Sussex County property record for 406 Chestnut St, Milton, DE 19968
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1,560 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (5,998 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $239,000 (Sep 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $660 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 235-20.07-44.00 |
| Primary APN | 235-20.07-44.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Lot Area | 5,998 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Street Address | 406 CHESTNUT ST |
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| City | MILTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19968-1318 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | W/CHESTNUT ST 127' S/WHARTON ST LOT |
| Legal Subdivision | MILTON |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2046 |
| 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.
406 Chestnut St is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2003.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1405 23RD ST S, ARLINGTON, VA 22202-1563 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2886 / 99 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 406 Chestnut St was $660, down 0.5% 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 | $660.00 (-0.45%) | $5,700 (-) Land $500 Building $5,200 | $314,000 (-) Land $91,900 Building $222,100 |
| 2025 | $663.00 | $5,700 Land $500 Building $5,200 | $314,000 Land $91,900 Building $222,100 |
| 2023 | $280.00 | $5,700 Land $500 Building $5,200 | $11,400 Land $1,000 Building $10,400 |
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 406 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 406 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 | 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 | 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 |
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| 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 211 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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