Sussex County property record for 35 Read St, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 936 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.344 acres (15,002 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $377,500 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,222 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage May 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 531-13.05-122.00 |
| Primary APN | 531-13.05-122.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| Upper Floors Area | 325 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 15,002 sqft (0.344 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 35 READ ST |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-2105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | READ ST LOT 14 BLK C |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2041 |
| Census Tract | 50405 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 35 READ ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2105 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK |
| May 1, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK |
| Apr 27, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 202616199 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6498 / 122 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000014569 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 35 READ ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2105 |
| Document Number | 0064980122 |
| Book / Page | 6498 / 122 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202616199 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,525,100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 35 READ ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2105 |
| Document Number | 0000016200, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202616200 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 35 READ ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2105 |
| Document Number | 0000016199 |
| Book / Page | 6498 / 122 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.16199 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,525,100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 35 READ ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2105 |
| Document Number | 0000016200, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026..16200 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.22% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 35 READ ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2105 |
| Document Number | 0058960219 |
| Book / Page | 5896 / 219 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 47 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000014569 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 35 READ ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2105 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 35 READ ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2105 |
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 | $1,222.00 (+89.16%) | $15,050 (-) Land $3,000 Building $12,050 | $324,200 (-) Land $51,700 Building $272,500 |
| 2025 | $646.00 (+45.82%) | $15,050 (-) Land $3,000 Building $12,050 | $324,200 (+977.08%) Land $51,700 Building $272,500 |
| 2023 | $443.00 | $15,050 Land $3,000 Building $12,050 | $30,100 Land $6,000 Building $24,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1979–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 187 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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