38 Colgate Dr, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 38 Colgate Dr, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,564 sqft · built 1997
Lot Size0.239 acres (10,402 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$263,000 (May 2017)
Tax Bill$929 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2022 Refinance
Sep 2017 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN334-12.00-222.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN334-12.00-222.00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,564 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,388 sqft
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1997
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1997
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area10,402 sqft (0.239 acres)
Lot Dimensions160 ft deep x 65 ft wide
Garage Area440 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area488 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address38 COLGATE DR
CityREHOBOTH BEACH
StateDE
Zip19971-9415
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMR
Legal DescriptionMAPLEWOOD LOT 29 SEC 4
Legal SubdivisionMAPLEWOOD
Legal Lot Number29
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionLEWES
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract51010

Owner

Source: Sussex County records, as of May 21, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address38 COLGATE DR, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-9415
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 2, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB
Sep 14, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB
May 25, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 25, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 25, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201719742
Deed Book / Page4713 / 115
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address38 COLGATE DR, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-9415
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 25, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0210220001
DateMay 2, 2022
Book Page21022/1
Instrument20220000021702
Lender
NameWILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address38 COLGATE DR, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-9415
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0164540092
DateSep 14, 2017
Book Page16454/092
Instrument34667
Lender
NameWILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB
TypeBank
AddressWILMINGTON, DE 19801
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

May 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateMay 25, 2017
Property Address38 COLGATE DR, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-9415
Document Number0047130115
Book / Page004713 / 000115
Instrument DateMay 19, 2017
Instrument19742
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$789.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address38 COLGATE DR REHOBOTH BEACH DE 199719415, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-9415

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
Unified School DistrictCape Henlopen School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$929.00 (-24.96%)$25,150 (-) Land $8,100 Building $17,050$440,300 (+775.35%) Land $121,300 Building $319,000
2023$1,238.00$25,150 Land $8,100 Building $17,050$50,300 Land $16,200 Building $34,100

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 15 policies
Nearby Flood Policies15 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemREHOBOTH BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 25,000 people · EPA ID DE0000723
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJul 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
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, 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 180 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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