Sussex County property record for 4940 Briarhook Rd, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 2.12 acres (92,347 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,012 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 531-6.00-62.05 |
| Primary APN | 531-6.00-62.05 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 92,347 sqft (2.12 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 4940 BRIARHOOK RD |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-6612 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | S/RD 557 3700' W/RD 30 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 50401 |
4940 Briarhook Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 1992.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4940 BRIARHOOK RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6612 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 5, 1992 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 5, 1992 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1873 / 341 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4940 Briarhook Rd was $1,012, 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 | $1,012.00 (+7.09%) | $18,200 (-) Land $1,600 Building $16,600 | $263,700 (-) Land $76,800 Building $186,900 |
| 2025 | $945.00 | $18,200 Land $1,600 Building $16,600 | $263,700 Land $76,800 Building $186,900 |
| 2023 | $922.00 | $18,200 Land $1,600 Building $16,600 | $36,400 Land $3,200 Building $33,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4940 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 4940 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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