Sussex County property record for 4 E James St, Fenwick Island, DE 19944
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 2,688 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,501 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,580,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,229 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 134-23.12-177.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-23.12-177.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,688 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,704 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,501 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 510 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Area | 32 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 1,326 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 268 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 4 E JAMES ST |
|---|---|
| City | FENWICK ISLAND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | FENWICK ISLAND JAMES ST LOT 13 SEC 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | FENWICK ISLAND |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 51205 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1405 GOLDENRAIN DR, CROFTON, MD 21114-3201 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201243856 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4067 / 253 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Fenwick Island Town |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,229.00 (-0.38%) | $62,250 (-) Land $12,500 Building $49,750 | $1,981,500 (-) Land $1,205,600 Building $775,900 |
| 2025 | $4,245.00 (+64.28%) | $62,250 (-) Land $12,500 Building $49,750 | $1,981,500 (+1,491.57%) Land $1,205,600 Building $775,900 |
| 2023 | $2,584.00 | $62,250 Land $12,500 Building $49,750 | $124,500 Land $25,000 Building $99,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 Record median of 324 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 600 units insured incl. 276 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 229 (1983–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 229 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 187 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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