Sussex County property record for 303 Chestnut St, Milton, DE 19968
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1,224 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,386 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $375 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 235-20.07-111.00 |
| Primary APN | 235-20.07-111.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 4,386 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 43 ft wide |
| Street Address | 303 CHESTNUT ST |
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| City | MILTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19968-1415 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | E/CHESTNUT ST 45'S/COULTER ST |
| Legal Subdivision | MILTON |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 50805 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Milton Historic District (Additional Documentation) listed 1982 · 89 contributing resources · NRIS 82002366 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
303 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 1999.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 303 CHESTNUT ST, MILTON, DE 19968-1415 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 15, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 15, 1999 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2421 / 245 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 303 Chestnut St was $375, down 0.8% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Milton Town |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $375.00 (-0.79%) | $4,600 (-) Land $350 Building $4,250 | $297,300 (-) Land $81,900 Building $215,400 |
| 2025 | $378.00 | $4,600 Land $350 Building $4,250 | $297,300 Land $81,900 Building $215,400 |
| 2023 | $133.00 | $4,600 Land $350 Building $4,250 | $9,200 Land $700 Building $8,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 303 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 31 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 31 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2023 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 303 Chestnut St 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MILTON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 3,200 people · EPA ID DE0000629 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 200 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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