Sussex County property record for 37581 Birch St, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,684 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,123 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $44,000 (Feb 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,370 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-16.00-480.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-16.00-480.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,684 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,123 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 405 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 37581 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-4441 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Description | SHADY DELL PARK LOT 19 BLK K SEC 4 PAR B T19202 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHADY DELL PARK |
| Legal Block | K |
| Legal Lot Number | 19 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 51314 |
37581 Birch St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2015.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 37581 BIRCH ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-4441 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20154215 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4361 / 318 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 6, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0043610318 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 37581 Birch St was $1,370, up 0.7% 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 | $1,370.00 (+0.66%) | $17,500 (-) Land $1,300 Building $16,200 | $445,400 (-) Land $86,400 Building $359,000 |
| 2025 | $1,361.00 | $17,500 Land $1,300 Building $16,200 | $445,400 Land $86,400 Building $359,000 |
| 2023 | $1,133.00 | $17,500 Land $1,300 Building $16,200 | $35,000 Land $2,600 Building $32,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 37581 Birch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 37581 Birch 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 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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