37740 Balsa St, Ocean View, DE 19970 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 37740 Balsa St, Ocean View, DE 19970

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 ba · 2,606 sqft · built 2022
Lot Size0.441 acres (19,201 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$150,000 (Feb 2021)
Tax Bill$1,680 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Mortgage
Feb 2026 Transfer
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN134-16.00-817.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN134-16.00-817.00

Interior

Full Baths4 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,606 sqft Living Area
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2022
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2022
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area19,201 sqft (0.441 acres)
Lot Dimensions200 ft deep x 96 ft wide
Garage Area529 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address37740 BALSA ST
CityOCEAN VIEW
StateDE
Zip19970-3187
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAR-1
Legal DescriptionQUAINT ACRES LOT 15
Legal SubdivisionBALTIMORE HUNDRED
Legal Lot Number15
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionSELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract51314

Owner

Source: Sussex County records · APN 134-16.00-817.00

Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address37740 BALSA ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3187
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 25, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NEXT DOOR LENDING LLC
Feb 03, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Dec 20, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Jun 22, 2022Deed, Transfer
Feb 16, 2021Deed, Transfer
Dec 05, 2018Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 16, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 16, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 05, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202110304
Deed Book / Page5410 / 6
Last Transfer DateAug 09, 2023
Transfer Doc0060270139
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address37740 BALSA ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3187
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0238230228
DateFeb 25, 2026
Book Page23823/228
Instrument2026000006865
Lender
NameNEXT DOOR LENDING LLC
Address30200 TELEGRAPH RD STE 105, BINGHAM FARMS, MI 48025
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 01, 2056

February 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateFeb 03, 2026
Property Address37740 BALSA ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3187
Document Number0064500134
Book / Page6450 / 134
Map ReferenceMB 11 PG 90
Instrument DateJan 28, 2026
Instrument2026000004184
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 03, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address404 ENCINITAS BLVD APT 446, 446, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-6746

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address37740 BALSA ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3187

December 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateDec 20, 2023
Property Address37740 BALSA ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3187
Document Number0060270139
Book / Page6027 / 139
Instrument DateAug 09, 2023
Instrument2023000044241
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 09, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1750 S EL CAMINO REAL, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-4962

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1750 S EL CAMINO REAL, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-4962

June 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateJun 22, 2022
Property Address37740 BALSA ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3187
Document Number0057230098
Book / Page5723 / 98
Instrument DateJun 21, 2022
Instrument20220000030137
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 15, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address37740 BALSA ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3187

February 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateFeb 16, 2021
Property Address37740 BALSA ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3187
Document Number0054100006
Book / Page5410 / 6
Instrument DateFeb 16, 2021
Instrument20210000010304
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1750 S EL CAMINO REAL UNIT 103, 103, ENCINITAS, CA 92024-7911

December 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateDec 05, 2018
Property Address37740 BALSA ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3187
Document Number0049870148
Book / Page4987 / 148
Instrument DateNov 21, 2018
Instrument201800044492
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 31, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address55 DOROTHY CIR, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-9402

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
Unified School DistrictIndian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,680.00 (-2.04%)$2,300 (-) Land $2,300$530,300 (+838.58%) Land $95,200 Building $435,100
2023$1,715.00$2,300 Land $2,300$56,500 Land $4,600 Building $51,900

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 65 policies
Nearby Flood Policies65 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 93% of the US · lower than 72% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Communications
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Pocomoke Holdings.

Based on FCC filings for 294 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemBETHANY BAY PUMP DISTRICT
private · serves 52,684 people
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2024
Lead2 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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