Sussex County property record for 96 Central Ave, Ocean View, DE 19970 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1923 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,669 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $152,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $674 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 134-12.00-524.00 |
| Primary APN | 134-12.00-524.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| Upper Floors Area | 364 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1923 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1923 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,669 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 104 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 140 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 96 CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OCEAN VIEW |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19970-9715 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OCEAN VIEW N/CENTRAL AVE PARCEL A |
| Legal Subdivision | OCEAN VIEW |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SELBYVILLE-FRANKFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 51313 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 134-12.00-524.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 96 CENTRAL AVE, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-9715 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201237942 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4053 / 174 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Ocean View Town |
| Unified School District | Indian River School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $674.00 (+123.18%) | $6,750 (-) Land $2,250 Building $4,500 | $304,700 (+2,157.04%) Land $135,200 Building $169,500 |
| 2023 | $302.00 | $6,750 Land $2,250 Building $4,500 | $13,500 Land $4,500 Building $9,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100050513131, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Moderate |
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 168 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 307 units insured 139 under condo master policies |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (2012–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023, rainfall accumulation |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 247 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Mediacom Communications | Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon | Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available at this address: Pocomoke Holdings, Xfinity, Verizon. Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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