Sussex County property record for 38720 River Rd, Ocean View, DE 19970 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
| Square Footage | 1,278 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 20,173 sqft (0.463 acres) |
| Garage | 836 sqft |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $1,545.00 (2025) |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 134-5.00-197.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38720 RIVER RD, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-2731 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2254 / 108 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,545.00 (+9.65%) | $26,600 (-) Land $7,500 Building $19,100 | $593,000 (+1,014.66%) Land $305,500 Building $287,500 |
| 2023 | $1,409.00 | $26,600 Land $7,500 Building $19,100 | $53,200 Land $15,000 Building $38,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified: October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 134-5.00-197.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,278 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,159 sqft Basement |
| Finished Basement | 1,159 sqft Finished |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,024 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Ceramic Tile Flooring |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Flat Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Tile Roof |
| Lot Area | 20,173 sqft (0.463 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 154 ft x 131 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 836 sqft Garage |
| Porch Area | 295 sqft Porch |
| Grainery | 35 sqft Grainery |
| Cooling System | None Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Heating Fuel | Electric Heating Fuel |
| Street Address | 38720 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-2731 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W GLYN NEWTON LOTS 16 17 P/O LOT 18 |
| Legal Subdivision | W GLYN NEWTON |
| Legal Lot Number | 16-18 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Minor Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 51201 |
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