Sussex County property record for 71 Oak Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 2,468 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,611 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,150,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,357 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Refinance Aug 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334-14.13-233.02 |
| Primary APN | 334-14.13-233.02 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,468 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,336 sqft |
| Basement Area | 434 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 434 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,611 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 357 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 324 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 396 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 71 OAK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | REHOBOTH BEACH |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19971-2841 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | LYDIA LAIRD LANDS P/O LOTS B C D |
| Legal Subdivision | REHOBOTH BEACH |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 51101 |
71 Oak Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8209 HACKAMORE DR, POTOMAC, MD 20854-3875 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance EQUITY RESOURCES INC |
| Aug 28, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EQUITY RSRCS/OH |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 16, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201540270 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4478 / 269 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 71 OAK AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-2841 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0194210190 |
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| Date | Feb 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19421/190 |
| Instrument | 20210000010022 |
| Name | EQUITY RESOURCES INC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 71 OAK AVE, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-2841 |
| Document Number | 0177900068 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 71 OAK AVE NEWARK OH 43055, NEWARK, OH 43055 |
| Document Number | 0177900068 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017790/000068 |
| Instrument | 33678 |
| Name | EQUITY RSRCS/OH |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | NEWARK, OH 43055 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 11, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 71 Oak Ave was $4,357, 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 | Rehoboth Beach City |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,357.00 (-0.39%) | $42,600 (-) Land $9,800 Building $32,800 | $2,071,100 (-) Land $1,234,600 Building $836,500 |
| 2025 | $4,374.00 | $42,600 Land $9,800 Building $32,800 | $2,071,100 Land $1,234,600 Building $836,500 |
| 2023 | $2,097.00 | $42,600 Land $9,800 Building $32,800 | $85,200 Land $19,600 Building $65,600 |
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 71 Oak Ave 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 59 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 59 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1984–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2020 |
| 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 71 Oak 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 643 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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