Sussex County property record for 5 Richard Ct, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,359 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.268 acres (11,670 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $915 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-13.00-1872.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-13.00-1872.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,359 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,365 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,670 sqft (0.268 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 159 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 248 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5 RICHARD CT |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-3112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | SAVANNAHS LANDING LOT 11 RICHARD CT |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 51313 |
5 Richard Ct is owned by two individuals who acquired it in December 2013.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14121 BLENHEIM RD N, PHOENIX, MD 21131-1827 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0042130217 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Richard Ct was $915, down 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Ocean View Town |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $915.00 (-0.33%) | $18,950 (-) Land $3,000 Building $15,950 | $430,200 (-) Land $121,000 Building $309,200 |
| 2025 | $918.00 | $18,950 Land $3,000 Building $15,950 | $430,200 Land $121,000 Building $309,200 |
| 2023 | $782.00 | $18,950 Land $3,000 Building $15,950 | $37,900 Land $6,000 Building $31,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Richard Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 229 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 298 units insured incl. 69 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
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 risk around 5 Richard Ct 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 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | 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 |
| 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 367 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Bloosurf Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Xfinity.
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