Sussex County property record for 38 Betts Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,312 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.611 acres (26,598 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $389,950 (Dec 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $666 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Refinance Oct 2022 Refinance + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-12.00-319.02 |
| Primary APN | 134-12.00-319.02 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,312 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,886 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 190 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,598 sqft (0.611 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 244 ft deep x 109 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 524 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 38 BETTS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-9722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAND MANOR LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 51313 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 134-12.00-319.02
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 BETTS AVE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-9722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 25, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance USA VETERANS ADMIN |
| Oct 25, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NVR INC |
| Jan 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage PENNYMAC |
| Dec 18, 2017 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 18, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 18, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 15, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201747505 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4816 / 8 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 01, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000493 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 38 BETTS AVE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-9722 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0213900110 |
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| Date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Book Page | 21390/110 |
| Instrument | 20220000048536 |
| Name | USA VETERANS ADMIN |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 349 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 38 BETTS AVE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-9722 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0213900118 |
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| Date | Oct 25, 2022 |
| Book Page | 21390/118 |
| Instrument | 20220000048537 |
| Name | NVR INC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 38 BETTS AVE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-9722 |
| Document Number | 0181340052 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 38 BETTS AVE OCEAN VIEW DE 199709722, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-9722 |
| Document Number | 0181340052 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 03, 2020 |
| Book Page | 018134/000052 |
| Instrument | 5078 |
| Name | PENNYMAC |
|---|---|
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 02, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2017 |
| Property Address | 38 BETTS AVE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-9722 |
| Document Number | 0048160008 |
| Book / Page | 4816 / 8 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 000000047505 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4507 KINGSGATE LN, WILMINGTON, DE 19808-4226 |
Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Ocean View Town |
| 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 | $666.00 (-10.72%) | $28,750 (-) Land $2,500 Building $26,250 | $500,500 (+770.43%) Land $185,900 Building $314,600 |
| 2023 | $746.00 | $28,750 Land $2,500 Building $26,250 | $57,500 Land $5,000 Building $52,500 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 7.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 168 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 307 units insured incl. 139 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2012–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Communications Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, Pocomoke Holdings, Xfinity.
Based on FCC filings for 231 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | BETHANY BAY PUMP DISTRICT private · serves 52,684 people |
|---|---|
| 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 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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