Sussex County property record for 86 West Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,254 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.358 acres (15,586 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $703 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 134-12.00-652.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-12.00-652.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,254 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 832 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,586 sqft (0.358 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 146 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 213 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 275 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 86 WEST AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-9793 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | GREEN MEADOWS LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN VIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 51313 |
86 West Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in December 2017.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 51 W 87TH ST, 3, NEW YORK, NY 10024-3030 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 14, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0048200204 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 86 WEST AVE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-9793 |
| Document Number | 0048200204 |
| Book / Page | 004820 / 000204 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 48674 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 51 W 87TH ST #3 NEW YORK NY 100243030, 3, NEW YORK, NY 10024-3030 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 86 West Ave was $703, 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 | $703.00 (-0.28%) | $9,200 (-) Land $2,250 Building $6,950 | $330,500 (-) Land $135,000 Building $195,500 |
| 2025 | $705.00 | $9,200 Land $2,250 Building $6,950 | $330,500 Land $135,000 Building $195,500 |
| 2023 | $380.00 | $9,200 Land $2,250 Building $6,950 | $18,400 Land $4,500 Building $13,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 86 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 86 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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