Sussex County property record for 26759 River Rd, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,088 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 1.14 acres (49,658 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Aug 1984) |
| Tax Bill | $528 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 132-6.00-71.00 |
| Primary APN | 132-6.00-71.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,088 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Lot Area | 49,658 sqft (1.14 acres) |
| Street Address | 26759 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-4341 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | E/RT 490 1270' SW/CANAL LANE |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2060 |
| Census Tract | 50403 |
26759 River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1984.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26759 RIVER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4341 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 1984 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1291 / 76 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26759 River Rd was $528, up 8.2% 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 | $528.00 (+8.2%) | $20,050 (-) Land $2,000 Building $18,050 | $252,000 (+2.4%) Land $64,200 Building $187,800 |
| 2025 | $488.00 | $20,050 Land $2,000 Building $18,050 | $246,100 Land $64,200 Building $181,900 |
| 2023 | $590.00 | $20,050 Land $2,000 Building $18,050 | $40,100 Land $4,000 Building $36,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 26759 River 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 17 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 17 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 26759 River Rd is moderate, ranking above 53% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 53% of the US · above 94% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 20 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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