Sussex County property record for 38482 Velta Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,724 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,123 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $275,000 (Apr 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,076 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-17.00-305.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-17.00-305.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,724 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,123 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 336 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 38482 VELTA DR |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-3178 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | OCEAN WAY ESTATES LOT 76 SEC 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN WAY ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 76 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 51313 |
38482 Velta Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2015.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38482 VELTA DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3178 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201511796 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4385 / 275 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 17, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0043850275 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38482 Velta Dr was $1,076, up 1.9% from the year before.
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 | $1,076.00 (+1.89%) | $24,100 (-) Land $3,000 Building $21,100 | $494,600 (-) Land $111,800 Building $382,800 |
| 2025 | $1,056.00 | $24,100 Land $3,000 Building $21,100 | $494,600 Land $111,800 Building $382,800 |
| 2023 | $995.00 | $24,100 Land $3,000 Building $21,100 | $48,200 Land $6,000 Building $42,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 38482 Velta Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 229 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 298 units insured incl. 69 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
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 38482 Velta Dr 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 95% of the US · lower than 81% 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 456 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Bloosurf Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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