53 Old Forge Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 53 Old Forge Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Year BuiltBuilt 2019
Square Footage1,980 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,501 sqft (0.172 acres)
Garage400 sqft
Pool200 sqft
Last Sale$407,790 (2020)
Tax Bill$1,095.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN134-16.00-944.00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,980 sqft Living Area
Stories1 Stories
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2019
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2019
Exterior MaterialWood Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle Roof
Lot Area7,501 sqft (0.172 acres)
Depth X Width125 ft x 60 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage Area400 sqft Garage
Pool Area200 sqft Pool
Deck AreaDeck Area
Porch Area156 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address53 OLD FORGE DR
CityOCEAN VIEW
StateDE
Zip19970-4251
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSILVER WOODS LOT 95 PHASE 1
Legal SubdivisionOCEAN VIEW
Legal Phase1
Legal Lot Number95
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Minor Civil DivisionSELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2041
Census Tract51302

Owner

Source: Sussex County records · APN 134-16.00-944.00

Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address838 THOMAS ST, STROUDSBURG, PA 18360-1729
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 03, 2020Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer
NVR MTG FIN
Oct 25, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
May 03, 2019Grant Deed, Construction Loan · Line of Credit
ARTISANS BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleFeb 03, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 03, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 25, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20204839
Deed Book / Page5194 / 36
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

February 2020: Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateFeb 03, 2020
Property Address53 OLD FORGE DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-4251
Document Number0051940038
Book / Page005194 / 000038
Instrument DateJan 31, 2020
Instrument4838
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedFeb 13, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSole Owner
Address838 THOMAS ST STROUDSBURG PA 183601729, STROUDSBURG, PA 18360-1729

Mortgage

Document Number181300181
DateFeb 03, 2020
Book Page018130/000181
Instrument4841
Lender
NameNVR MTG FIN
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCANONSBURG, PA 15317
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 02, 2050

October 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateOct 25, 2019
Property Address53 OLD FORGE DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-4251
Document Number0051410279
Book / Page005141 / 000279
Instrument DateOct 18, 2019
Instrument40168
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 18, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$322.50
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address32445 ROYAL BLVD #1 DAGSBORO DE 199393860, 1, DAGSBORO, DE 19939-3860
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

May 2019: Grant Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateMay 03, 2019
Property Address53 OLD FORGE DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-4251
Document Number0175160056
Book / Page017516 / 000056
Instrument DateApr 26, 2019
Instrument15298
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedMay 13, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address100 GARFIELD PKWY #3 BETHANY BEACH DE 199307705, 3, BETHANY BEACH, DE 19930-7705

Mortgage

Document Number175160056
DateMay 03, 2019
Book Page017516/000056
Instrument15298
Lender
NameARTISANS BK
TypeBank
Address2961 CENTERVILLE RD, MARSHALLTON, DE 19808-1666
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
MunicipalityOcean View Town
Unified School DistrictIndian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,095.00 (-13.03%)$3,750 (-) Land $3,750$502,100 (+739.63%) Land $121,000 Building $381,100
2023$1,259.00$3,750 Land $3,750$59,800 Land $7,500 Building $52,300

Flood & Wildfire

53 Old Forge Dr is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach of burnable land

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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