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GEORGETOWN, DE 19947
2
Baths
2,965 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
4 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$24 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$21,000 (2025)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$21,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$11,400

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.57
83
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
32
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
72
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
78
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
22
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.40 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Miscellaneous (Residential)
CountySUSSEX
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Laurel Senior High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 10.4 mi
M
Laurel Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 10.5 mi
E
Laurel Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades 1–6 · 10.6 mi

District: Laurel School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19947These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.63
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.25,813
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.221 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,004
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,384
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.70%

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How this home compares

measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Georgetown 19947
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Georgetown 19947
  • Older than 84% of homes in Sussex County

How it measures up in Georgetown 19947

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Georgetown 19947.

Living area2,965 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,567 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size4 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.64 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGeorgetown 19947Sussex County
Living areabigger than2,965 ft²95% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4 ft²6% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than197425% of homes16% of homes

About

When did , Georgetown, DE last sell?

, Georgetown, DE last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is , Georgetown, DE?

, Georgetown, DE has 2 bathrooms and 2,965 square feet of living space.

When was , Georgetown, DE built?

, Georgetown, DE was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve , Georgetown, DE?

, Georgetown, DE is assigned to Laurel Senior High School (high), rated D+; Laurel Middle School (middle), rated C; Laurel Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Laurel School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does , Georgetown, DE compare to other homes in Georgetown 19947?

Among the 7,311 homes in Georgetown 19947, it is bigger than 95% of them (2,965 ft² against a typical 1,567 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (4 ft² against a typical 0.64 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1974 against a typical 1996). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on , Georgetown, DE?

The 2025 property tax bill for , Georgetown, DE was $24. The county assessed it at $21,000.

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