Sussex County property record for 36 Read St, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.341 acres (14,850 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $495 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 531-13.05-123.00 |
| Primary APN | 531-13.05-123.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| Upper Floors Area | 312 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 | 14,850 sqft (0.341 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 99 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 312 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 36 READ ST |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-2106 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | MARTIN FARM SUBD LOT 13 BLK C |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| 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 | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36 READ ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2106 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 1995 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 1995 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2047 / 137 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $495.00 (+5.77%) | $14,900 (-) Land $3,000 Building $11,900 | $236,000 (-) Land $51,500 Building $184,500 |
| 2025 | $468.00 (+6.61%) | $14,900 (-) Land $3,000 Building $11,900 | $236,000 (+691.95%) Land $51,500 Building $184,500 |
| 2023 | $439.00 | $14,900 Land $3,000 Building $11,900 | $29,800 Land $6,000 Building $23,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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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