Sussex County property record for 38138 River St, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 2,732 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.131 acres (5,702 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,600,000 (Mar 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,735 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-13.00-1175.00-13 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-1175.00-13 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 16 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,732 sqft Living Area |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,702 sqft (0.131 acres) |
| Garage Area | 494 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 882 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 38138 RIVER ST |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-4104 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Description | SUNSET HARBOUR UNIT 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNSET HARBOUR BETHANY BEACH |
| Legal Unit | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILLSBORO |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1027 |
| Census Tract | 50708 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 30075 STAGE COACH CIR, MILFORD, DE 19963-4188 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 29, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20258750 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6267 / 41 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 38138 RIVER ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-4104 |
| Document Number | 0160200090 |
| Book / Page | 016020 / 000090 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 27, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 38138 RIVER ST OCEAN VIEW DE 199704104, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-4104 |
| Document Number | 0160200090 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016020/000090 |
| Instrument | 3723 |
| Name | UBS BK USA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84111 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 29, 2047 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,735.00 (-0.36%) | $49,800 (-) Building $49,800 | $1,235,400 (-) Land $149,500 Building $1,085,900 |
| 2025 | $2,745.00 (+23.82%) | $49,800 (-) Building $49,800 | $1,235,400 (+1,115.94%) Land $149,500 Building $1,085,900 |
| 2023 | $2,217.00 | $49,800 Building $49,800 | $101,600 Land $2,000 Building $99,600 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 189 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 189 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (2016–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2026 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 181 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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