Sussex County property record for 37559 Birch St, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,123 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $86,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $594 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-16.00-483.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-16.00-483.00 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 10,123 sqft (0.232 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Street Address | 37559 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-4441 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Description | SHADY DELL PARK LOT 25 BLK K SEC 4 PAR B |
| Legal Subdivision | SHADY DELL PARK |
| Legal Block | K |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 51314 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 BOWERS RD, MERTZTOWN, PA 19539-9703 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202126368 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5450 / 185 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 37559 BIRCH ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-4441 |
| Document Number | 0054500185 |
| Book / Page | 5450 / 185 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000026368 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 281 BOWERS RD, MERTZTOWN, PA 19539-9703 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $594.00 (+28.29%) | $1,300 (-) Land $1,300 | $86,400 (+3,223.08%) Land $86,400 |
| 2023 | $463.00 | $1,300 Land $1,300 | $2,600 Land $2,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 65 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 65 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 78% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 294 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 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Bloosurf.
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