Sussex County property record for 38492 Hickman Rd, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 12.8 acres (560,182 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,349 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-9.00-28.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-9.00-28.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,478 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 560,182 sqft (12.8 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 38492 HICKMAN RD |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-4164 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | RD OCEAN VIEW TO COTTON PATCH HILLS FX |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN VIEW |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 51201 |
38492 Hickman Rd, a rural home, is held in a trust.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16301 CAMDEN LAKES CIR, NAPLES, FL 34110-2883 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 38492 HICKMAN RD, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-4164 |
| Document Number | 0052940107 |
| Book / Page | 005294 / 000107 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 37194 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 107 BLACKPOOL RD REHOBOTH BEACH DE 199713516, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-3516 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38492 Hickman Rd was $1,349, 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 | $1,349.00 (-0.37%) | $24,050 (-) Land $2,000 Building $22,050 | $1,044,200 (-) Land $749,200 Building $295,000 |
| 2025 | $1,354.00 | $24,050 Land $2,000 Building $22,050 | $1,044,200 Land $749,200 Building $295,000 |
| 2023 | $1,112.00 | $24,050 Land $2,000 Building $22,050 | $48,100 Land $4,000 Building $44,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38492 Hickman Rd 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 496 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 665 units insured incl. 169 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 130 (1981–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 130 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2025 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 38492 Hickman Rd 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 98% of the US · lower than 91% 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 230 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 | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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