Sussex County property record for 16970 Spruce Rd, Ellendale, DE 19941
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 712 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,033 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $556 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 230-26.00-82.00 |
| Primary APN | 230-26.00-82.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 712 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 6,033 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 276 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 16970 SPRUCE RD |
|---|---|
| City | ELLENDALE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19941-2931 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | SE/RT 595A CORNER S/RT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELLENDALE |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILFORD SOUTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 50200 |
16970 Spruce Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16970 SPRUCE RD, ELLENDALE, DE 19941-2931 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16970 Spruce Rd was $556, 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 | Milford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $556.00 (-0.36%) | $6,700 (-) Land $750 Building $5,950 | $180,500 (-) Land $42,600 Building $137,900 |
| 2025 | $558.00 | $6,700 Land $750 Building $5,950 | $180,500 Land $42,600 Building $137,900 |
| 2023 | $377.00 | $6,700 Land $750 Building $5,950 | $13,400 Land $1,500 Building $11,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16970 Spruce 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 16970 Spruce 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 65% of the US · above 74% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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