Sussex County property record for 502 State St, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,020 sqft · built 1947 |
| Lot Size | 0.164 acres (7,139 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $385 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 331-5.19-15.00 |
| Primary APN | 331-5.19-15.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,020 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1947 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1947 |
| Lot Area | 7,139 sqft (0.164 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 119 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Street Address | 502 STATE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-1512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | WIL-MAR VILLAGE LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 50406 |
502 State St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2021.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 502 STATE ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-1512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0056050242 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Property Address | 502 STATE ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-1512 |
| Document Number | 0056050242 |
| Book / Page | 5605 / 242 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000074535 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 502 STATE ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-1512 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 502 State St was $385, up 5.8% 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 | $385.00 (+5.77%) | $8,950 (-) Land $1,450 Building $7,500 | $183,800 (-) Land $27,800 Building $156,000 |
| 2025 | $364.00 | $8,950 Land $1,450 Building $7,500 | $183,800 Land $27,800 Building $156,000 |
| 2023 | $263.00 | $8,950 Land $1,450 Building $7,500 | $17,900 Land $2,900 Building $15,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 502 State 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 502 State 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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