Sussex County property record for 209 E Clarke Ave, Milford, DE 19963
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,056 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.531 acres (23,130 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $266,000 (Oct 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $745 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 330-11.05-222.00 |
| Primary APN | 330-11.05-222.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,056 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,130 sqft (0.531 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 154 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 288 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 209 E CLARKE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MILFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19963-2819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | VINAL BENNETT LOT LOT 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | MILFORD |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILFORD SOUTH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 50104 |
209 E Clarke Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2023.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 209 E CLARKE AVE, MILFORD, DE 19963-2819 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NFM INC |
| Mar 16, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202334392 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5982 / 266 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0056620318 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 209 E CLARKE AVE, MILFORD, DE 19963-2819 |
| Document Number | 0059820266 |
| Book / Page | 5982 / 266 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000034392 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $66.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 209 E CLARKE AVE, MILFORD, DE 19963-2819 |
| Document Number | 2023000034393 |
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| Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000034393 |
| Name | NFM INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Document Number | 0220090061 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Book Page | 22009/61 |
| Instrument | 2023000034394 |
| Name | DELWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | 18 THE GRN, DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2033 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 209 E CLARKE AVE, MILFORD, DE 19963-2819 |
| Document Number | 0056620318 |
| Book / Page | 5662 / 318 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220000013402 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 851 SEABREEZE RD, FREDERICA, DE 19946-2318 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 209 E Clarke Ave was $745, down 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Milford City |
| Unified School District | Milford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $745.00 (-0.27%) | $11,650 (-) Land $2,000 Building $9,650 | $243,600 (-) Land $60,500 Building $183,100 |
| 2025 | $747.00 | $11,650 Land $2,000 Building $9,650 | $243,600 Land $60,500 Building $183,100 |
| 2023 | $11,650 Land $2,000 Building $9,650 | $23,300 Land $4,000 Building $19,300 |
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 209 E Clarke Ave 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 | 1 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 209 E Clarke Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MILFORD WATER DEPARTMENT serves 9,800 people · EPA ID DE0000616 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Fluoride resolved · Jun 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 291 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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