49 Delaware Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 49 Delaware Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,083 sqft · built 1998
Lot Size0.115 acres (5,001 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$1,625,000 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill$4,550 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Sale & Mortgage
May 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN334-14.17-498.02

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN334-14.17-498.02

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures12 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,083 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,785 sqft
Upper Floors Area595 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1998
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1998
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area5,001 sqft (0.115 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

PorchSlab
Porch Area300 sqft
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area252 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address49 DELAWARE AVE
CityREHOBOTH BEACH
StateDE
Zip19971-2220
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionREHO BCH CMP MTG ASN LOT 49 DEL AVE
Legal SubdivisionREHOBOTH BEACH
Legal Lot Number49
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionLEWES
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract51102

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address329 SCHERER LN, SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146-1828
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 30, 2021Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
EMBRACE HOME LOANS INC
May 18, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 30, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202120396
Deed Book / Page5435 / 207
Prior Transfer DateApr 23, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc0052390311
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateMar 30, 2021
Property Address49 DELAWARE AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-2220
Document Number0054350207
Book / Page5435 / 207
Instrument DateMar 23, 2021
Instrument20210000020396
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 30, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address329 SCHERER LN, SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146-1828

Mortgage

Document Number0196330223
DateMar 30, 2021
Book Page19633/223
Instrument20210000020397
Lender
NameEMBRACE HOME LOANS INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 1, 2051

May 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateMay 18, 2020
Property Address49 DELAWARE AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-2220
Document Number0052390311
Book / Page005239 / 000311
Instrument DateApr 23, 2020
Instrument20010
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 10, 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
RelationshipPersonal Trust
Address4809 DERUSSEY PKWY BETHESDA MD 208155327, BETHESDA, MD 20815-5327

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$4,550.00 (-0.37%)$29,150 (-) Land $10,000 Building $19,150$2,162,700 (-) Land $1,684,600 Building $478,100
2025$4,567.00 (+218.26%)$29,150 (-) Land $10,000 Building $19,150$2,162,700 (+3,609.61%) Land $1,684,600 Building $478,100
2023$1,435.00$29,150 Land $10,000 Building $19,150$58,300 Land $20,000 Building $38,300

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

Flood

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

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 157 individual policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies334 units insured
incl. 177 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims25 (1979–2012)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 25
Most Recent ClaimOct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 3 claims
  • Severe Winter Storms, High Winds, And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 4 claims
  • Severe Coastal Storm, Jan 1992 · 7 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemREHOBOTH BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 25,000 people · EPA ID DE0000723
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJul 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 643 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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