Sussex County property record for 740 Hickman Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,102 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,055 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-12.00-1063.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-12.00-1063.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 542 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 542 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,102 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 101 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 504 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 740 HICKMAN DR |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-9782 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | WHITES CREEK MANOR LOT 37 BLK B SEC 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | WHITES CREEK |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 51307 |
740 Hickman Dr, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1408 CHARMUTH RD, LUTHERVILLE TIMONIUM, MD 21093-6114 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 740 Hickman Dr was $1,055, down 1.9% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,055.00 (-1.86%) | $17,950 (-) Land $3,000 Building $14,950 | $355,800 (-) Land $107,700 Building $248,100 |
| 2025 | $1,075.00 | $17,950 Land $3,000 Building $14,950 | $355,800 Land $107,700 Building $248,100 |
| 2023 | $1,142.00 | $17,950 Land $3,000 Building $14,950 | $35,900 Land $6,000 Building $29,900 |
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 740 Hickman Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 2012.
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 File median of 511 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 995 units insured incl. 484 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2012–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2025 · 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 740 Hickman Dr is low, with less than 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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 |
| 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 269 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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