Sussex County property record for 12385 Cardinal Rd, Delmar, DE 19940
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,805 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 1.07 acres (46,609 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,679 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2017 Transfer Apr 2017 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 532-14.00-36.04 |
| Primary APN | 532-14.00-36.04 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,805 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 46,609 sqft (1.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 185 ft deep x 252 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 384 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 12385 CARDINAL RD |
|---|---|
| City | DELMAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19940-2321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Description | CRN/CARDINAL RD/ROBIN HOOD RD LOT 4A |
| Legal Subdivision | DELMAR |
| Legal Lot Number | 4A |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 51702 |
12385 Cardinal Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in December 2017.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12383 CARDINAL RD, DELMAR, DE 19940-2321 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Apr 6, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Construction Mortgage FARMERS BK/WILLARDS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0048130263 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 12385 CARDINAL RD, DELMAR, DE 19940-2321 |
| Document Number | 0048130263 |
| Book / Page | 4813 / 263 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 000000046787 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 12383 CARDINAL RD, DELMAR, DE 19940-2321 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2017 |
| Property Address | 12385 CARDINAL RD, DELMAR, DE 19940-2321 |
| Document Number | 0046900089 |
| Book / Page | 004690 / 000089 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12973 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 36302 ROBIN HOOD RD DELMAR DE 199402353, DELMAR, DE 19940-2353 |
| Document Number | 161480089 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016148/000089 |
| Instrument | 12974 |
| Name | FARMERS BK/WILLARDS |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILLARDS, MD 21874 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12385 Cardinal Rd was $1,679, down 2.7% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Delmar School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,679.00 (-2.67%) | $1,000 (-) Land $1,000 | $457,900 (-) Land $60,300 Building $397,600 |
| 2025 | $1,725.00 | $1,000 Land $1,000 | $457,900 Land $60,300 Building $397,600 |
| 2023 | $1,103.00 | $1,000 Land $1,000 | $43,200 Land $3,000 Building $40,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12385 Cardinal Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 risk around 12385 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 Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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