Sussex County property record for 243 N Arch St, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,088 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.081 acres (3,550 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $694 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 431-5.00-121.00 |
| Primary APN | 431-5.00-121.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,088 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 3,550 sqft (0.081 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 71 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 243 N ARCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-3423 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | S/E COR ARCH ST SHIPLEY ST |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 50406 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13030 E ELLIOTTS DAM RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2752 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2262 / 82 |
| 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 | $694.00 (+6.61%) | $5,650 (-) Land $1,050 Building $4,600 | $184,200 (-) Land $22,300 Building $161,900 |
| 2025 | $651.00 (+130.85%) | $5,650 (-) Land $1,050 Building $4,600 | $184,200 (+1,530.09%) Land $22,300 Building $161,900 |
| 2023 | $282.00 | $5,650 Land $1,050 Building $4,600 | $11,300 Land $2,100 Building $9,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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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