17973 Murphy Ln, Georgetown, DE 19947 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 17973 Murphy Ln, Georgetown, DE 19947

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1992
Lot Size	2.77 acres (120,661 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$210,000 (Nov 2021)
Tax Bill	$525 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`135-6.00-21.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`135-6.00-21.00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,120 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,204 sqft
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1992
Effective Year Built	Effective 1992
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	120,661 sqft (2.77 acres)
Garage Area	230 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Slab
Porch Area	114 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	192 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Street Address	17973 MURPHY LN
City	GEORGETOWN
State	DE
Zip	19947-3232
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AR-1
Legal Description	W/R.R. TRKS. 500' N/RT.565
Legal Subdivision	GEORGETOWN
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	MILFORD SOUTH
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2016
Census Tract	50200

Owner

Source: Sussex County records · APN 135-6.00-21.00

Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	17973 MURPHY LN, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-3232
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 17, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Nov 17, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 27, 1992
Deed Document Number	202171074
Deed Book / Page	5593 / 332
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

November 2021: Personal Representative Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Personal Representative Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Nov 17, 2021
Property Address	17973 MURPHY LN, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-3232
Document Number	0055930332
Book / Page	5593 / 332
Instrument Date	Nov 15, 2021
Instrument	20210000071074
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 15, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	17973 MURPHY LN, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-3232

Mortgage

Document Number	0205260239
Date	Nov 17, 2021
Book Page	20526/239
Instrument	20210000071075

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 01, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Sussex County
Unified School District	Indian River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$525.00 (-8.85%)	$13,250 (-) Land $2,000 Building $11,250	$232,200 (+776.23%) Land $86,600 Building $145,600
2023	$576.00	$13,250 Land $2,000 Building $11,250	$26,500 Land $4,000 Building $22,500

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	1 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 40% of the US · above 83% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood	0.05% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35

Based on FCC filings for 6 locations within half a mile of this property.

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