Sussex County property record for 37998 E Chester Ln, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,676 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.276 acres (12,018 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Feb 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $897 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-17.00-20.00-22 |
| Primary APN | 134-17.00-20.00-22 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,676 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,018 sqft (0.276 acres) |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 256 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 37998 E CHESTER LN |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-2827 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | COURTS OF SOUTHAMPTON UNIT22 |
| Legal Subdivision | COURTS SOUTHHAMPTON |
| Legal Unit | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 51314 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12112 AUBURN RD, THURMONT, MD 21788-2315 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20243749 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6048 / 56 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Property Address | 37998 E CHESTER LN, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-2827 |
| Document Number | 0060480056 |
| Book / Page | 6048 / 56 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000003749 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0222140233 |
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| Date | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Book Page | 22214/233 |
| Instrument | 2024000003750 |
| Name | TOWNEBANK MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $897.00 (+74.17%) | $20,050 (-) Land $1,700 Building $18,350 | $420,100 (+947.63%) Land $47,700 Building $372,400 |
| 2023 | $515.00 | $20,050 Land $1,700 Building $18,350 | $40,100 Land $3,400 Building $36,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 Record median of 278 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 278 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2012–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · other causes |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 81% 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 172 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 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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