Sussex County property record for 4 Read Ave, Dewey Beach, DE 19971
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $12,504 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 334-20.18-211.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-20.18-211.00 |
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| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Street Address | 4 READ AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEWEY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19971-2311 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | INDIAN BH READ AVE LOT 4 S 1/2 OF 2 SEC 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEWEY BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 51103 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 READ AVE, DEWEY BEACH, DE 19971-2311 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Dewey Beach Town |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $12,504.00 (-10.72%) | $118,900 (-) Land $44,400 Building $74,500 | $4,782,100 (-) Land $4,321,400 Building $460,700 |
| 2025 | $14,005.00 (+43.49%) | $118,900 (-) Land $44,400 Building $74,500 | $4,782,100 (+1,910.98%) Land $4,321,400 Building $460,700 |
| 2023 | $9,760.00 | $118,900 Land $44,400 Building $74,500 | $237,800 Land $88,800 Building $149,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 428 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1,007 units insured incl. 579 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 366 (1984–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 366 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2026 · other causes |
| 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 | 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 | DEWEY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 31,000 people · EPA ID DE0000825 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from REHOBOTH BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 521 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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