Sussex County property record for 500 Linden St, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,428 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.187 acres (8,159 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $802 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Refinance Jan 2022 Sale + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 331-5.19-28.00 |
| Primary APN | 331-5.19-28.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,428 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Lot Area | 8,159 sqft (0.187 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Street Address | 500 LINDEN ST |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-1505 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | WIL-MAR VILLAGE LOT 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 50406 |
500 Linden St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 500 LINDEN ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-1505 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MERIDIAN BANK |
| Jan 19, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 29, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Jul 7, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Aug 12, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Aug 17, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 7, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20223260 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5631 / 83 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0052920263 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 500 LINDEN ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-1505 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0207280072 |
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| Date | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Book Page | 20728/72 |
| Instrument | 20220000003261 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 500 LINDEN ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-1505 |
| Document Number | 0056310083 |
| Book / Page | 5631 / 83 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220000003260 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 500 LINDEN ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-1505 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Property Address | 500 LINDEN ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-1505 |
| Document Number | 0052810075 |
| Book / Page | 005281 / 000075 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 33206 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 4, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 24119 SNUG HARBOR DR BLADES DE 199737522, BLADES, DE 19973-7522 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Property Address | 500 LINDEN ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-1505 |
| Document Number | 0052670205 |
| Book / Page | 005267 / 000205 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 28965 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $48.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 24119 SNUG HARBOR DR SEAFORD DE 199737522, SEAFORD, DE 19973-7522 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 500 LINDEN ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-1505 |
| Document Number | 0052900193 |
| Book / Page | 005290 / 000193 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 36017 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 9727 CEDAR LN SEAFORD DE 199738621, SEAFORD, DE 19973-8621 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 500 LINDEN ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-1505 |
| Document Number | 0052920263 |
| Book / Page | 005292 / 000263 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 36666 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 9727 CEDAR LN SEAFORD DE 199738621, SEAFORD, DE 19973-8621 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 500 Linden St was $802, up 6.6% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Seaford City |
| Unified School District | Seaford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $802.00 (+6.65%) | $16,050 (-) Land $2,000 Building $14,050 | $212,700 (-) Land $29,200 Building $183,500 |
| 2025 | $752.00 | $16,050 Land $2,000 Building $14,050 | $212,700 Land $29,200 Building $183,500 |
| 2023 | $802.00 | $16,050 Land $2,000 Building $14,050 | $32,100 Land $4,000 Building $28,100 |
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 500 Linden St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · rainfall accumulation |
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 500 Linden St is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | SEAFORD WATER DEPARTMENT serves 6,699 people · EPA ID DE0000246 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Radium resolved · Oct 2020 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 217 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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