Sussex County property record for 4917 Briarhook Rd, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,216 sqft · built 1898 |
| Lot Size | 1.43 acres (62,291 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $77,777 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $603 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2017 Sale Apr 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 531-6.00-22.00 |
| Primary APN | 531-6.00-22.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,216 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1898 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1898 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 62,291 sqft (1.43 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Glass Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 360 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 94 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 4917 BRIARHOOK RD |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-6613 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | N/RT 557 APPROX 3930'W/RT 30 4917 BRIARHOOK RD SEAFORD |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 50401 |
4917 Briarhook Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2017.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4917 BRIARHOOK RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6613 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 13, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201712607 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4688 / 310 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 26, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0043700073 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4917 BRIARHOOK RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6613 |
| Document Number | 0046880310 |
| Book / Page | 004688 / 000310 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12607 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $233.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 58 BOTSFORD HILL RD NEWTOWN CT 064702742, NEWTOWN, CT 06470-2742 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 4917 BRIARHOOK RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6613 |
| Document Number | 0046930107 |
| Book / Page | 004693 / 000107 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 13843 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 4, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 58 BOTSFORD HILL RD NEWTOWN CT 064702742, NEWTOWN, CT 06470-2742 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4917 Briarhook Rd was $603, up 7.1% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Seaford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $603.00 (+7.1%) | $11,500 (-) Land $1,450 Building $10,050 | $156,900 (-) Land $66,500 Building $90,400 |
| 2025 | $563.00 | $11,500 Land $1,450 Building $10,050 | $156,900 Land $66,500 Building $90,400 |
| 2023 | $583.00 | $11,500 Land $1,450 Building $10,050 | $23,000 Land $2,900 Building $20,100 |
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 4917 Briarhook Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 2001.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2001–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 4917 Briarhook Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 78% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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