Sussex County property record for 308 Chestnut St, Milton, DE 19968
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 5 bd · 2,088 sqft · built 1860 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,867 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $440,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $888 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 235-20.07-105.00 |
| Primary APN | 235-20.07-105.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,088 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1860 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1860 |
| Lot Area | 7,867 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 61 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 308 CHESTNUT ST |
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| City | MILTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19968-1416 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | CHESTNUT ST PARKER ST |
| Legal Subdivision | MILTON |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| 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.
308 Chestnut St is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2022.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 4 STEVENAGE CIR, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850-2741 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Nov 18, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance COUNTY BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 16, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202251843 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5808 / 310 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 15, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0043430344 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 308 CHESTNUT ST, MILTON, DE 19968-1416 |
| Document Number | 0058080310 |
| Book / Page | 5808 / 310 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220000051843 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 4 STEVENAGE CIR, ROCKVILLE, MD 20850-2741 |
| Document Number | 220000051844 |
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| Date | Nov 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 220000051844 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 308 CHESTNUT ST, MILTON, DE 19968-1416 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0187900153 |
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| Date | Sep 14, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18790/153 |
| Instrument | 20200000042201 |
| Name | COUNTY BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2045 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 308 Chestnut St was $888, down 0.4% 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 | $888.00 (-0.45%) | $15,050 (-) Land $600 Building $14,450 | $422,500 (-) Land $103,600 Building $318,900 |
| 2025 | $892.00 | $15,050 Land $600 Building $14,450 | $422,500 Land $103,600 Building $318,900 |
| 2023 | $741.00 | $15,050 Land $600 Building $14,450 | $30,100 Land $1,200 Building $28,900 |
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 308 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 308 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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