Sussex County property record for 81 West Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,590 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.338 acres (14,732 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,203 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-12.00-504.05 |
| Primary APN | 134-12.00-504.05 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,590 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,609 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 787 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,732 sqft (0.338 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 117 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 540 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 81 WEST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-9257 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | GREEN MEADOWS II LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 51313 |
81 West Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2011.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 69 HAWK VALLEY LN, DENVER, PA 17517-9702 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201143028 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3952 / 254 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 81 West Ave was $1,203, down 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Ocean View Town |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,203.00 (-0.33%) | $32,500 (-) Land $3,750 Building $28,750 | $565,400 (-) Land $133,300 Building $432,100 |
| 2025 | $1,207.00 | $32,500 Land $3,750 Building $28,750 | $565,400 Land $133,300 Building $432,100 |
| 2023 | $1,342.00 | $32,500 Land $3,750 Building $28,750 | $65,000 Land $7,500 Building $57,500 |
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 81 West Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim 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 229 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 298 units insured incl. 69 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
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 81 West Ave 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 95% of the US · lower than 81% 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 247 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Bloosurf, Xfinity.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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