Sussex County property record for 1526 Beach Plum Dr, Milton, DE 19968
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 930 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (May 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $1,079 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 230-24.00-53.00 |
| Primary APN | 230-24.00-53.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 930 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,001 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 448 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 1526 BEACH PLUM DR |
|---|---|
| City | MILTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19968-9503 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | NORTH SHORES SEC 2 LOT 16 BLK A BLK A |
| Legal Subdivision | BROADKILL BEACH |
| Legal Block | A,A |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 50905 |
1526 Beach Plum Dr is held in a trust since June 2025.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11 KRAFFERT CT, NEWARK, DE 19711-2345 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 15, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0063130284 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1526 Beach Plum Dr was $1,079, down 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,079.00 (-0.37%) | $13,650 (-) Land $4,350 Building $9,300 | $513,000 (-) Land $259,700 Building $253,300 |
| 2025 | $1,083.00 | $13,650 Land $4,350 Building $9,300 | $513,000 Land $259,700 Building $253,300 |
| 2023 | $672.00 | $13,650 Land $4,350 Building $9,300 | $27,300 Land $8,700 Building $18,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1526 Beach Plum Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 10.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 277 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 277 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 20 (1998–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 20 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2026 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1526 Beach Plum Dr is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 91% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 80 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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