Sussex County property record for 40 Olive Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,112 sqft · built 1932 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,538 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale Sep 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334-14.13-407.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-14.13-407.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,112 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,302 sqft |
| Basement Area | 248 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 248 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,054 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1932 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1932 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 364 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 161 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Granary | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 40 OLIVE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | REHOBOTH BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19971-2816 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | OLIVE AVE. LOT 40 W/IMP. REHO CAMP MT ASSO |
| Legal Subdivision | REHOBOTH BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 51101 |
40 Olive Ave is held in a trust since September 2023.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26022 PRETTYMAN RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5250 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 11, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2010 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3785 / 288 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0059710118 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 40 OLIVE AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-2816 |
| Document Number | 0059710121 |
| Book / Page | 5971 / 121 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000031739 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26022 PRETTYMAN RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5250 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 26022 PRETTYMAN RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5250 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 40 OLIVE AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-2816 |
| Document Number | 0059710118 |
| Book / Page | 5971 / 118 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000031738 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26022 PRETTYMAN RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5250 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26022 PRETTYMAN RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-5250 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Olive Ave was $4,538, down 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Rehoboth Beach City |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,538.00 (-0.4%) | $28,150 (-) Land $12,500 Building $15,650 | $2,157,300 (-) Land $1,684,600 Building $472,700 |
| 2025 | $4,556.00 | $28,150 Land $12,500 Building $15,650 | $2,157,300 Land $1,684,600 Building $472,700 |
| 2023 | $1,386.00 | $28,150 Land $12,500 Building $15,650 | $56,300 Land $25,000 Building $31,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Olive Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 59 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 59 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1984–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2020 |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 40 Olive Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | REHOBOTH BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 25,000 people · EPA ID DE0000723 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 643 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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