Sussex County property record for 15985 Messick Rd, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,539 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.73 acres (31,790 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $159,700 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $844 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 232-2.00-20.06 |
| Primary APN | 232-2.00-20.06 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,539 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 31,790 sqft (0.73 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 183 ft deep x 209 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 15985 MESSICK RD |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-8316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | N/RD 473 665' W/RT 20 LOT 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3045 |
| Census Tract | 51701 |
15985 Messick Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2016.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15985 MESSICK RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-8316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20168498 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4517 / 291 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15985 Messick Rd was $844, up 6.6% 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 | $844.00 (+6.57%) | $14,050 (-) Land $1,500 Building $12,550 | $223,500 (-) Land $55,400 Building $168,100 |
| 2025 | $792.00 | $14,050 Land $1,500 Building $12,550 | $223,500 Land $55,400 Building $168,100 |
| 2023 | $703.00 | $14,050 Land $1,500 Building $12,550 | $28,100 Land $3,000 Building $25,100 |
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 15985 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 15985 Messick Rd is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 85% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 19 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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