Sussex County property record for 53 Oak Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 5 ba · 2,988 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,634 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,799 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334-14.13-241.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-14.13-241.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,988 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,114 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,057 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,634 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 296 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 53 OAK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | REHOBOTH BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19971-2821 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | OAK SECOND STS P/O LOTS 53 55 |
| Legal Subdivision | REHOBOTH BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | 53,55 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 51101 |
53 Oak Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 1997.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 122 SAINT VINCENT CT, CHERRY HILL, NJ 08003-1988 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 8, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | May 8, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2200 / 347 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Oak Ave was $5,799, 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 | $5,799.00 (-0.38%) | $53,500 (-) Land $16,600 Building $36,900 | $2,756,300 (-) Land $1,515,300 Building $1,241,000 |
| 2025 | $5,821.00 | $53,500 Land $16,600 Building $36,900 | $2,756,300 Land $1,515,300 Building $1,241,000 |
| 2023 | $2,634.00 | $53,500 Land $16,600 Building $36,900 | $107,000 Land $33,200 Building $73,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Oak 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 95 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 424 units insured incl. 329 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 48 (1979–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 11 of 48 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2022 · other causes |
| 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 53 Oak 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | TOWN OF HENLOPEN ACRES serves 522 people · EPA ID DE0000251 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 643 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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