Sussex County property record for 308 5th St, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.179 acres (7,802 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $782 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 431-1.00-19.00 |
| Primary APN | 431-1.00-19.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,802 sqft (0.179 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 308 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-2608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | WRIGHTS 2ND ADD LOT 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 50406 |
308 5th St is owned by a company that acquired it in July 1997.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 505, SEAFORD, DE 19973-0505 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3051 / 266 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 308 5th St was $782, up 6.7% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Seaford City |
| Unified School District | Seaford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $782.00 (+6.68%) | $11,500 (-) Land $1,150 Building $10,350 | $207,500 (-) Land $28,400 Building $179,100 |
| 2025 | $733.00 | $11,500 Land $1,150 Building $10,350 | $207,500 Land $28,400 Building $179,100 |
| 2023 | $574.00 | $11,500 Land $1,150 Building $10,350 | $23,000 Land $2,300 Building $20,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 308 5th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2012.
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 Claims | 2 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
| 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 308 5th St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | SEAFORD WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,699 people · EPA ID DE0000246 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Radium resolved · Oct 2020 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 217 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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