Sussex County property record for 503 Lake Ct, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,504 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.265 acres (11,552 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $87,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,064 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-8.00-213.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-8.00-213.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,504 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,552 sqft (0.265 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Glass Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 503 LAKE CT |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-9607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | LAND OF PLEASANT LIVING LOT 16 BLK B |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND OF PLEASANT LIVING |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 51307 |
503 Lake Ct is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 BAYVIEW RD, CHESAPEAKE CITY, MD 21915-1531 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 2, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 6, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201643018 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4631 / 102 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 503 LAKE CT, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-9607 |
| Document Number | 0046890139 |
| Book / Page | 4689 / 139 |
| Instrument | 12774 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $49,900.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount from Assessment |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1295, SEAFORD, DE 19973-5295 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 BAYVIEW RD, CHESAPEAKE CITY, MD 21915-1531 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 503 Lake Ct was $1,064, down 1.9% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,064.00 (-1.94%) | $20,700 (-) Land $3,750 Building $16,950 | $348,400 (-) Land $109,500 Building $238,900 |
| 2025 | $1,085.00 | $20,700 Land $3,750 Building $16,950 | $348,400 Land $109,500 Building $238,900 |
| 2023 | $1,281.00 | $20,700 Land $3,750 Building $16,950 | $41,400 Land $7,500 Building $33,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 503 Lake 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 511 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 995 units insured incl. 484 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2012–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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.
The area around 503 Lake Ct 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 |
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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 336 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Bloosurf, Verizon.
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