Sussex County property record for 402 Delaware Ave, Delmar, DE 19940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,680 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Nov 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $828 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 532-20.14-147.00 |
| Primary APN | 532-20.14-147.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Street Address | 402 DELAWARE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DELMAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19940-1257 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | S/DELAWARE AVE LOT 2 BLK B |
| Legal Subdivision | DELMAR |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 51900 |
402 Delaware Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2018.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 402 DELAWARE AVE, DELMAR, DE 19940-1257 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 12, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 12, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3841 / 82 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 6, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0049160089 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 402 DELAWARE AVE, DELMAR, DE 19940-1257 |
| Document Number | 0049160089 |
| Book / Page | 4916 / 89 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 6, 2018 |
| Instrument | 000000024850 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 402 DELAWARE AVE, DELMAR, DE 19940-1257 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 402 Delaware Ave was $828, down 2.7% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Delmar Town |
| Unified School District | Delmar School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $828.00 (-2.7%) | $8,150 (-) Land $600 Building $7,550 | $226,200 (-) Land $42,600 Building $183,600 |
| 2025 | $851.00 | $8,150 Land $600 Building $7,550 | $226,200 Land $42,600 Building $183,600 |
| 2023 | $418.00 | $8,150 Land $600 Building $7,550 | $16,300 Land $1,200 Building $15,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 402 Delaware Ave 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 402 Delaware 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 | DELMAR UTILITY COMM (TN OF DELMAR) serves 2,027 people · EPA ID DE0000567 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 2 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 362 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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