40 W Side Dr, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 40 W Side Dr, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 5 ba · 2,488 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size0.359 acres (15,655 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$875,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill$3,054 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2024 Mortgage
Jul 2022 Refinance
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN334-19.00-127.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN334-19.00-127.00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths5 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,488 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,242 sqft
Basement Area396 sqft
Unfinished Basement396 sqft
FlooringCeramic Tile
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2006
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2006
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area15,655 sqft (0.359 acres)
Lot Dimensions146 ft deep x 126 ft wide
Garage Area688 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area160 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area358 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address40 W SIDE DR
CityREHOBOTH BEACH
StateDE
Zip19971-1302
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAR-1
Legal DescriptionREHO BCH YACHT & CC E/WEST SIDE DR LOT 11
Legal SubdivisionRBYCC
Legal Block21
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionLEWES
Census Block Group2
Census Block2030
Census Tract51016

Owner

40 W Side Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2020.

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address40 W SIDE DR, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-1302
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 1, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage
EXCEPTION - LENDER NOT ON TABLE
Jul 21, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance
RDB INVESTMENT T
Aug 6, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
May 10, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ROBERT D BURKE
Oct 26, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ROBERT D BURKE
Aug 21, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 21, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleAug 21, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201830355
Deed Book / Page4936 / 267
Last Transfer DateMay 28, 2020
Transfer Doc0052860285
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address40 W SIDE DR, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-1302
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 21, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0223720133
DateMay 1, 2024
Book Page22372/133
Instrument2024000014515
Lender
NameEXCEPTION - LENDER NOT ON TABLE
Address2100 S OCEAN DR APT 8K, FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33316
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Term60 Months
DueMay 1, 2029

July 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address40 W SIDE DR, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-1302
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 17, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0212060101
DateJul 21, 2022
Book Page21206/101
Instrument20220000034872
Lender
NameRDB INVESTMENT T
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount on Record
Term49 Months
DueAug 1, 2026

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateAug 6, 2020
Property Address40 W SIDE DR, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-1302
Document Number0052860285
Book / Page005286 / 000285
Instrument DateMay 28, 2020
Instrument34912
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 13, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address40 W SIDE DR REHOBOTH BEACH DE 199711302, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-1302

May 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address40 W SIDE DR, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-1302
Document Number0175310104
Instrument DateMay 10, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 21, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address40 W SIDE DR REHOBOTH BEACH DE 199711302, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-1302

Mortgage

Document Number0175310104
DateMay 13, 2019
Book Page017531/000104
Instrument16329
Lender
NameROBERT D BURKE
Address8231 TAUNTON PL, SPRINGFIELD, VA 22152-2428
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term36 Months
DueMay 12, 2022

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address40 W SIDE DR, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-1302
Document Number0172310185
Instrument DateOct 26, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 8, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address40 W SIDE DR REHOBOTH BEACH DE 199711302, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-1302

Mortgage

Document Number0172310185
DateNov 13, 2018
Book Page017231/000185
Instrument41406
Lender
NameROBERT D BURKE
AddressSPRINGFIELD, VA 22152
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term24 Months
DueNov 12, 2020

August 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateAug 21, 2018
Property Address40 W SIDE DR, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-1302
Document Number0049360267
Book / Page004936 / 000267
Instrument DateAug 17, 2018
Instrument30355
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 16, 2019

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$2,625.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address40 W SIDE DR REHOBOTH BEACH DE 199711302, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-1302

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 40 W Side Dr was $3,054, down 0.4% from the year before.

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
Unified School DistrictCape Henlopen School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$3,054.00 (-0.36%)$55,700 (-) Land $7,350 Building $48,350$1,451,700 (-) Land $705,200 Building $746,500
2025$3,065.00$55,700 Land $7,350 Building $48,350$1,451,700 Land $705,200 Building $746,500
2023$2,841.00$55,700 Land $7,350 Building $48,350$115,400 Land $18,700 Building $96,700

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 40 W Side Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation5.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 340 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies340 in force
Nearby Flood Claims21 (1997–2022)
Most Recent ClaimOct 2022 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 8 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, High Winds, And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 4 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 40 W Side Dr 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 115 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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