Sussex County property record for 39 Read St, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,542 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.356 acres (15,503 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,215 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Mortgage Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 531-13.05-115.00 |
| Primary APN | 531-13.05-115.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,542 sqft Living Area |
| Upper Floors Area | 498 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 | 15,503 sqft (0.356 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,296 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Enclosed Glass Porch |
| Porch Area | 296 sqft |
| Patio Area | 816 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 39 READ ST |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-2105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | MARTIN FARM SUBD LOT 1 BLK D |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| 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 | 39 READ ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2105 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY OF HSNG AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Jul 11, 2022 | Personal Representative Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| May 28, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 28, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202233172 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5736 / 230 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 27, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0040800251 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 39 READ ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2105 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0219220190 |
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| Date | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Book Page | 21922/190 |
| Instrument | 2023000028436 |
| Name | SECRETARY OF HSNG AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 348 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 39 READ ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2105 |
| Document Number | 0057360230 |
| Book / Page | 5736 / 230 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220000033172 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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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| Address | 39 READ ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2105 |
| Document Number | 0211830285 |
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| Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Book Page | 21183/285 |
| Instrument | 20220000033173 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 39 READ ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2105 |
| Document Number | 0052440127 |
| Book / Page | 005244 / 000127 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 21689 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $660.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 601 WATER ST #403 SEAFORD DE 199733520, 403, SEAFORD, DE 19973-3520 |
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 | $1,215.00 (+6.67%) | $17,200 (-) Land $2,800 Building $14,400 | $322,200 (-) Land $52,200 Building $270,000 |
| 2025 | $1,139.00 (+32.6%) | $17,200 (-) Land $2,800 Building $14,400 | $322,200 (+836.63%) Land $52,200 Building $270,000 |
| 2023 | $859.00 | $17,200 Land $2,800 Building $14,400 | $34,400 Land $5,600 Building $28,800 |
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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