38122 River St, Ocean View, DE 19970 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 38122 River St, Ocean View, DE 19970

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details4 bd · 4 ba · 2,716 sqft · built 2013
Lot Size0.131 acres (5,702 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$1,350,000 (Nov 2025)
Tax Bill$2,811 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Nov 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN134-13.00-1175.00-6

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN134-13.00-1175.00-6

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures16 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,716 sqft Living Area
FlooringCeramic Tile
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2013
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2013
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area5,702 sqft (0.131 acres)
Garage Area494 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area882 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area220 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address38122 RIVER ST
CityOCEAN VIEW
StateDE
Zip19970-4104
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Legal DescriptionSUNSET HARBOUR UNIT 6
Legal SubdivisionSUNSET HARBOUR AT BETHANY BEACH
Legal Unit6
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionMILLSBORO
Census Block Group1
Census Block1027
Census Tract50708

Owner

38122 River St, a condominium, is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2025.

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address414 WILLOWBEND CT, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-2327
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 17, 2025Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BANK
Nov 8, 2021Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 17, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleNov 17, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleNov 8, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202543367
Deed Book / Page6410 / 163
Prior Transfer DateMay 4, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0049070222
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2025: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateNov 17, 2025
Property Address38122 RIVER ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-4104
Document Number0064100163
Book / Page6410 / 163
Instrument DateNov 12, 2025
Instrument2025000043367
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 16, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$337.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address23467 TURTLE GRASS ST, MILLVILLE, DE 19967-8711

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address414 WILLOWBEND CT, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-2327

Mortgage

Document Number2025000043368
DateNov 17, 2025
Instrument2025000043368
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2055
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate0.05%
AdjustableAdjustable Rate Rider
Type Change DateDec 1, 2032
Change Frequency6 Months
IndexOther

November 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateNov 8, 2021
Property Address38122 RIVER ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-4104
Document Number0055870237
Book / Page5587 / 237
Instrument DateNov 5, 2021
Instrument20210000069041
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 1, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address120 HUNTINGWOOD DR, MILLERSTOWN, PA 17062

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 38122 River St was $2,811, down 1.2% from the year before.

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
Unified School DistrictIndian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,811.00 (-1.2%)$50,450 (-) Building $50,450$1,271,100 (-) Land $149,500 Building $1,121,600
2025$2,845.00$50,450 Building $50,450$1,271,100 Land $149,500 Building $1,121,600
2023$2,270.00$50,450 Building $50,450$103,000 Land $2,000 Building $101,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 38122 River St 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 ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation6.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 189 policies
Nearby Flood Policies189 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (2016–2026)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2026 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm, Jan 2016 · 2 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 38122 River St 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 RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemBETHANY BAY PUMP DISTRICT
private · serves 52,684 people · EPA ID DE0000221
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2024
Lead2 ppb (2023)
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 181 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area
300 / 20

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