Sussex County property record for 26162 Firetower Rd, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,267 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Sale & Refinance Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 132-3.00-11.00 |
| Primary APN | 132-3.00-11.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Exterior Material | Combination |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 26162 FIRETOWER RD |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-6257 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | W/RT 479 550' SW/RT 20 T#5318 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Legal Tract | 5318 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 50408 |
26162 Firetower Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2022.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26162 FIRETOWER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6257 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance ROCKET MORTGAGE |
| Apr 28, 2021 | Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK |
| Oct 5, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 20, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202234638 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5742 / 14 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 26162 FIRETOWER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6257 |
| Document Number | 0057420014 |
| Book / Page | 5742 / 14 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220000034638 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 26162 FIRETOWER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6257 |
| Document Number | 0212040080 |
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| Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Book Page | 21204/80 |
| Instrument | 20220000034639 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Property Address | 26162 FIRETOWER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6257 |
| Document Number | 0054550175 |
| Book / Page | 5455 / 175 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000027982 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| 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 | 26162 FIRETOWER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6257 |
| Document Number | 0197800327 |
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| Date | Apr 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19780/327 |
| Instrument | 20210000027983 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | 26162 FIRETOWER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6257 |
| Document Number | 0053230138 |
| Book / Page | 005323 / 000138 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 46675 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $105.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 8161 1ST ST SEAFORD DE 199735909, SEAFORD, DE 19973-5909 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26162 Firetower Rd was $1,267, up 6.6% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Seaford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,267.00 (+6.65%) | $1,550 (-) Land $1,500 Building $50 | $335,300 (-) Land $62,100 Building $273,200 |
| 2025 | $1,188.00 | $1,550 Land $1,500 Building $50 | $335,300 Land $62,100 Building $273,200 |
| 2023 | $857.00 | $1,550 Land $1,500 Building $50 | $34,200 Land $3,000 Building $31,200 |
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 26162 Firetower Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
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 26162 Firetower Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 74% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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