Sussex County property record for 48 Ocean Dr, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2,340 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $4,700,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $10,319 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334-8.17-13.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-8.17-13.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,340 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 84 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 84 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 250 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Street Address | 48 OCEAN DR |
|---|---|
| City | REHOBOTH BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19971-1662 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | NORTH SHORES THE VILLAS LOT 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH SHORES |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 51101 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3142 18TH ST N, ARLINGTON, VA 22201-5102 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025769 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6236 / 216 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0043900081 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,319.00 (-0.38%) | $51,650 (-) Land $24,800 Building $26,850 | $4,904,700 (-) Land $3,552,000 Building $1,352,700 |
| 2025 | $10,358.00 (+307.31%) | $51,650 (-) Land $24,800 Building $26,850 | $4,904,700 (+4,648.02%) Land $3,552,000 Building $1,352,700 |
| 2023 | $2,543.00 | $51,650 Land $24,800 Building $26,850 | $103,300 Land $49,600 Building $53,700 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 227 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 286 units insured incl. 59 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 168 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 168 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 132 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 |
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