Sussex County property record for 118 E 5th St, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,248 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $4,000 (May 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $695 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Refinance Apr 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 132-1.15-109.00 |
| Primary APN | 132-1.15-109.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Street Address | 118 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-4518 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | LONGFELLOWS ADD LOT 31 P/O LOTS 29 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | BLADES |
| Legal Lot Number | 29,31 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2044 |
| Census Tract | 50403 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 132-1.15-109.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 118 E 5TH ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4518 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
| Apr 04, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI MR COOPER |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 07, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 07, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 118 E 5TH ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4518 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0209250229 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Book Page | 20925/229 |
| Instrument | 20220000015606 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 118 E 5TH ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4518 |
| Document Number | 0168530083 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 04, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 01, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 118 E 5TH ST BLADES DE 199734518, BLADES, DE 19973-4518 |
| Document Number | 0168530083 |
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| Date | Apr 18, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016853/000083 |
| Instrument | 13663 |
| Name | MR COOPER |
|---|---|
| Address | DALLAS, TX 75201 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 17, 2033 |
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 and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $695.00 (+10.49%) | $12,600 (-) Land $1,350 Building $11,250 | $196,600 (+680.16%) Land $33,200 Building $163,400 |
| 2023 | $629.00 | $12,600 Land $1,350 Building $11,250 | $25,200 Land $2,700 Building $22,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| 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 as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Pocomoke Holdings, Verizon.
Based on FCC filings for 385 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | TOWN OF BLADES serves 1,400 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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