Sussex County property record for 4 Rodney Ave, Dewey Beach, DE 19971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2,520 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,021 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,500,000 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,526 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AO (high risk) |
| APN | 334-20.18-248.01 |
| Primary APN | 334-20.18-248.01 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,520 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Lot Area | 4,021 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 60 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Street Address | 4 RODNEY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DEWEY BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19971-2312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | DEWEY BEACH P/O LOTS 2 38 40 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEWEY BEACH |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2,38 |
| 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 | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6812 SELKIRK DR, BETHESDA, MD 20817-4945 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201412011 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4251 / 207 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0046230014 |
| 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 | $3,526.00 (-0.34%) | $47,400 (-) Land $12,050 Building $35,350 | $1,524,700 (-) Land $742,700 Building $782,000 |
| 2025 | $3,538.00 (+33.41%) | $47,400 (-) Land $12,050 Building $35,350 | $1,524,700 (+1,508.33%) Land $742,700 Building $782,000 |
| 2023 | $2,652.00 | $47,400 Land $12,050 Building $35,350 | $94,800 Land $24,100 Building $70,700 |
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 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 | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 84% 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 | 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 191 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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