Sussex County property record for 38856 Bennett Ave, Selbyville, DE 19975
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,436 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $842 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 533-20.19-95.00 |
| Primary APN | 533-20.19-95.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,436 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 393 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 38856 BENNETT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SELBYVILLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19975-4445 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | GLENN ACRES LOTS 3 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | SELBYVILLE |
| Legal Lot Number | 3-4 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 51309 |
38856 Bennett Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2022.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1536 SUMMERSET PL, HERNDON, VA 20170-3936 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2014 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4261 / 315 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0058010283 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 38856 BENNETT AVE, SELBYVILLE, DE 19975-4445 |
| Document Number | 0058010283 |
| Book / Page | 5801 / 283 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220000050140 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 38856 Bennett Ave was $842, down 0.5% 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 | $842.00 (-0.47%) | $21,300 (-) Land $5,000 Building $16,300 | $383,900 (-) Land $104,200 Building $279,700 |
| 2025 | $846.00 | $21,300 Land $5,000 Building $16,300 | $383,900 Land $104,200 Building $279,700 |
| 2023 | $905.00 | $21,300 Land $5,000 Building $16,300 | $42,600 Land $10,000 Building $32,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38856 Bennett Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 5.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 192 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 680 units insured incl. 488 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2012–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 Bennett Ave 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 | ARTESIAN SOUTHERN SUSSEX REGIONAL private · serves 20,145 people · EPA ID DE00A0323 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jun 2019 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 480 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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