Sussex County property record for 37696 Balsa St, Ocean View, DE 19970 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
| Square Footage | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 23,801 sqft (0.546 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (2017) |
| Tax Bill | $957.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 134-16.00-804.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 23,801 sqft (0.546 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 200 ft x 119 ft Depth x Width |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 68 sqft Patio |
| Porch Area | 305 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 37696 BALSA ST |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-3187 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | QUAINT ACRES LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | QUAINT ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Minor Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 51314 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 134-16.00-804.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 37696 BALSA ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3187 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 03, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Sep 13, 2017 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2010 |
| Deed Doc Number | 201734526 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4768 / 140 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 37696 BALSA ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3187 |
| Document Number | 0184660151 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 03, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 31695 BALSA ST OCEAN VIEW DE 19970, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970 |
| Document Number | 0184660151 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 09, 2020 |
| Book Page | 018466/000151 |
| Instrument | 24263 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 08, 2050 |
| Rate | 5% |
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| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 37696 BALSA ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3187 |
| Document Number | 0047680140 |
| Book / Page | 4768 / 140 |
| Map Reference | MB 011 PG 090 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 34526 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $6,175.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount from Assessment |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 37696 BALSA ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3187 |
Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $957.00 (-10.06%) | $20,050 (-) Land $3,600 Building $16,450 | $309,000 (+670.57%) Land $99,700 Building $209,300 |
| 2023 | $1,064.00 | $20,050 Land $3,600 Building $16,450 | $40,100 Land $7,200 Building $32,900 |
37696 Balsa St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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