Sussex County property record for 38490 Velta Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,734 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,123 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $997 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-17.00-304.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-17.00-304.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,734 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,826 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 798 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| 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 | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 40 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 1 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 38490 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 75 SEC 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN WAY ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 75 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 51313 |
38490 Velta Dr is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 1996.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 784, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-0784 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 1996 |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 1996 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2125 / 321 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38490 Velta Dr was $997, down 0.4% 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 | $997.00 (-0.4%) | $24,400 (-) Land $3,000 Building $21,400 | $457,500 (-) Land $111,800 Building $345,700 |
| 2025 | $1,001.00 | $24,400 Land $3,000 Building $21,400 | $457,500 Land $111,800 Building $345,700 |
| 2023 | $1,025.00 | $24,400 Land $3,000 Building $21,400 | $48,500 Land $6,000 Building $42,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38490 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 38490 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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