Sussex County property record for 116 E 5th St, Seaford, DE 19973 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
| Square Footage | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 9,901 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $144,000 (2019) |
| Tax Bill | $602.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 132-1.15-110.02 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Lot Area | 9,901 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 99 ft x 100 ft Depth x Width |
| Street Address | 116 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-4518 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LONGFELLOWS ADD LOT 27 P/O LOTS 25 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLADES |
| Legal Lot Number | 25,27 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Minor Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2044 |
| Census Tract | 50403 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 132-1.15-110.02
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 116 E 5TH ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 06, 2019 | Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 14, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Aug 02, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 06, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 06, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 14, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201915528 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5055 / 102 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 116 E 5TH ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4518 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0176550046 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Book Page | 17655/46 |
| Instrument | 20190000024839 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 06, 2019 |
| Property Address | 116 E 5TH ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4518 |
| Document Number | 0050550102 |
| Book / Page | 5055 / 102 |
| Instrument Date | May 03, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190000015528 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 116 E 5TH ST, BLADES, DE 19973-4518 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Property Address | 116 E 5TH ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4518 |
| Document Number | 0050040110 |
| Book / Page | 005004 / 000110 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2018 |
| Instrument | 1496 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 04, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $195.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 647 FENCE POST LN VIOLA DE 199791426, VIOLA, DE 19979-1426 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 02, 2018 |
| Property Address | 116 E 5TH ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4518 |
| Document Number | 0049270254 |
| Book / Page | 004927 / 000254 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 27984 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $286.52 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 350 HIGHLAND DR LEWISVILLE TX 750674177, LEWISVILLE, TX 75067-4177 |
Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Blades Town |
| Unified School District | Seaford 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 | $602.00 (+10.05%) | $10,750 (-) Land $1,350 Building $9,400 | $170,300 (+677.63%) Land $33,100 Building $137,200 |
| 2023 | $547.00 | $10,750 Land $1,350 Building $9,400 | $21,900 Land $2,700 Building $19,200 |
116 E 5th St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with no wildfire exposure.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020
| Wildfire Risk to Homes | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach of burnable land |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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