Sussex County property record for 5 W State St, Delmar, DE 19940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2,486 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.266 acres (11,570 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $17,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $733 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 532-20.14-57.00 |
| Primary APN | 532-20.14-57.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,486 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 11,570 sqft (0.266 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 241 ft deep x 48 ft wide |
| Street Address | 5 W STATE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DELMAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19940-1021 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | N/WEST STATE ST 250'E/NORTH ST |
| Legal Subdivision | DELMAR |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3040 |
| Census Tract | 51900 |
5 W State St is owned by a company that bought it in March 2021.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13 W STATE ST, DELMAR, DE 19940-1021 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 23, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202114352 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5420 / 284 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 5, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0044580015 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5 W STATE ST, DELMAR, DE 19940-1021 |
| Document Number | 0054200284 |
| Book / Page | 5420 / 284 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000014352 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13 W STATE ST, DELMAR, DE 19940-1021 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 W State St was $733, down 2.7% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Delmar Town |
| Unified School District | Delmar School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $733.00 (-2.66%) | $7,150 (-) Land $550 Building $6,600 | $203,400 (-) Land $44,000 Building $159,400 |
| 2025 | $753.00 | $7,150 Land $550 Building $6,600 | $203,400 Land $44,000 Building $159,400 |
| 2023 | $355.00 | $7,150 Land $550 Building $6,600 | $14,300 Land $1,100 Building $13,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5 W State St 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 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 risk around 5 W State St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DELMAR UTILITY COMM (TN OF DELMAR) serves 2,027 people · EPA ID DE0000567 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 2 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 362 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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