Sussex County property record for 37853 Cedar Rd, Selbyville, DE 19975
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,842 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,699 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Nov 1983) |
| Tax Bill | $2,604 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Mortgage Sep 2017 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 533-19.12-107.00 |
| Primary APN | 533-19.12-107.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,842 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,541 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 526 sqft |
| Basement Area | 437 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 437 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,699 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 41 ft deep x 230 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 399 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 37853 CEDAR RD |
|---|---|
| City | SELBYVILLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19975-4383 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | KEEN-WIK LOT 1 SUBDIVISION 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | KEEN WIK ON THE BAY |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 51311 |
37853 Cedar Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2017.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 37853 CEDAR RD, SELBYVILLE, DE 19975-4383 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HOWARD BANK |
| Sep 25, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 11, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 4, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 4, 1983 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0047730151 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 37853 CEDAR RD, SELBYVILLE, DE 19975-4383 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0164840299 |
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| Date | Oct 2, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16484/299 |
| Instrument | 36905 |
| Name | HOWARD BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21043 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 37853 CEDAR RD, SELBYVILLE, DE 19975-4383 |
| Document Number | 0047730151 |
| Book / Page | 004773 / 000151 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 35905 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 37853 CEDAR RD SELBYVILLE DE 199754383, SELBYVILLE, DE 19975-4383 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 11, 2017 |
| Property Address | 37853 CEDAR RD, SELBYVILLE, DE 19975-4383 |
| Document Number | 0046500110 |
| Book / Page | 004650 / 000110 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2016 |
| Instrument | 1381 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 37853 CEDAR RD SELBYVILLE DE 199754383, SELBYVILLE, DE 19975-4383 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 37853 Cedar Rd was $2,604, 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 | $2,604.00 (-0.34%) | $44,700 (-) Land $7,500 Building $37,200 | $1,207,400 (-) Land $589,900 Building $617,500 |
| 2025 | $2,613.00 | $44,700 Land $7,500 Building $37,200 | $1,207,400 Land $589,900 Building $617,500 |
| 2023 | $1,880.00 | $44,700 Land $7,500 Building $37,200 | $89,400 Land $15,000 Building $74,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 37853 Cedar Rd in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 4.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 349 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 395 units insured incl. 46 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 43 (2012–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2026 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 37853 Cedar Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | ARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL private · serves 20,145 people · EPA ID DE00A0323 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jun 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 335 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
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