Sussex County property record for 25534 Smith Way, Milton, DE 19968
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,664 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 0.79 acres (34,412 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $273,302 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $366 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 235-7.00-83.12 |
| Primary APN | 235-7.00-83.12 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,664 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 34,412 sqft (0.79 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 203 ft deep x 207 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 384 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 25534 SMITH WAY |
|---|---|
| City | MILTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19968-2920 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Description | W/RD 233 N/SMITH LANE PARCELS B C |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 50801 |
25534 Smith Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2019.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25534 SMITH WAY, MILTON, DE 19968-2920 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage TIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Aug 15, 2019 | Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · FHA Mortgage TIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| May 10, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 10, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201929477 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5105 / 100 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 25534 SMITH WAY, MILTON, DE 19968-2920 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Title Company | ADVANTAGE TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0183570185 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18357/185 |
| Instrument | 20200000018325 |
| Name | TIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Property Address | 25534 SMITH WAY, MILTON, DE 19968-2920 |
| Document Number | 0051050100 |
| Book / Page | 5105 / 100 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190000029477 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 25534 SMITH WAY, MILTON, DE 19968-2920 |
| Document Number | 190000029478 |
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| Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 190000029478 |
| Name | TIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Number | 0051050100 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Book Page | 5105/100 |
| Instrument | 20190000029477 |
| Name | TIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 25534 SMITH WAY, MILTON, DE 19968-2920 |
| Document Number | 0050570297 |
| Book / Page | 005057 / 000297 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 16145 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $60.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5000 CLAYTON RD MARYVILLE TN 378045550, MARYVILLE, TN 37804-5550 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 25534 Smith Way was $366, down 0.5% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $366.00 (-0.54%) | $1,500 (-) Land $1,500 | $174,400 (-) Land $44,200 Building $130,200 |
| 2025 | $368.00 | $1,500 Land $1,500 | $174,400 Land $44,200 Building $130,200 |
| 2023 | $775.00 | $1,500 Land $1,500 | $31,500 Land $3,000 Building $28,500 |
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 25534 Smith Way in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 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 25534 Smith Way is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 70 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 |
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