796 Hickman Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 796 Hickman Dr, Ocean View, DE 19970

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,172 sqft · built 2012
Lot Size	0.312 acres (13,599 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$800,000 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill	$1,598 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`134-12.00-879.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`134-12.00-879.00`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	11 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,172 sqft Living Area
Upper Floors Area	410 sqft
Basement Area	812 sqft
Unfinished Basement	812 sqft
Flooring	Ceramic Tile
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2012
Effective Year Built	Effective 2012
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	13,599 sqft (0.312 acres)
Lot Dimensions	136 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Area	357 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	422 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	524 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	796 HICKMAN DR
City	OCEAN VIEW
State	DE
Zip	19970-9792
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	MR
Legal Description	WHITES CREEK MANOR LOT 17 BLK C
Legal Subdivision	WHITES CREEK
Legal Block	C
Legal Lot Number	17
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1015
Census Tract	51307

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 Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	796 HICKMAN DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-9792
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 1, 2022	Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage TRUIST BANK
Oct 26, 2021	Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage PENTAGON FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 1, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 1, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 26, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202231739
Deed Book / Page	5731 / 305
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Jul 1, 2022
Property Address	796 HICKMAN DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-9792
Document Number	0057310305
Book / Page	5731 / 305
Instrument Date	Jun 23, 2022
Instrument	20220000031739
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 2, 2026

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	515 HYDE PARK CIR, LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, PA 19352-1114

Mortgage

Document Number	20220000031740
Date	Jul 1, 2022
Instrument	20220000031740

Lender

Name	TRUIST BANK

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2052

October 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Oct 26, 2021
Property Address	796 HICKMAN DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-9792
Document Number	0055770261
Book / Page	5577 / 261
Instrument Date	Oct 26, 2021
Instrument	20210000066018
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 30, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	796 HICKMAN DR, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-9792

Mortgage

Document Number	0204370205
Date	Oct 26, 2021
Book Page	20437/205
Instrument	20210000066019

Lender

Name	PENTAGON FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Sussex County
Unified School District	Indian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,598.00 (-1.42%)	$30,850 (-) Land $3,000 Building $27,850	$599,800 (-) Land $112,000 Building $487,800
2025	$1,621.00 (-4.59%)	$30,850 (-) Land $3,000 Building $27,850	$599,800 (+872.12%) Land $112,000 Building $487,800
2023	$1,699.00	$30,850 Land $3,000 Building $27,850	$61,700 Land $6,000 Building $55,700

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 Zone	Zone AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	7.0 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record 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	Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 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 Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 336 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 50

May also be available: Bloosurf, Verizon.

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