501 E Market St, Georgetown, DE 19947 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 501 E Market St, Georgetown, DE 19947

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Lot Size0.446 acres (19,410 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$75,000 (Feb 2017)
Tax Bill$266 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Sale
Feb 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN135-15.13-16.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN135-15.13-16.00

Exterior

Lot Area19,410 sqft (0.446 acres)
Lot Dimensions108 ft deep x 125 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address501 E MARKET ST
CityGEORGETOWN
StateDE
Zip19947-2217
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionN SD MARKET ST N/RT 18 ACROSS FROM INGRAM RD
Legal SubdivisionGEORGETOWN
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionGEORGETOWN
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
Census Tract50503

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 1171, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-1171
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 31, 2025Deed, Transfer
Feb 10, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 10, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 10, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20175646
Deed Book / Page4663 / 233
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2025: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateDec 31, 2025
Property Address501 E MARKET ST, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-2217
Document Number0064340231
Book / Page6434 / 231
Instrument DateDec 19, 2025
Instrument2025000049402
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 10, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5037 MORGANS WAY, LAUREL, DE 19956-3991

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 1171, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-1171

February 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateFeb 10, 2017
Property Address501 E MARKET ST, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-2217
Document Number0046630233
Book / Page004663 / 000233
Instrument DateJan 18, 2017
Instrument5646
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 11, 2017

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$225.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address10977 STATE ST DELMAR DE 199402442, DELMAR, DE 19940-2442

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
MunicipalityGeorgetown Town
Unified School DistrictIndian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$266.00 (-0.37%)$24,550 (-) Land $4,400 Building $20,150$125,100 (-) Land $125,100
2025$267.00 (-21.01%)$24,550 (-) Land $4,400 Building $20,150$125,100 (+662.8%) Land $125,100
2023$338.00$24,550 Land $4,400 Building $20,150$16,400 Land $8,800 Building $7,600

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

Flood

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
Nearby Flood Policies5 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

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
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemGEORGETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 7,259 people · EPA ID DE0000592
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
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 159 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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