21708 Simpler Branch Rd, Georgetown, DE 19947 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 21708 Simpler Branch Rd, Georgetown, DE 19947

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1974
Lot Size	4.5 acres (196,020 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$205,000 (Feb 2015)
Tax Bill	$447 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2025 Mortgage Sep 2025 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`234-9.00-56.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`234-9.00-56.00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,080 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	1,144 sqft
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1974
Effective Year Built	Effective 1974
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	196,020 sqft (4.5 acres)
Garage Area	780 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Deck Area	Deck Area
Patio Area	288 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Street Address	21708 SIMPLER BRANCH RD
City	GEORGETOWN
State	DE
Zip	19947-6624
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AR-1
Legal Description	W/RT 296A 1550'S/RT 292
Legal Subdivision	GEORGETOWN
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	MILTON
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1032
Census Tract	50804

Owner

Source: Sussex County records · APN 234-9.00-56.00

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

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	21708 SIMPLER BRANCH RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-6624
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 18, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage FEDERAL HOUSING COMMISSIONER
Sep 18, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Verified Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 27, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 27, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	20155867
Deed Book / Page	4367 / 78
Prior Transfer Date	Feb 26, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc	0043670078
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

September 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Property Address	21708 SIMPLER BRANCH RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-6624
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 07, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0234530083
Date	Sep 18, 2025
Book Page	23453/83
Instrument	2025000034801

Lender

Name	FEDERAL HOUSING COMMISSIONER
Type	Government Agency

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	909 Months
Due	Jun 18, 2101

September 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Property Address	21708 SIMPLER BRANCH RD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-6624
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 07, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0234530071
Date	Sep 18, 2025
Book Page	23453/71
Instrument	2025000034800

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	909 Months
Due	Jun 18, 2101

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	$447.00 (+12.03%)	$14,800 (-) Land $2,250 Building $12,550	$326,900 (+1,004.39%) Land $127,500 Building $199,400
2023	$399.00	$14,800 Land $2,250 Building $12,550	$29,600 Land $4,500 Building $25,100

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	8 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 65% of the US · above 74% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable Land	Yes

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)
Verizon Fiber	980 / 880

Based on FCC filings for 11 locations within half a mile of this property.

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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