Sussex County property record for 4973 Boyce Rd, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,560 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 17 acres (742,698 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $720,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,373 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Line of Credit Jun 2026 Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 531-9.00-7.03 |
| Primary APN | 531-9.00-7.03 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,560 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,776 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 742,698 sqft (17 acres) |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 820 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 4973 BOYCE RD |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-6637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | N/RT 547 705' E/RT 553 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 50401 |
4973 Boyce Rd, a rural home, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2022.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1269, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-5269 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit M & T BANK NA |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage M & T BANK |
| May 11, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202223522 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5698 / 315 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4973 BOYCE RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6637 |
| Document Number | 0000033405 |
| Book / Page | 24287 / 1 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202633405 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company, 103 |
| Address | 90 BLUE HEN DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-3406 |
| Document Number | 0000033405, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Book Page | 24287/1 |
| Instrument | 202633405 |
| Name | M & T BANK NA |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4973 BOYCE RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6637 |
| Document Number | 0000020312 |
| Book / Page | 24065 / 167 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202620312 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company, 103 |
| Address | 90 BLUE HEN DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-3406 |
| Document Number | 0000020312, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Book Page | 24065/167 |
| Instrument | 202620312 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate | 6.37% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 4973 BOYCE RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6637 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0212200253 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 28, 2022 |
| Book Page | 21220/253 |
| Instrument | 20220000035970 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 4973 BOYCE RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6637 |
| Document Number | 0056980315 |
| Book / Page | 5698 / 315 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220000023522 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 115 ARIELLE DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-2678 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4973 BOYCE RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6637 |
| Document Number | 0055570071 |
| Book / Page | 5557 / 71 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000059374 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 4973 BOYCE RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6637 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4973 Boyce Rd was $2,373, up 6.7% 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 | $2,373.00 (+6.65%) | $36,150 (-) Land $5,000 Building $31,150 | $629,300 (-) Land $232,300 Building $397,000 |
| 2025 | $2,225.00 | $36,150 Land $5,000 Building $31,150 | $629,300 Land $232,300 Building $397,000 |
| 2023 | $1,824.00 | $36,150 Land $5,000 Building $31,150 | $73,000 Land $10,000 Building $63,000 |
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 4973 Boyce Rd in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 4973 Boyce 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 93% of the US · lower than 72% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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