Sussex County, DE Property Records
Property records in Sussex, Delaware document important details about real estate ownership, land parcels, assessments, transfers, and tax information within the county. These records may include owner names, property addresses, parcel identification numbers, assessed values, deed references, acreage, building details, and tax history. They are useful for homebuyers, sellers, real estate professionals, researchers, and property owners who need to verify ownership, review valuation information, check tax obligations, or better understand a parcel’s history.
Users can access official Sussex County property information through the county government’s online property records search, which provides public access to parcel and assessment data maintained by Sussex County. For recorded deeds and related land documents, users may also consult the county’s Recorder of Deeds office.
Sussex County, DE Property Records & Statistics
Sussex County has a median rent of $1,203, matching the Delaware median and well above the national median of $840.25. Renter-occupied housing is only 12.45% of occupied homes, compared with 19.54% statewide and 21.81% nationally, so the county is overwhelmingly made up of owner-occupied homes.
The median home value is $304,900, slightly above the state median of $301,300 and far above the national median of $173,750. The median property tax rate of 0.33% is lower than the state's 0.44% and less than half the national rate of 0.74%, which keeps the yearly cost of owning a home low relative to its value.
The median household income is $78,996, equal to the state median and above the national median of $65,108. Employment is a relative strength, with an unemployment rate of 2.51% that is below both the state's 3.22% and the national 2.87%.
In short, Sussex County combines home values at or above the state level with low property taxes, state-level incomes, low unemployment, and a housing market centered on homeowners.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Sussex
Sussex County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 199,992 total parcels, including 178,311 residential and 4,859 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 93.42% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 299,526 deeds and 192,513 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 126,270 properties, most recently updated on August 19, 2025.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 199,992 |
| Residential Parcels | 178,311 |
| Commercial Parcels | 4,859 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 93.42% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 299,526 |
| Mortgage Records | 192,513 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 126,270 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Lis Pendens Records | 12,575 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, while a release shows that a mortgage was paid off and the lien removed.
Sussex County has 176,315 assignment and release records available. They include 25,459 assignment documents recorded from December 4, 2002, through September 4, 2025, and 150,446 release documents recorded from October 11, 2001, through September 3, 2025, along with 410 other documents.
For property research, these records help show who holds a mortgage on a property and whether earlier loans were released. Buyers, owners, and researchers can use them to follow a loan between lenders and to find mortgages that may still be open before a sale or refinance. Documents can be searched through the Sussex County Recorder of Deeds records search.
How to Search Sussex County, DE Property Records
Sussex County property records are maintained by the Recorder of Deeds, which records deeds, mortgages, and related documents for the county's 199,992 parcels. These records show ownership transfers, recorded loans, and other filings that affect a property.
To search recorded documents, use the Sussex County Recorder of Deeds records search. The Sussex County Recorder of Deeds page has office information, and the Sussex County electronic recording page explains how to submit documents online. Recording forms are available on the Sussex County Recorder of Deeds forms page.
The office is at 2 The Circle, Georgetown, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Call 302-855-7785 for help with a record.
Begin with the owner name, property address, or document details, enter the most complete information you have, and open the matching result. If a record does not appear online, contact the office directly.
Sussex Registrar of Deeds
The Sussex County Probate Office is located at 2 The Circle, Georgetown, DE, 19947 and can be reached at 302-855-7785. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through deeds.sussexcountyde.gov or the official website sussexcountyde.gov.
Sussex County Recorder of Deeds
Sussex County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Sussex County property records by address?
Recorded documents are searched through the Sussex County Recorder of Deeds records search. Enter the owner name or document details you have. To connect a record to a specific address, call the Recorder of Deeds at 302-855-7785 for help.
How can I find property owners in Sussex County?
Recorded deeds show who owns a property and when it transferred. Search them in the Sussex County records search, which holds deed records back to February 7, 1989. If you only have an address, call 302-855-7785.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Sussex County?
The county's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year. Assessments are kept apart from recorded documents, so call the Recorder of Deeds at 302-855-7785 and ask to be directed to the office that holds assessment records. Have the address or parcel number ready.
Where can I find Sussex County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills are separate from the Recorder of Deeds' records. Call 302-855-7785, open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and ask for the county office that issues and collects property tax bills. Keep your parcel number or property address ready.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Sussex County?
Search deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents through the Sussex County Recorder of Deeds records search. The Recorder of Deeds office is at 2 The Circle, Georgetown, and also offers electronic recording for filers.
Where can I access Sussex County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps are not part of the Recorder of Deeds records. Call 302-855-7785 and ask which county office provides parcel and GIS mapping for the county's 199,992 parcels. Legal descriptions in recorded deeds can also help you identify a parcel's boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Sussex County?
Permits and zoning are not handled by the Recorder of Deeds. Call 302-855-7785 and ask for the county office that covers permits and land use for your area. Properties inside a town may also follow that town's own permit and zoning rules, so check with it as well.
How can I create a list of property owners in Sussex County?
The online records search is designed for individual lookups. For a larger list or bulk records, call the Recorder of Deeds at 302-855-7785 and ask what can be provided. You can also review ownership transfers one at a time in the records search.