44 Willow Oak Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 44 Willow Oak Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 4 ba · 2,057 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size	0.166 acres (7,235 sqft)
Owner	2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale	$343,000 (May 2016)
Tax Bill	$1,191 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2023 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`134-16.00-1244.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`134-16.00-1244.00`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	13 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,057 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,327 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2001
Effective Year Built	Effective 2001
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	7,235 sqft (0.166 acres)
Lot Dimensions	135 ft deep x 37 ft wide
Garage Area	264 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	427 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	44 WILLOW OAK AVE
City	OCEAN VIEW
State	DE
Zip	19970-3212
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	TN
Legal Description	THE VILLAGE AT BEAR TRAP DUNES LOT 32 PHASE 1
Legal Subdivision	OCEAN VIEW
Legal Phase	1
Legal Lot Number	32
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1023
Census Tract	51314

Owner

44 Willow Oak Ave, a duplex, is held in a trust since September 2023.

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

Owner of Record	2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address	9 CANTERBURY LN, BLUFFTON, SC 29910-7832
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 4, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 4, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201614427
Deed Book / Page	4537 / 220
Last Transfer Date	Sep 25, 2023
Transfer Doc	0059840137
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Oct 4, 2023
Property Address	44 WILLOW OAK AVE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3212
Document Number	0059840137
Book / Page	5984 / 137
Map Reference	MB 66 PG 230
Instrument Date	Sep 25, 2023
Instrument	2023000034758
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 24, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	105 ELK CT, BLUE BELL, PA 19422-1458

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Family Trust
Address	105 ELK CT, BLUE BELL, PA 19422-1458

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 44 Willow Oak Ave was $1,191, down 0.3% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Sussex County
Municipality	Ocean View Town
Unified School District	Indian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,191.00 (-0.33%)	$41,800 (-) Land $3,000 Building $38,800	$559,200 (-) Land $192,200 Building $367,000
2025	$1,195.00	$41,800 Land $3,000 Building $38,800	$559,200 Land $192,200 Building $367,000
2023	$1,727.00	$41,800 Land $3,000 Building $38,800	$83,600 Land $6,000 Building $77,600

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 44 Willow Oak 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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 65 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	65 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

Wildfire risk around 44 Willow Oak Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream Cable	1,000 / 50