Sussex County property record for 27279 Johnson Rd, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,188 sqft · built 1943 |
| Lot Size | 19 acres (829,382 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,342 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Refinance Apr 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 132-6.00-85.00 |
| Primary APN | 132-6.00-85.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,188 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1943 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1943 |
| Lot Area | 829,382 sqft (19 acres) |
| Street Address | 27279 JOHNSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-4377 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | SE/RT 488 2500' SW/RT 13A |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 50403 |
27279 Johnson Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2018.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 27279 JOHNSON RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4377 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance RIVER CITY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 6, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 1999 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2399 / 145 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0048660295 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 27279 JOHNSON RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4377 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0200440172 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Book Page | 20044/172 |
| Instrument | 20210000042895 |
| Name | RIVER CITY MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 27279 JOHNSON RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4377 |
| Document Number | 0048660295 |
| Book / Page | 4866 / 295 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 000000011987 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 26 HAINES ST, NEWARK, DE 19711-4611 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 27279 Johnson Rd was $1,342, 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 | $1,342.00 (+6.59%) | $8,100 (-) Land $2,800 Building $5,300 | $356,000 (-) Land $256,300 Building $99,700 |
| 2025 | $1,259.00 | $8,100 Land $2,800 Building $5,300 | $356,000 Land $256,300 Building $99,700 |
| 2023 | $404.00 | $8,100 Land $2,800 Building $5,300 | $16,200 Land $5,600 Building $10,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 27279 Johnson Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1978–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 27279 Johnson 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 136 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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