Sussex County property record for 1237 Orchid Dr, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
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| Details | 1,540 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 0.053 acres (2,288 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $769 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 531-10.00-508.00 |
| Primary APN | 531-10.00-508.00 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,540 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 2,288 sqft (0.053 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 88 ft deep x 26 ft wide |
| Street Address | 1237 ORCHID DR |
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| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-7621 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | BELLE AYRE TOWNHOMES LOT 41 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 50405 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 1237 ORCHID DR, SEAFORD, DE 19973-7621 |
| Document Number | 0182080301 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 300 DELAWARE AVE #1370 WILMINGTON DE 198011658, 1370, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-1658 |
| Document Number | 0182080301 |
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| Date | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Book Page | 018208/000301 |
| Instrument | 9938 |
| Name | M&T BK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | 1 M AND T PLZ, BUFFALO, NY 14203-2309 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Seaford City |
| Unified School District | Seaford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $600 (-) Land $600 | $1,200 (-96.1%) Land $1,200 | |
| 2023 | $769.00 | $600 Land $600 | $30,800 Land $1,200 Building $29,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2006–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2021 · river or lake flooding |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| 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 cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SEAFORD WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,699 people · EPA ID DE0000246 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Radium resolved · Oct 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 107 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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