8 Caroline St, Ocean View, DE 19970 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 8 Caroline St, Ocean View, DE 19970

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,204 sqft · built 1991
Lot Size	0.242 acres (10,546 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$210,000 (May 2016)
Tax Bill	$784 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2026 Transfer Oct 2021 Refinance + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`134-12.00-2094.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`134-12.00-2094.00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	12 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,204 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,176 sqft
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1991
Effective Year Built	Effective 1991
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	10,546 sqft (0.242 acres)
Lot Dimensions	111 ft deep x 95 ft wide
Garage Area	113 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	80 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	324 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Street Address	8 CAROLINE ST
City	OCEAN VIEW
State	DE
Zip	19970-9236
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	TN
Legal Description	WONDERLAND LOT 48
Legal Subdivision	OCEAN VIEW
Legal Lot Number	48
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1014
Census Tract	51313

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	8 CAROLINE ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-9236
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 5, 2026	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 7, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BUCKINGHAM MORTGAGE CORP
Aug 31, 2021	Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 11, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	May 11, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 5, 1991 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201615373
Deed Book / Page	4540 / 269
Last Transfer Date	Feb 28, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000008123
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Mar 5, 2026
Property Address	8 CAROLINE ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-9236
Document Number	0064660218
Book / Page	6466 / 218
Map Reference	MB 17 PG 42
Instrument Date	Feb 28, 2026
Instrument	2026000008123
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 24, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7302 BROXBURN CT, BETHESDA, MD 20817-4754

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8 CAROLINE ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-9236

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Property Address	8 CAROLINE ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-9236
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 3, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0203780165
Date	Oct 7, 2021
Book Page	20378/165
Instrument	20210000062468

Lender

Name	BUCKINGHAM MORTGAGE CORP

Agreement

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

August 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Aug 31, 2021
Property Address	8 CAROLINE ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-9236
Document Number	0055410135
Book / Page	5541 / 135
Instrument Date	Aug 30, 2021
Instrument	20210000054792
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 22, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8 CAROLINE ST, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-9236

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$784.00 (-1.88%)	$13,800 (-) Land $3,000 Building $10,800	$362,900 (-) Land $142,100 Building $220,800
2025	$799.00 (+34.74%)	$13,800 (-) Land $3,000 Building $10,800	$362,900 (+1,214.86%) Land $142,100 Building $220,800
2023	$593.00	$13,800 Land $3,000 Building $10,800	$27,600 Land $6,000 Building $21,600

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 168 individual policies
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	307 units insured incl. 139 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	8 (2012–2023)
Most Recent Claim	Dec 2023 · 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 231 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream Cable	1,000 / 50

May also be available: AT&T, Bloosurf, Xfinity.

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