Sussex County property record for 26317 Firetower Rd, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,489 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 5.63 acres (245,243 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Oct 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $851 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 132-8.00-2.00 |
| Primary APN | 132-8.00-2.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,489 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Lot Area | 245,243 sqft (5.63 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 26317 FIRETOWER RD |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-6259 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | E/RT 479 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| 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 | 26317 FIRETOWER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6259 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201433963 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4326 / 140 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 26317 FIRETOWER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6259 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0172520287 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Book Page | 17252/287 |
| Instrument | 201800042918 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Balloon Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $851.00 (+6.51%) | $4,800 (-) Land $1,750 Building $3,050 | $223,300 (-) Land $128,200 Building $95,100 |
| 2025 | $799.00 (+164.57%) | $4,800 (-) Land $1,750 Building $3,050 | $223,300 (+1,808.55%) Land $128,200 Building $95,100 |
| 2023 | $302.00 | $4,800 Land $1,750 Building $3,050 | $11,700 Land $3,500 Building $8,200 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 64% of the US · above 76% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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