26565 River Rd, Seaford, DE 19973 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 26565 River Rd, Seaford, DE 19973

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,100 sqft · built 1997
Lot Size1.87 acres (81,457 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$425,000 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill$1,303 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2026 Transfer
Aug 2023 Sale
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN132-6.00-75.04

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN132-6.00-75.04

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures15 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,100 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,724 sqft
Upper Floors Area756 sqft
Basement Area1,512 sqft
Finished Basement1,512 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,456 sqft
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1997
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1997
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area81,457 sqft (1.87 acres)
Garage Area784 sqft
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces
Pool Area896 sqft
PorchSlab
Porch Area192 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address26565 RIVER RD
CitySEAFORD
StateDE
Zip19973-4344
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAR1
Legal DescriptionS/RD 490 CORNER PRIVATE RD
Legal SubdivisionSEAFORD
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionSEAFORD
Census Block Group2
Census Block2060
Census Tract50403

Owner

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address26565 RIVER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4344
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 18, 2026Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Aug 22, 2023Deed, Transfer
Nov 1, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage
MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO
Jun 8, 2021Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance
EMBRACE HOME LOANS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 8, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 8, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202137275
Deed Book / Page5483 / 37
Last Transfer DateAug 17, 2023
Transfer Doc0059610087
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2026: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateMar 18, 2026
Property Address26565 RIVER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4344
Document Number0064730111
Book / Page6473 / 111
Instrument DateMar 16, 2026
Instrument2026000009722
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 7, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address26565 RIVER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4344

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address26565 RIVER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4344

August 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateAug 22, 2023
Property Address26565 RIVER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4344
Document Number0059610087
Book / Page5961 / 87
Instrument DateAug 17, 2023
Instrument2023000029406
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 12, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address26565 RIVER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4344

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address26565 RIVER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4344

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address26565 RIVER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4344
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0179160209
DateNov 1, 2019
Book Page17916/209
Instrument20190000041490
Lender
NameMANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeBalloon Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

June 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateJun 8, 2021
Property Address26565 RIVER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4344
Document Number0054830037
Book / Page5483 / 37
Instrument DateMay 21, 2021
Instrument20210000037275
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 12, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address26565 RIVER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4344

Mortgage

Document Number0199460331
DateJun 8, 2021
Book Page19946/331
Instrument20210000037276
Lender
NameEMBRACE HOME LOANS INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
Unified School DistrictSeaford School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,303.00 (+9.4%)$31,350 (-) Land $2,500 Building $28,850$478,300 (-) Land $75,500 Building $402,800
2025$1,191.00 (+11.73%)$31,350 (-) Land $2,500 Building $28,850$478,300 (+662.84%) Land $75,500 Building $402,800
2023$1,066.00$31,350 Land $2,500 Building $28,850$62,700 Land $5,000 Building $57,700

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 17 policies
Nearby Flood Policies17 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 52% of the US · above 93% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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