Sussex County property record for 53 Ocean Dr, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 7 ba · 3,880 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,002 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Oct 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $6,978 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 334-8.17-34.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-8.17-34.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,880 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,723 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,002 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 793 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,030 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 1,041 sqft |
| Granary | 616 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 53 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 OCEAN DR LOT 123 |
| Legal Subdivision | NORTH SHORES |
| Legal Lot Number | 123 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 51101 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8300 BURDETTE RD, A456, BETHESDA, MD 20817-2801 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2701 / 25 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,978.00 (-0.39%) | $98,400 (-) Land $17,500 Building $80,900 | $3,317,000 (-) Land $1,614,400 Building $1,702,600 |
| 2025 | $7,005.00 (+44.58%) | $98,400 (-) Land $17,500 Building $80,900 | $3,317,000 (+1,585.47%) Land $1,614,400 Building $1,702,600 |
| 2023 | $4,845.00 | $98,400 Land $17,500 Building $80,900 | $196,800 Land $35,000 Building $161,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are 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 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 |
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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.
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.
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 |
| 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 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 |
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