EPA ID DE0000723 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 199 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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