Sussex County property record for 40 Brighton St, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 5 ba · 2,153 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $585 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-12.00-2560.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-12.00-2560.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,153 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,416 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 77 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 32 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 32 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 40 BRIGHTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-3221 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | AVON PARK LOT 63 |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 63 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 51313 |
40 Brighton St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 BRIGHTON ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3221 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Brighton St was $585, up 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Ocean View Town |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $585.00 (+0.34%) | $31,850 (-) Land $6,750 Building $25,100 | $421,700 (-) Land $138,800 Building $282,900 |
| 2025 | $583.00 | $31,850 Land $6,750 Building $25,100 | $421,700 Land $138,800 Building $282,900 |
| 2023 | $857.00 | $31,850 Land $6,750 Building $25,100 | $63,700 Land $13,500 Building $50,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Brighton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 68 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 68 in force |
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 40 Brighton St 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 98% of the US · lower than 91% 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 | BETHANY BAY PUMP DISTRICT private · serves 52,684 people · EPA ID DE0000221 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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 418 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Bloosurf, Verizon, Xfinity.
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