Sussex County property record for 5 Marathon Dr, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 2,556 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (43,996 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $29,500 (May 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $1,134 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 331-4.00-122.00 |
| Primary APN | 331-4.00-122.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,556 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,996 sqft (1.01 acres) |
| Garage Area | 952 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5 MARATHON DR |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-9357 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | MARATHON ESTATES LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | MARATHON ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 50407 |
5 Marathon Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2000.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 MARATHON DR, SEAFORD, DE 19973-9357 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Borrower in Default |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3131 / 247 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Marathon Dr was $1,134, up 9.8% 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 | $1,134.00 (+9.78%) | $27,950 (-) Land $2,000 Building $25,950 | $431,700 (-) Land $50,900 Building $380,800 |
| 2025 | $1,033.00 | $27,950 Land $2,000 Building $25,950 | $431,700 Land $50,900 Building $380,800 |
| 2023 | $903.00 | $27,950 Land $2,000 Building $25,950 | $55,900 Land $4,000 Building $51,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Marathon Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2001–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 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 risk around 5 Marathon Dr 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 96% of the US · lower than 84% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CLEARBROOKE ESTATES PUMP DISTRICT private · serves 768 people · EPA ID DE00A0326 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Also Mapped Here | BRIDGEVILLE WATER DEPARTMENT |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 87 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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