Sussex County property record for 69 Tidewaters Rd, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 9 ba · 5,044 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.379 acres (16,501 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $525,000 (May 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $8,114 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334-13.12-1.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-13.12-1.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 9 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,044 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,983 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,743 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,743 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,029 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,501 sqft (0.379 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 306 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 737 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 336 sqft |
| Granary | 88 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 69 TIDEWATERS RD |
|---|---|
| City | REHOBOTH BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19971-1617 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | HENLOPEN ACRES LOT 5 BLK H |
| Legal Subdivision | HENLOPEN ACRES |
| Legal Block | H |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 51101 |
69 Tidewaters Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1998.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 69 TIDEWATERS RD, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-1617 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2288 / 99 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 69 Tidewaters Rd was $8,114, 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 | Henlopen Acres Town |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,114.00 (-0.37%) | $77,600 (-) Land $15,000 Building $62,600 | $3,705,500 (-) Land $2,105,100 Building $1,600,400 |
| 2025 | $8,144.00 | $77,600 Land $15,000 Building $62,600 | $3,705,500 Land $2,105,100 Building $1,600,400 |
| 2023 | $4,140.00 | $77,600 Land $15,000 Building $62,600 | $155,200 Land $30,000 Building $125,200 |
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 69 Tidewaters Rd 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 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.
Wildfire risk around 69 Tidewaters Rd 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 284 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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