Sussex County property record for 37728 Balsa St, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,352 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (19,998 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,502 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-16.00-813.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-16.00-813.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,352 sqft Living Area |
| Upper Floors Area | 784 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,998 sqft (0.459 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 196 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 448 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 37728 BALSA ST |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-3187 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | QUAINT ACRES LOT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | QUAINT ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 51314 |
37728 Balsa St, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 508 CAROUSEL CIR, WEST NORRITON, PA 19403-5102 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 37728 Balsa St was $1,502, down 0.3% 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 | $1,502.00 (-0.27%) | $26,650 (-) Land $3,000 Building $23,650 | $448,500 (-) Land $96,000 Building $352,500 |
| 2025 | $1,506.00 | $26,650 Land $3,000 Building $23,650 | $448,500 Land $96,000 Building $352,500 |
| 2023 | $1,649.00 | $26,650 Land $3,000 Building $23,650 | $53,300 Land $6,000 Building $47,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 37728 Balsa 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 37728 Balsa 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 93% of the US · lower than 72% 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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