Sussex County property record for 503 King Charles Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 2,560 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,469 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance Jan 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334-14.17-590.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-14.17-590.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,560 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,488 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 57 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 503 KING CHARLES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | REHOBOTH BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19971-2229 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | REHOBOTH HEIGHTS LOTS 36 37 BLK 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | REHOBOTH HEIGHTS |
| Legal Block | 28 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36-37 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 51102 |
503 King Charles Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2018.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 503 KING CHARLES AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-2229 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MERIDIAN BANK |
| Jan 8, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2906 / 172 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0050020210 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 503 KING CHARLES AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-2229 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0196850218 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19685/218 |
| Instrument | 20210000022896 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2019 |
| Property Address | 503 KING CHARLES AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-2229 |
| Document Number | 0050020210 |
| Book / Page | 005002 / 000210 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 885 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 503 KING CHARLES AVE DEWEY BEACH DE 199712229, DEWEY BEACH, DE 19971-2229 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 503 King Charles Ave was $4,469, down 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Rehoboth Beach City |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,469.00 (-0.38%) | $34,550 (-) Land $9,350 Building $25,200 | $2,124,400 (-) Land $1,684,600 Building $439,800 |
| 2025 | $4,486.00 | $34,550 Land $9,350 Building $25,200 | $2,124,400 Land $1,684,600 Building $439,800 |
| 2023 | $1,701.00 | $34,550 Land $9,350 Building $25,200 | $69,100 Land $18,700 Building $50,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 503 King Charles Ave 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 157 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 334 units insured incl. 177 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 25 (1979–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 25 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
| Claims by Event |
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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 503 King Charles Ave 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 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| 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 | REHOBOTH BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT serves 25,000 people · EPA ID DE0000723 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 628 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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