5 Highland Dr E, Seaford, DE 19973 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 5 Highland Dr E, Seaford, DE 19973

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 2020
Lot Size0.529 acres (23,030 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$230,000 (Nov 2020)
Tax Bill$1,228 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2026 Mortgage
Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN331-1.00-123.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN331-1.00-123.00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,440 sqft Living Area
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2020
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2020
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area23,030 sqft (0.529 acres)
Lot Dimensions235 ft deep x 98 ft wide
Garage Area600 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address5 HIGHLAND DR E
CitySEAFORD
StateDE
Zip19973-4827
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAR-1
Legal DescriptionCLEARBROOKE LOT 107
Legal SubdivisionCLEARBROOKE ESTATES
Legal Lot Number107
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionSEAFORD
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract50406

Owner

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address5 HIGHLAND DR E, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4827
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 17, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
INDEPENDENCE HOME LOANS LLC
Nov 2, 2020Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · VA Mortgage
MORTGAGE RSRC CTRS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 2, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 2, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 2, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202052939
Deed Book / Page5342 / 222
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address5 HIGHLAND DR E, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4827
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 17, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0238060025
DateFeb 17, 2026
Book Page23806/25
Instrument2026000005880
Lender
NameINDEPENDENCE HOME LOANS LLC
Address4343 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 100, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueFeb 1, 2056

November 2020: Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateNov 2, 2020
Property Address5 HIGHLAND DR E, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4827
Document Number0053420223
Book / Page005342 / 000223
Instrument DateOct 28, 2020
Instrument52939
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedNov 26, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$690.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address5 HIGHLAND DR E SEAFORD DE 199734827, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4827

Mortgage

Document Number189820176
DateNov 2, 2020
Book Page018982/000176
Instrument52940
Lender
NameMORTGAGE RSRC CTRS
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOLUMBIA, MO 65203
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
Unified School DistrictSeaford School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,228.00 (+6.6%)$2,000 (-) Land $2,000$325,800 (-) Land $40,500 Building $285,300
2025$1,152.00 (+20.13%)$2,000 (-) Land $2,000$325,800 (+748.44%) Land $40,500 Building $285,300
2023$959.00$2,000 Land $2,000$38,400 Land $4,000 Building $34,400

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies9 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (1998–2012)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 4
Most Recent ClaimOct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCLEARBROOKE ESTATES PUMP DISTRICT
private · serves 768 people · EPA ID DE00A0326
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMar 2025
Also Mapped HereBRIDGEVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 125 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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