Sussex County property record for 438 Ocean Ct, Milton, DE 19968
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.065 acres (2,840 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $178,900 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $455 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 235-14.00-199.00 |
| Primary APN | 235-14.00-199.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,840 sqft (0.065 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 438 OCEAN CT |
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| City | MILTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19968-1511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | SHIPBUILDERS VILLAGE LOT 33 PHASE 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | MILTON |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 50801 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Fort Miles Historic District listed 2004 · 61 contributing resources · NRIS 04001076 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 438 OCEAN CT, MILTON, DE 19968-1511 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jun 3, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Oct 7, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jun 3, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 3, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202023209 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5248 / 228 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 1, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0051320211 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 438 OCEAN CT, MILTON, DE 19968-1511 |
| Document Number | 0052480228 |
| Book / Page | 005248 / 000228 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 23209 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $537.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 438 OCEAN CT MILTON DE 199681511, MILTON, DE 19968-1511 |
| Document Number | 184460100 |
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| Date | Jun 3, 2020 |
| Book Page | 018446/000100 |
| Instrument | 23210 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 2, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Property Address | 438 OCEAN CT, MILTON, DE 19968-1511 |
| Document Number | 0051320211 |
| Book / Page | 005132 / 000211 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 37395 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 438 OCEAN CT MILTON DE 199681511, MILTON, DE 19968-1511 |
| Document Number | 178490171 |
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| Date | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017849/000171 |
| Instrument | 37396 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 6, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 5.5% |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Milton Town |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $455.00 (-0.44%) | $18,700 (-) Land $1,500 Building $17,200 | $216,700 (-) Land $49,600 Building $167,100 |
| 2025 | $457.00 (-50.33%) | $18,700 (-) Land $1,500 Building $17,200 | $216,700 (+479.41%) Land $49,600 Building $167,100 |
| 2023 | $920.00 | $18,700 Land $1,500 Building $17,200 | $37,400 Land $3,000 Building $34,400 |
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 X minimal risk |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1998–2001) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2001 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
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| 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 | MILTON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 3,200 people · EPA ID DE0000629 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 290 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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