Sussex County property record for 238 N Arch St, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 990 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,401 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $42,500 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $795 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 431-5.00-130.00 |
| Primary APN | 431-5.00-130.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 990 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 5,401 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Street Address | 238 N ARCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-3422 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | W/ARCH ST LOT 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 50406 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1152, BUXTON, NC 27920-1152 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 11, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201244717 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4069 / 339 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Seaford City |
| Unified School District | Seaford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $795.00 (+6.57%) | $6,850 (-) Land $900 Building $5,950 | $211,000 (-) Land $25,400 Building $185,600 |
| 2025 | $746.00 (+118.13%) | $6,850 (-) Land $900 Building $5,950 | $211,000 (+1,440.15%) Land $25,400 Building $185,600 |
| 2023 | $342.00 | $6,850 Land $900 Building $5,950 | $13,700 Land $1,800 Building $11,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 Claims | 2 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SEAFORD WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,699 people · EPA ID DE0000246 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Radium resolved · Oct 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 356 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Bloosurf, T-Mobile.
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