Sussex County property record for 37685 Hickory St, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,790 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,519 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-16.00-356.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-16.00-356.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 952 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 952 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 952 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,790 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 87 ft deep x 124 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 37685 HICKORY ST |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-4429 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Description | SHADY DELL PARK LOT 5 BLK F |
| Legal Subdivision | SHADY DELL PARK |
| Legal Block | F |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 51314 |
37685 Hickory St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2013.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 37685 HICKORY ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-4429 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 12, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0041990098 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 37685 Hickory St was $1,519, down 0.2% 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 | $1,519.00 (-0.2%) | $20,600 (-) Land $1,750 Building $18,850 | $451,200 (-) Land $87,000 Building $364,200 |
| 2025 | $1,522.00 | $20,600 Land $1,750 Building $18,850 | $451,200 Land $87,000 Building $364,200 |
| 2023 | $1,409.00 | $20,600 Land $1,750 Building $18,850 | $41,200 Land $3,500 Building $37,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 37685 Hickory 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 37685 Hickory 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 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 282 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, Bloosurf.
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