Sussex County property record for 15368 Messick Rd, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,176 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.47 acres (20,473 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $257 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 232-2.00-12.00 |
| Primary APN | 232-2.00-12.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Lot Area | 20,473 sqft (0.47 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 195 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Street Address | 15368 MESSICK RD |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-8207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | SW/RT 473 132'SE/RT 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 51701 |
15368 Messick Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 1994.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15368 MESSICK RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-8207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 1994 |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 1994 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1979 / 188 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 15368 MESSICK RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-8207 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0196750319 |
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| Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19675/319 |
| Instrument | 20210000022414 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2041 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15368 Messick Rd was $257, up 5.8% 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 | $257.00 (+5.76%) | $12,300 (-) Land $1,500 Building $10,800 | $121,900 (-) Land $49,000 Building $72,900 |
| 2025 | $243.00 | $12,300 Land $1,500 Building $10,800 | $121,900 Land $49,000 Building $72,900 |
| 2023 | $363.00 | $12,300 Land $1,500 Building $10,800 | $24,600 Land $3,000 Building $21,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15368 Messick 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 | 2 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 15368 Messick Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 80% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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