Sussex County property record for 38942 Bayfront Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,352 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.285 acres (12,406 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Sep 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $2,214 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-5.00-334.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-5.00-334.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,352 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,734 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 12,406 sqft (0.285 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 61 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 956 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 450 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 460 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 38942 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 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | QUILLENS POINT |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 51201 |
38942 Bayfront Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2000.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38942 BAYFRONT DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-2714 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2524 / 339 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38942 Bayfront Dr was $2,214, down 3.7% 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 | $2,214.00 (-3.66%) | $46,850 (-) Land $15,750 Building $31,100 | $1,052,400 (-) Land $464,400 Building $588,000 |
| 2025 | $2,298.00 | $46,850 Land $15,750 Building $31,100 | $1,052,400 Land $464,400 Building $588,000 |
| 2023 | $2,004.00 | $46,850 Land $15,750 Building $31,100 | $93,700 Land $31,500 Building $62,200 |
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 38942 Bayfront Dr 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 | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 38942 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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