5 Read Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 5 Read Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Property Summary

Property Type	Apartments (5+ Units)
Details	3 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size	0.086 acres (3,751 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$910,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill	$2,684 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Refinance Dec 2021 Sale + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone AO (high risk)
APN	`334-20.18-196.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`334-20.18-196.00`

Interior

Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	12 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	1,008 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1948
Effective Year Built	Effective 1948
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	3,751 sqft (0.086 acres)
Lot Dimensions	50 ft deep x 75 ft wide
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	98 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	296 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5 READ AVE
City	REHOBOTH BEACH
State	DE
Zip	19971
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units)
Local Zoning Code	TN
Legal Description	DEWEY BEACH P/O LOT 35 SEC 3
Legal Subdivision	DEWEY BEACH
Legal Lot Number	35
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	LEWES
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2010
Census Tract	51103

Owner

5 Read Ave, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2021.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	19014 CHARLOTTETOWN WAY, LEWES, DE 19958-4965
Owner Type	Individual

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

Date	Document
Jun 23, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NORTHPOINTE BANK
Dec 29, 2021	Deed, Transfer
Jul 16, 2021	Deed, Transfer
Jun 23, 2021	Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 29, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 5, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202179365
Deed Book / Page	5620 / 266
Prior Transfer Date	Apr 12, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc	0045350030
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Property Address	5 READ AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0200030247
Date	Jun 23, 2021
Book Page	20003/247
Instrument	20210000040506

Lender

Name	NORTHPOINTE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2051

December 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Dec 29, 2021
Property Address	5 READ AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971
Document Number	0056200266
Book / Page	5620 / 266
Instrument Date	Dec 27, 2021
Instrument	20210000079365
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 31, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	19014 CHAELOTTETOWN WAY, LEWES, DE 19958-4965

July 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Jul 16, 2021
Property Address	5 READ AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971
Document Number	0055090138
Book / Page	5509 / 138
Instrument Date	Jun 21, 2021
Instrument	20210000045480
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 31, 2022

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2 KINGS HWY, DOVER, DE 19901-3817

June 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Jun 23, 2021
Property Address	5 READ AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971
Document Number	0054930035
Book / Page	5493 / 35
Instrument Date	Jun 21, 2021
Instrument	20210000040505
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 30, 2023

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	2 KINGS HWY, DOVER, DE 19901-3817

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Read Ave was $2,684, 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	Dewey Beach Town
Unified School District	Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,684.00 (-0.33%)	$19,500 (-) Land $7,200 Building $12,300	$1,124,700 (-) Land $716,000 Building $408,700
2025	$2,693.00	$19,500 Land $7,200 Building $12,300	$1,124,700 Land $716,000 Building $408,700
2023	$1,278.00	$19,500 Land $7,200 Building $12,300	$39,000 Land $14,400 Building $24,600

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 5 Read Ave in Zone AO, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AO high risk · sheet flow 1–3 ft
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	Varies along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 428 individual policies
Community Rating System	Class 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	1,007 units insured incl. 579 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	366 (1984–2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA	8 of 366
Most Recent Claim	Jan 2026 · other causes
Claims by Event	Hurricane Sandy, Nov 2012 · 71 claims Severe Winter Storms, High Winds, And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 61 claims Severe Coastal Storm, Jan 1992 · 69 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

The area around 5 Read Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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	DEWEY BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 31,000 people · EPA ID DE0000825
Water Source	Purchased groundwater from REHOBOTH BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
Last State Inspection	Apr 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 521 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

May also be available: AT&T.

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