53 Willow Oak Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 53 Willow Oak Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 4 ba · 2,511 sqft · built 2004
Lot Size	0.201 acres (8,756 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$600,000 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill	$1,167 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2025 Sale Jul 2023 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`134-16.00-1768.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`134-16.00-1768.00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	4 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,511 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,050 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2004
Effective Year Built	Effective 2004
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	8,756 sqft (0.201 acres)
Lot Dimensions	136 ft deep x 40 ft wide
Garage Area	264 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Pool Area	144 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	457 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	176 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	53 TULIP POPLAR TURN
City	OCEAN VIEW
State	DE
Zip	19970-3206
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	TN
Legal Description	THE VILLAGE AT BEAR TRAP DUNES LOT 388 PHASE 5
Legal Subdivision	OCEAN VIEW
Legal Phase	5
Legal Lot Number	388
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1031
Census Tract	51314

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	5705 CHAPMAN MILL DR, 100, ROCKVILLE, MD 20852-5538
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 15, 2025	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
Jul 21, 2023	Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 21, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 21, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202325728
Deed Book / Page	5945 / 77
Last Transfer Date	Nov 22, 2024
Transfer Doc	0062390069
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2025: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Jan 15, 2025
Property Address	53 TULIP POPLAR TURN, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3206
Document Number	0062390069
Book / Page	6239 / 69
Map Reference	MB 66 PG 230
Instrument Date	Nov 22, 2024
Instrument	2025000001444
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 21, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5705 CHAPMAN MILL DR # DR100, DR100, ROCKVILLE, MD 20852-5538

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Living Trust
Address	5705 CHAPMAN MILL DR, ROCKVILLE, MD 20852-5538

July 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Jul 21, 2023
Property Address	53 TULIP POPLAR TURN, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-3206
Document Number	0059450077
Book / Page	5945 / 77
Map Reference	MB 66 PG 230
Instrument Date	Jul 18, 2023
Instrument	2023000025728
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 21, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$150.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	38331 CANAL ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-4169

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	5709 CHAPMAN MILL DR # 100, 100, NORTH BETHESDA, MD 20852-5501

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Sussex County
Municipality	Ocean View Town
Unified School District	Indian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,167.00 (-0.34%)	$43,150 (-) Land $3,000 Building $40,150	$546,300 (-) Land $150,100 Building $396,200
2025	$1,171.00 (-34.47%)	$43,150 (-) Land $3,000 Building $40,150	$546,300 (+533.02%) Land $150,100 Building $396,200
2023	$1,787.00 (+1.77%)	$43,150 (-) Land $3,000 Building $40,150	$86,300 (-) Land $6,000 Building $80,300
2022	$1,756.00	$43,150 Land $3,000 Building $40,150	$86,300 Land $6,000 Building $80,300

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 X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 65 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	65 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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 72% 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	BETHANY BAY PUMP DISTRICT private · serves 52,684 people · EPA ID DE0000221
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Feb 2024
Lead	2 ppb (2023) 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 233 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream Cable	1,000 / 50
Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area	300 / 20

May also be available: Bloosurf.

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