Sussex County property record for 608 Delaware Ave, Delmar, DE 19940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,908 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.359 acres (15,638 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $262,000 (Aug 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $775 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage Nov 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 532-20.15-14.00 |
| Primary APN | 532-20.15-14.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,908 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,638 sqft (0.359 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 115 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 204 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 608 DELAWARE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DELMAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19940-1327 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | S/DELAWARE AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | DELMAR |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2039 |
| Census Tract | 51900 |
608 Delaware Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2024.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 608 DELAWARE AVE, DELMAR, DE 19940-1327 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage EMBRACE HM LOANS |
| Nov 5, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage EMBRACE HM LOANS |
| Feb 12, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer EMBRACE HM LOANS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 12, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202429684 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6157 / 293 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 608 DELAWARE AVE, DELMAR, DE 19940-1327 |
| Document Number | 0186990109 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | EQUITY NATIONAL TITLE LLC, EQUITY NAT'L TITLE & CLOSING S |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 608 DELAWARE AVE DELMAR DE 199401327, DELMAR, DE 19940-1327 |
| Document Number | 0186990109 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Book Page | 018699/000109 |
| Instrument | 37366 |
| Name | EMBRACE HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 19, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 608 DELAWARE AVE, DELMAR, DE 19940-1327 |
| Document Number | 0179990289 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | EQUITY NATIONAL TITLE LLC, EQUITY NAT'L TITLE & CLOSING S |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 608 DELAWARE AVE DELMAR DE 199401327, DELMAR, DE 19940-1327 |
| Document Number | 0179990289 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 9, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017999/000289 |
| Instrument | 46894 |
| Name | EMBRACE HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 8, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Property Address | 608 DELAWARE AVE, DELMAR, DE 19940-1327 |
| Document Number | 0050140339 |
| Book / Page | 005014 / 000339 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 4813 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $479.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 608 DELAWARE AVE DELMAR DE 199401327, DELMAR, DE 19940-1327 |
| Document Number | 173740097 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017374/000097 |
| Instrument | 4814 |
| Name | EMBRACE HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 11, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 608 Delaware Ave was $775, down 2.6% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Delmar Town |
| Unified School District | Delmar School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $775.00 (-2.64%) | $10,000 (-) Land $1,100 Building $8,900 | $211,500 (-) Land $45,900 Building $165,600 |
| 2025 | $796.00 | $10,000 Land $1,100 Building $8,900 | $211,500 Land $45,900 Building $165,600 |
| 2023 | $523.00 | $10,000 Land $1,100 Building $8,900 | $20,000 Land $2,200 Building $17,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 608 Delaware Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 risk around 608 Delaware 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 | 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 | DELMAR UTILITY COMM (TN OF DELMAR) serves 2,027 people · EPA ID DE0000567 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 2 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 264 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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