Sussex County property record for 15869 Smith Haven Rd, Ellendale, DE 19941
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 13.4 acres (584,575 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $400,000 (Nov 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,524 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 230-30.00-20.00 |
| Primary APN | 230-30.00-20.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 584,575 sqft (13.4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Glass Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 522 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 666 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 15869 SMITH HAVEN RD |
|---|---|
| City | ELLENDALE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19941-3142 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR1 |
| Legal Description | E/RT 42 CORNER N/RT 609 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELLENDALE |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILFORD SOUTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 50200 |
15869 Smith Haven Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2016.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15869 SMITH HAVEN RD, ELLENDALE, DE 19941-3142 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201642734 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4630 / 120 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15869 Smith Haven Rd was $1,524, down 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Milford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,524.00 (-0.26%) | $47,200 (-) Land $2,450 Building $44,750 | $489,300 (-) Land $139,700 Building $349,600 |
| 2025 | $1,528.00 | $47,200 Land $2,450 Building $44,750 | $489,300 Land $139,700 Building $349,600 |
| 2023 | $2,652.00 | $47,200 Land $2,450 Building $44,750 | $94,400 Land $4,900 Building $89,500 |
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 15869 Smith Haven Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 15869 Smith Haven Rd is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 89% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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