Sussex County property record for 38856 Bayfront Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,567 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.241 acres (10,498 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Aug 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,534 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-5.00-351.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-5.00-351.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,567 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Lot Area | 10,498 sqft (0.241 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Street Address | 38856 BAYFRONT DR |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-2712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | QUILLENS POINT LOT 42 |
| Legal Subdivision | QUILLENS POINT |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 51201 |
38856 Bayfront Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2010.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 101 AVE OF THE ARTS, 260, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5011 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3813 / 131 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 38856 BAYFRONT DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-2712 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0192250066 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Book Page | 19225/66 |
| Instrument | 20200000065947 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38856 Bayfront Dr was $1,534, down 0.3% 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 | $1,534.00 (-0.26%) | $32,100 (-) Land $7,500 Building $24,600 | $595,400 (-) Land $275,500 Building $319,900 |
| 2025 | $1,538.00 | $32,100 Land $7,500 Building $24,600 | $595,400 Land $275,500 Building $319,900 |
| 2023 | $1,624.00 | $32,100 Land $7,500 Building $24,600 | $64,200 Land $15,000 Building $49,200 |
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 38856 Bayfront 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 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.
The area around 38856 Bayfront Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | QUILLENS POINT private · serves 150 people · EPA ID DE0000924 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | BETHANY BAY PUMP DISTRICT |
| Lead | 5 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 73 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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