Sussex County property record for 505 State St, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 944 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $568 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 331-5.19-25.00 |
| Primary APN | 331-5.19-25.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 944 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Lot Area | 6,120 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 102 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Patio Area | 260 sqft |
| Street Address | 505 STATE ST |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-1511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | WIL-MAR VILLAGE LOT 10 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2022 |
| Census Tract | 50406 |
505 State St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2026.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 STATE ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-1511 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 2010 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 2010 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3849 / 30 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000033843 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 505 STATE ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-1511 |
| Document Number | 0000033843 |
| Book / Page | 6572 / 52 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202633843 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | SUPERIOR TITLE, SUPERIOR TITLE CORPORATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4951 NEALS SCHOOL RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6732 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 505 State St was $568, 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 | $568.00 (+6.57%) | $6,600 (-) Land $1,500 Building $5,100 | $150,800 (-) Land $26,400 Building $124,400 |
| 2025 | $533.00 | $6,600 Land $1,500 Building $5,100 | $150,800 Land $26,400 Building $124,400 |
| 2023 | $329.00 | $6,600 Land $1,500 Building $5,100 | $13,200 Land $3,000 Building $10,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 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 505 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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