Sussex County property record for 26839 River Rd, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,596 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.574 acres (24,999 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,389 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 132-6.00-67.02 |
| Primary APN | 132-6.00-67.02 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,596 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,999 sqft (0.574 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 30 sqft |
| Granary | 572 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 26839 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-4339 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | S/RD 490 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2060 |
| Census Tract | 50403 |
26839 River Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26839 RIVER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4339 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 26839 RIVER RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4339 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0164130102 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16413/102 |
| Instrument | 31533 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26839 River Rd was $1,389, up 6.6% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Seaford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,389.00 (+6.6%) | $23,650 (-) Land $1,000 Building $22,650 | $368,500 (-) Land $51,400 Building $317,100 |
| 2025 | $1,303.00 | $23,650 Land $1,000 Building $22,650 | $368,500 Land $51,400 Building $317,100 |
| 2023 | $1,182.00 | $23,650 Land $1,000 Building $22,650 | $47,300 Land $2,000 Building $45,300 |
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 26839 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 26839 River Rd is moderate, ranking above 56% 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 56% of the US · above 95% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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