12212 Cardinal Rd, Delmar, DE 19940 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 12212 Cardinal Rd, Delmar, DE 19940

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1,238 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size0.524 acres (22,825 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$159,900 (May 2017)
Tax Bill$937 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2025 Mortgage
Mar 2023 Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN532-14.00-33.02

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN532-14.00-33.02

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,238 sqft Living Area
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1975
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1975
Lot Area22,825 sqft (0.524 acres)
Lot Dimensions202 ft deep x 113 ft wide
Garage TypeMixed
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Location & Zoning

Street Address12212 CARDINAL RD
CityDELMAR
StateDE
Zip19940-2319
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeGR
Legal DescriptionBEVERLYN ACRES LOT 11
Legal SubdivisionDELMAR
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL-DELMAR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2024
Census Tract51702

Owner

12212 Cardinal Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2017.

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address12212 CARDINAL RD, DELMAR, DE 19940-2319
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 6, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NEWREZ LLC
Mar 1, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
MERIDIAN BANK
May 8, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
MERIDIAN BANK
Oct 29, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
USAA FSB
Jan 23, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 8, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 8, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 23, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2017123
Deed Book / Page4704 / 134
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

November 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address12212 CARDINAL RD, DELMAR, DE 19940-2319
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 9, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0235790253
DateNov 6, 2025
Book Page23579/253
Instrument2025000041967
Lender
NameNEWREZ LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueDec 1, 2055

March 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address12212 CARDINAL RD, DELMAR, DE 19940-2319
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 11, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0216050274
DateMar 1, 2023
Book Page21605/274
Instrument2023000006873
Lender
NameMERIDIAN BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMar 1, 2053

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address12212 CARDINAL RD, DELMAR, DE 19940-2319
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0162050278
DateMay 8, 2017
Book Page16205/278
Instrument17124
Lender
NameMERIDIAN BANK
TypeBank
AddressPLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJun 1, 2047

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address12212 CARDINAL RD, DELMAR, DE 19940-2319
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0189680211
DateOct 29, 2020
Book Page18968/211
Instrument20200000052025
Lender
NameUSAA FSB
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueNov 1, 2050

January 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateJan 23, 2017
Property Address12212 CARDINAL RD, DELMAR, DE 19940-2319
Document Number0046540196
Book / Page004654 / 000196
Instrument DateNov 25, 2016
Instrument2722
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 20, 2017

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address12212 CARDINAL RD DELMAR DE 199402319, DELMAR, DE 19940-2319

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 12212 Cardinal Rd was $937, down 2.6% from the year before.

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
Unified School DistrictDelmar School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$937.00 (-2.6%)$10,200 (-) Land $1,000 Building $9,200$251,500 (-) Land $48,400 Building $203,100
2025$962.00$10,200 Land $1,000 Building $9,200$251,500 Land $48,400 Building $203,100
2023$538.00$10,200 Land $1,000 Building $9,200$20,400 Land $2,000 Building $18,400

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 12212 Cardinal Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force

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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 12212 Cardinal Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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