Sussex County property record for 505 E Grove St, Delmar, DE 19940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,634 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.211 acres (9,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Jun 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $664 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 532-20.15-31.00 |
| Primary APN | 532-20.15-31.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,634 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,154 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,178 sqft (0.211 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 153 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 251 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Glass Porch |
| Porch Area | 220 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 505 E GROVE ST |
|---|---|
| City | DELMAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19940-1322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | GROVE ST LOT W/IMP |
| Legal Subdivision | DELMAR |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2049 |
| Census Tract | 51900 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14418 ARVEY RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-3106 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2402 / 328 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $664.00 (-2.78%) | $6,600 (-) Land $600 Building $6,000 | $184,500 (-) Land $42,800 Building $141,700 |
| 2025 | $683.00 (+108.23%) | $6,600 (-) Land $600 Building $6,000 | $184,500 (+1,297.73%) Land $42,800 Building $141,700 |
| 2023 | $328.00 | $6,600 Land $600 Building $6,000 | $13,200 Land $1,200 Building $12,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 3 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.
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 | 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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