12841 Baker Mill Rd, Seaford, DE 19973 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 12841 Baker Mill Rd, Seaford, DE 19973

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,288 sqft · built 1998
Lot Size	0.56 acres (24,381 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$150,000 (Aug 2016)
Tax Bill	$774 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2024 Mortgage Jul 2022 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`231-17.00-31.04`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`231-17.00-31.04`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,288 sqft Living Area
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1998
Effective Year Built	Effective 1998
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	24,381 sqft (0.56 acres)
Lot Dimensions	189 ft deep x 129 ft wide
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Patio Area	84 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Street Address	12841 BAKER MILL RD
City	SEAFORD
State	DE
Zip	19973-6371
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AR1
Legal Description	N/RT 483 179'W/RT 484
Legal Subdivision	SEAFORD
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	SEAFORD
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1008
Census Tract	50408

Owner

12841 Baker Mill Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2016.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	12841 BAKER MILL RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6371
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 1, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Jul 25, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 29, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 29, 2016 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 31, 1998
Deed Document Number	201629481
Deed Book / Page	4587 / 194
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Property Address	12841 BAKER MILL RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6371
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 22, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0223090060
Date	Apr 1, 2024
Book Page	22309/60
Instrument	2024000010428

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2054

July 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Property Address	12841 BAKER MILL RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6371
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 17, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0212100288
Date	Jul 25, 2022
Book Page	21210/288
Instrument	20220000035150

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	301 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 12841 Baker Mill Rd was $774, up 6.6% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Sussex County
Unified School District	Seaford School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$774.00 (+6.61%)	$11,050 (-) Land $1,250 Building $9,800	$205,300 (-) Land $51,200 Building $154,100
2025	$726.00	$11,050 Land $1,250 Building $9,800	$205,300 Land $51,200 Building $154,100
2023	$552.00	$11,050 Land $1,250 Building $9,800	$22,100 Land $2,500 Building $19,600

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 12841 Baker Mill 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	3 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 12841 Baker Mill Rd is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 44% of the US · above 88% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood	0.06% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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 81 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35

May also be available: Mediacom Xtream, Verizon.

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