Sussex County property record for 38916 Bayfront Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,802 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $585,000 (Jul 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,861 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-5.00-338.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-5.00-338.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,802 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,096 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 442 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 106 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 756 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 38916 BAYFRONT DR |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-2714 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | QUILLENS POINT LOT 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | QUILLENS POINT |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 51201 |
38916 Bayfront Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2015.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 124 GIDEON DR, KENNETT SQUARE, PA 19348-1554 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201522367 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4419 / 223 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38916 Bayfront Dr was $2,861, 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 | $2,861.00 (-0.35%) | $45,500 (-) Land $15,000 Building $30,500 | $1,244,500 (-) Land $452,100 Building $792,400 |
| 2025 | $2,871.00 | $45,500 Land $15,000 Building $30,500 | $1,244,500 Land $452,100 Building $792,400 |
| 2023 | $2,118.00 | $45,500 Land $15,000 Building $30,500 | $91,000 Land $30,000 Building $61,000 |
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 38916 Bayfront Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 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 38916 Bayfront Dr 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% 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 | 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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