Sussex County property record for 8 Swain Ave, Georgetown, DE 19947
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.161 acres (7,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $407 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 135-14.20-25.00 |
| Primary APN | 135-14.20-25.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,000 sqft (0.161 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 8 SWAIN AVE |
|---|---|
| City | GEORGETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19947-1150 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | SWAINS ADDITION LOT 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | SWAINS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GEORGETOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 50503 |
8 Swain Ave is held in a trust since November 2016.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 100 W NORTH ST, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-2144 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0046420297 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Swain Ave was $407, down 0.5% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Georgetown Town |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $407.00 (-0.49%) | $8,600 (-) Land $1,300 Building $7,300 | $191,600 (-) Land $52,900 Building $138,700 |
| 2025 | $409.00 | $8,600 Land $1,300 Building $7,300 | $191,600 Land $52,900 Building $138,700 |
| 2023 | $355.00 | $8,600 Land $1,300 Building $7,300 | $17,200 Land $2,600 Building $14,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Swain Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 8 Swain 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | GEORGETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 7,259 people · EPA ID DE0000592 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 245 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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