Sussex County property record for 38 Willow Oak Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,984 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.184 acres (8,002 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,468 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-16.00-1247.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-16.00-1247.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,984 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,096 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 8,002 sqft (0.184 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 608 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 38 WILLOW OAK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-3212 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | THE VILLAGE AT BEAR TRAP DUNES LOT 35 PHASE 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN VIEW |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 51314 |
38 Willow Oak Ave is held in a trust since November 2024.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5175 HARPERS FARM RD, COLUMBIA, MD 21044-5709 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0062010042 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Willow Oak Ave was $1,468, down 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Ocean View Town |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,468.00 (-0.41%) | $52,250 (-) Land $6,750 Building $45,500 | $689,500 (-) Land $201,400 Building $488,100 |
| 2025 | $1,474.00 | $52,250 Land $6,750 Building $45,500 | $689,500 Land $201,400 Building $488,100 |
| 2023 | $2,159.00 | $52,250 Land $6,750 Building $45,500 | $104,500 Land $13,500 Building $91,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Willow Oak Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 File median of 65 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 65 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 risk around 38 Willow Oak Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 87% 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 203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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