71 Lake Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 71 Lake Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 7 ba · 3,866 sqft · built 1994
Lot Size0.227 acres (9,901 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$4,800,000 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill$6,439 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2025 Mortgage
Sep 2025 Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN334-14.17-67.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN334-14.17-67.00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths7 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures11 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,866 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,583 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1994
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1994
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area9,901 sqft (0.227 acres)
Lot Dimensions99 ft deep x 100 ft wide
PorchSlab
Porch Area211 sqft
Granary176 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address71 LAKE AVE
CityREHOBOTH BEACH
StateDE
Zip19971-2107
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionLAKE AVE LOT 69 71 REH BCH CMP MTG ASSN
Legal SubdivisionREHOBOTH BEACH
Legal Lot Number69,71
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionLEWES
Census Block Group3
Census Block3009
Census Tract51101

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address2020 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW, 179, WASHINGTON, DC 20006-1811
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 26, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage
COUNTY BANK
Sep 25, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage
COUNTY BANK
Oct 26, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CHAIN BRIDGE BK NA
Jul 19, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jun 28, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 19, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 19, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 1, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201726903
Deed Book / Page4739 / 243
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address71 LAKE AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-2107
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 21, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0234700106
DateSep 26, 2025
Book Page23470/106
Instrument2025000035886
Lender
NameCOUNTY BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

September 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address71 LAKE AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-2107
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 21, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0234680333
DateSep 25, 2025
Book Page23468/333
Instrument2025000035824
Lender
NameCOUNTY BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term300 Months
DueSep 24, 2050

October 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address71 LAKE AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-2107
Document Number0172090229
Instrument DateOct 26, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 7, 2019

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2020 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #179 WASHINGTON DC 200061811, 179, WASHINGTON, DC 20006-1811

Mortgage

Document Number0172090229
DateOct 31, 2018
Book Page017209/000229
Instrument39836
Lender
NameCHAIN BRIDGE BK NA
TypeBank
AddressMCLEAN, VA 22101-5737
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term60 Months
DueOct 30, 2023
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

July 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateJul 19, 2017
Property Address71 LAKE AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-2107
Document Number0047390243
Book / Page004739 / 000243
Instrument DateJul 5, 2017
Instrument26903
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 7, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2020 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #179 WASHINGTON DC 200061811, 179, WASHINGTON, DC 20006-1811

June 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateJun 28, 2017
Property Address71 LAKE AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-2107
Document Number0047300171
Book / Page004730 / 000171
Instrument DateJun 10, 2017
Instrument24364
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 2, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address51 KENMARE WAY REHOBOTH BEACH DE 199711071, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-1071

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
MunicipalityRehoboth Beach City
Unified School DistrictCape Henlopen School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$6,439.00 (-0.37%)$63,450 (-) Land $19,600 Building $43,850$3,060,600 (-) Land $1,352,800 Building $1,707,800
2025$6,463.00 (+106.88%)$63,450 (-) Land $19,600 Building $43,850$3,060,600 (+2,311.82%) Land $1,352,800 Building $1,707,800
2023$3,124.00$63,450 Land $19,600 Building $43,850$126,900 Land $39,200 Building $87,700

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 59 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies59 in force
Nearby Flood Claims21 (1984–2020)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 21
Most Recent ClaimSep 2020
Claims by Event
  • Severe Coastal Storm & Flooding, Dec 1992 · 3 claims
  • Severe Coastal Storm, Jan 1992 · 3 claims

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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemREHOBOTH BEACH WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 25,000 people · EPA ID DE0000723
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJul 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2022–2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 643 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
1,000 / 75
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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