Sussex County property record for 12544 Ponder Rd, Ellendale, DE 19941
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,644 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 10.3 acres (448,668 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Apr 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $915 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 230-27.00-16.00 |
| Primary APN | 230-27.00-16.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,644 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 448,668 sqft (10.3 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Glass Porch |
| Porch Area | 119 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 12544 PONDER RD |
|---|---|
| City | ELLENDALE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19941-2520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | NEAR ELLENDALE N S/RT 232 1450' N/RT 16 T#5027 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELLENDALE |
| Legal Tract | 5027 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILFORD SOUTH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 50200 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12544 PONDER RD, ELLENDALE, DE 19941-2520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 566 / 604 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Milford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $915.00 (-0.22%) | $5,000 (-) Land $2,150 Building $2,850 | $275,500 (-) Land $162,200 Building $113,300 |
| 2025 | $917.00 (+129.25%) | $5,000 (-) Land $2,150 Building $2,850 | $275,500 (+2,655%) Land $162,200 Building $113,300 |
| 2023 | $400.00 | $5,000 Land $2,150 Building $2,850 | $10,000 Land $4,300 Building $5,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 67% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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