36978 Brittingham Rd, Delmar, DE 19940 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 36978 Brittingham Rd, Delmar, DE 19940

Property Summary

Property TypeFarm - Irrigated or Dry
Details1,024 sqft · built 1981
Lot Size21.5 acres (938,718 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$70,000 (Jan 2022)
Tax Bill$970 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2021 Sale
Apr 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN532-15.00-30.02

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN532-15.00-30.02

Interior

Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,024 sqft Total Area
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1981
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1981
Lot Area938,718 sqft (21.5 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address36978 BRITTINGHAM RD
CityDELMAR
StateDE
Zip19940-4105
Property CategoryAgriculture or Farming
Property TypeAgriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry
Local Zoning CodeAR-1
Legal DescriptionSE/PEPPERBOX RD W/ BRITTINGHAM RD W/BRITTINGHAM RD RESIDUAL LANDS
Legal SubdivisionDELMAR
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL-DELMAR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2051
Census Tract51702

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address14147 LINE RD, DELMAR, DE 19940-4160
Owner TypeCompany
VestingLimited Liability Partnership

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 22, 2021Deed, Transfer
Apr 2, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 19, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 19, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 22, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20223242
Deed Book / Page5631 / 69
Last Transfer DateMar 13, 2025
Transfer Doc0062670229
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateJun 22, 2021
Property Address36978 BRITTINGHAM RD, DELMAR, DE 19940-4105
Document Number0054910342
Book / Page5491 / 342
Instrument DateJun 16, 2021
Instrument20210000040165
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address14147 LINE RD, DELMAR, DE 19940-4160

April 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateApr 2, 2019
Property Address36978 BRITTINGHAM RD, DELMAR, DE 19940-4105
Document Number0050380267
Book / Page005038 / 000267
Instrument DateApr 1, 2019
Instrument10920
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 8, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$300.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address12263 COUNTY SEAT HWY LAUREL DE 199562639, LAUREL, DE 19956-2639

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
Unified School DistrictDelmar School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$970.00 (-9.35%)$7,250 (-) Land $2,800 Building $4,450$269,300 (-6.78%) Land $161,100 Building $108,200
2025$1,070.00 (+211.95%)$7,250 (-) Land $2,800 Building $4,450$288,900 (+1,993.48%) Land $180,700 Building $108,200
2023$343.00$7,250 Land $2,800 Building $4,450$13,800 Land $4,900 Building $8,900

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

Flood

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 45% of the US · above 90% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband, Verizon.

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