Sussex County property record for 26178 Firetower Rd, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,614 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.689 acres (30,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $750 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Mortgage Jul 2021 Refinance + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 132-3.00-12.00 |
| Primary APN | 132-3.00-12.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,614 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 30,000 sqft (0.689 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| Pool Area | 132 sqft |
| Street Address | 26178 FIRETOWER RD |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-6257 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Description | W/RD HWT 20 TO LAUREL |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 50408 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 484 LONG BRANCH RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6253 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Jul 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Feb 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANCE CO |
| Sep 4, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 3, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 3, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201932339 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5115 / 326 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 28, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0049860119 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 26178 FIRETOWER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6257 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0222770161 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Book Page | 22277/161 |
| Instrument | 2024000008298 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 26178 FIRETOWER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6257 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0201280243 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Book Page | 20128/243 |
| Instrument | 20210000047782 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 26178 FIRETOWER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6257 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0193590294 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19359/294 |
| Instrument | 20210000006497 |
| Name | AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANCE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Property Address | 26178 FIRETOWER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6257 |
| Document Number | 0051150326 |
| Book / Page | 5115 / 326 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190000032339 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 | 484 LONG BRANCH RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6253 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 26178 FIRETOWER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6257 |
| Document Number | 0049860119 |
| Book / Page | 004986 / 000119 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 44233 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $565.19 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Association |
| Address | 3476 STATEVIEW BLVD FORT MILL SC 297157203, FORT MILL, SC 29715-7203 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $750.00 (+6.53%) | $22,050 (-) Land $1,500 Building $20,550 | $198,200 (-) Land $54,400 Building $143,800 |
| 2025 | $704.00 (-36.29%) | $22,050 (-) Land $1,500 Building $20,550 | $198,200 (+349.43%) Land $54,400 Building $143,800 |
| 2023 | $1,105.00 | $22,050 Land $1,500 Building $20,550 | $44,100 Land $3,000 Building $41,100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
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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