Sussex County property record for 12973 Baker Mill Rd, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,504 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $742 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 231-17.00-123.00 |
| Primary APN | 231-17.00-123.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,504 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 483 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 816 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 12973 BAKER MILL RD |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-8244 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | FLEETWOOD ESTATES LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | FLEETWOOD ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 50408 |
12973 Baker Mill Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 1997.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12973 BAKER MILL RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-8244 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2177 / 72 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12973 Baker Mill Rd was $742, down 36.3% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Seaford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $742.00 (-36.31%) | $21,600 (-) Land $1,500 Building $20,100 | $329,500 (-) Land $61,900 Building $267,600 |
| 2025 | $1,165.00 | $21,600 Land $1,500 Building $20,100 | $329,500 Land $61,900 Building $267,600 |
| 2023 | $1,079.00 | $21,600 Land $1,500 Building $20,100 | $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 12973 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 risk around 12973 Baker Mill Rd is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 93% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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.
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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