51 Ocean Dr, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 51 Ocean Dr, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3,984 sqft · built 2026
Lot Size	0.362 acres (15,751 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$1,600,000 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill	$8,807 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2020 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`334-8.17-31.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`334-8.17-31.00`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	3,984 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2026
Effective Year Built	Effective 2026
Lot Area	15,751 sqft (0.362 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 105 ft wide
Garage Type	Mixed

Location & Zoning

Street Address	51 OCEAN DR
City	REHOBOTH BEACH
State	DE
Zip	19971-1662
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AR-1
Legal Description	NORTH SHORES LOT 124
Legal Subdivision	NORTH SHORES
Legal Lot Number	124
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	LEWES
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1002
Census Tract	51101

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	115 CENTRENEST LN, WILMINGTON, DE 19807-1145
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 22, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 22, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202026392
Deed Book / Page	5258 / 6
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Jun 22, 2020
Property Address	51 OCEAN DR, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-1662
Document Number	0052580006
Book / Page	005258 / 000006
Instrument Date	Jun 18, 2020
Instrument	26392
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jun 30, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$72.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Sole Owner
Address	115 CENTRENEST LN GREENVILLE DE 198071145, GREENVILLE, DE 19807-1145

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Sussex County
Unified School District	Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$8,807.00 (+155.5%)	$17,500 (-) Land $17,500	$4,185,900 (+156.43%) Land $1,632,400 Building $2,553,500
2025	$3,447.00 (+300.35%)	$17,500 (-) Land $17,500	$1,632,400 (+4,564%) Land $1,632,400
2023	$861.00	$17,500 Land $17,500	$35,000 Land $35,000

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 Zone	Zone AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	6.0 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 227 individual policies
Community Rating System	Class 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	286 units insured incl. 59 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	168 (1979–2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 168
Most Recent Claim	Jul 2023 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event	Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 22 claims Severe Winter Storms, High Winds, And Flooding, Feb 1998 · 60 claims Severe Coastal Storm, Jan 1992 · 31 claims

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 Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 132 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20