Sussex County property record for 26285 Cave Neck Rd, Milton, DE 19968
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.806 acres (35,088 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Apr 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $314 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale Jun 2023 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 235-21.00-35.04 |
| Primary APN | 235-21.00-35.04 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 35,088 sqft (0.806 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 368 ft deep x 203 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 26285 CAVE NECK RD |
|---|---|
| City | MILTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19968-2824 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | NE/CAVE NECK RD 1132'NW/ROUND POLE BRIDGE RD LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | MILTON |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 50806 |
26285 Cave Neck Rd is held in a trust since April 2017.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26285 CAVE NECK RD, MILTON, DE 19968-2824 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
| May 3, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Feb 17, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage M&T BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3777 / 112 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0047020217 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 26285 CAVE NECK RD, MILTON, DE 19968-2824 |
| Document Number | 0000018770 |
| Book / Page | 6508 / 140 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202618770 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 26285 CAVE NECK RD, MILTON, DE 19968-2824 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 26285 CAVE NECK RD, MILTON, DE 19968-2824 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0218430193 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Book Page | 21843/193 |
| Instrument | 2023000022947 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 26285 CAVE NECK RD, MILTON, DE 19968-2824 |
| Document Number | 0047020217 |
| Book / Page | 004702 / 000217 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 16543 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 26285 CAVE NECK RD MILTON DE 199682824, MILTON, DE 19968-2824 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 26285 CAVE NECK RD, MILTON, DE 19968-2824 |
| Document Number | 0161730005 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 26285 CAVE NECK RD MILTON DE 199682824, MILTON, DE 19968-2824 |
| Document Number | 0161730005 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 20, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016173/000005 |
| Instrument | 14671 |
| Name | M&T BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Apr 19, 2032 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26285 Cave Neck Rd was $314, down 0.6% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $314.00 (-0.63%) | $17,000 (-) Land $1,750 Building $15,250 | $249,000 (-) Land $53,100 Building $195,900 |
| 2025 | $316.00 | $17,000 Land $1,750 Building $15,250 | $249,000 Land $53,100 Building $195,900 |
| 2023 | $494.00 | $17,000 Land $1,750 Building $15,250 | $34,000 Land $3,500 Building $30,500 |
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 26285 Cave Neck Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 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 26285 Cave Neck Rd 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 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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