Sussex County property record for 503 S Bedford St, Georgetown, DE 19947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,799 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.528 acres (22,991 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $675,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $311 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 135-20.00-39.00 |
| Primary APN | 135-20.00-39.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,799 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,208 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,991 sqft (0.528 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 242 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 520 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Glass Porch |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 503 S BEDFORD ST |
|---|---|
| City | GEORGETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19947-1851 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | S BEDFORD ST EXT E/RT 431 100' S/RT 87 |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGETOWN |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GEORGETOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 50505 |
503 S Bedford St is owned by a company that bought it in January 2016.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 205 CANNON ST, 1, CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620-1590 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2016497 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4492 / 169 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 503 S Bedford St was $311, 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 | Georgetown Town |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $311.00 (-0.32%) | $10,000 (-) Land $1,000 Building $9,000 | $136,500 (-) Land $55,500 Building $81,000 |
| 2025 | $312.00 | $10,000 Land $1,000 Building $9,000 | $136,500 Land $55,500 Building $81,000 |
| 2023 | $426.00 | $10,000 Land $1,000 Building $9,000 | $20,000 Land $2,000 Building $18,000 |
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 S Bedford 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 | 5 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 503 S Bedford St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 80% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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