38908 Bayfront Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 38908 Bayfront Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 4 ba · 3,168 sqft · built 1994
Lot Size0.331 acres (14,427 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$640,000 (Nov 2013)
Tax Bill$2,783 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2019 Refinance
Sep 2020 Refinance
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN134-5.00-339.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN134-5.00-339.00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths4 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures12 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,168 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,888 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1994
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1994
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area14,427 sqft (0.331 acres)
Lot Dimensions162 ft deep x 227 ft wide
Garage TypeMixed
Garage Area1,536 sqft
Parking Spaces5 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area472 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area2,120 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address38908 BAYFRONT DR
CityOCEAN VIEW
StateDE
Zip19970-2714
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeMR
Legal DescriptionQUILLENS POINT LOT 30
Legal SubdivisionQUILLENS POINT
Legal Lot Number30
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionSELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1023
Census Tract51201

Owner

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address23 MILL LN, MALVERN, PA 19355-1639
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 5, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
COMMUNITY BANK NA
Sep 1, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
THE COMMUNITY BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 1, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 1, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201343561
Deed Book / Page4191 / 105
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address38908 BAYFRONT DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-2714
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0179230001
DateNov 5, 2019
Book Page17923/1
Instrument20190000041962
Lender
NameCOMMUNITY BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2049

September 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address38908 BAYFRONT DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-2714
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0187430162
DateSep 1, 2020
Book Page18743/162
Instrument20200000039754
Lender
NameTHE COMMUNITY BANK
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueOct 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
Unified School DistrictIndian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$2,783.00 (-0.32%)$60,450 (-) Land $15,600 Building $44,850$1,218,400 (-) Land $474,700 Building $743,700
2025$2,792.00 (+2.12%)$60,450 (-) Land $15,600 Building $44,850$1,218,400 (+907.78%) Land $474,700 Building $743,700
2023$2,734.00$60,450 Land $15,600 Building $44,850$120,900 Land $31,200 Building $89,700

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation6.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 496 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies665 units insured
incl. 169 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims130 (1981–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 130
Most Recent ClaimAug 2025 · tidal / storm surge
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 35 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, High Winds, And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 21 claims
  • Severe Coastal Storm, Jan 1992 · 28 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemQUILLENS POINT
private · serves 150 people · EPA ID DE0000924
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJul 2025
Also Mapped HereBETHANY BAY PUMP DISTRICT
Lead5 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 73 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
1,000 / 50
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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