Sussex County property record for 511 Elm Dr, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,236 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $87,500 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $780 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Refinance Dec 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 531-13.05-25.00 |
| Primary APN | 531-13.05-25.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,236 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 323 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 511 ELM DR |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-2013 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | WESTVIEW ELM DR LOT 28 SEC 3 W/IMP |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2036 |
| Census Tract | 50405 |
511 Elm Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2021.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 511 ELM DR, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2013 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MERIDIAN BANK |
| Dec 29, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 1, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 3, 1992 |
| Deed Document Number | 201539689 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4476 / 287 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0056200190 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 511 ELM DR, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2013 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0206640173 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 20664/173 |
| Instrument | 20210000079257 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 511 ELM DR, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2013 |
| Document Number | 0056200190 |
| Book / Page | 5620 / 190 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000079256 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 511 ELM DR, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2013 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 511 Elm Dr was $780, 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 | $780.00 (+6.56%) | $9,650 (-) Land $1,450 Building $8,200 | $207,000 (-) Land $36,300 Building $170,700 |
| 2025 | $732.00 | $9,650 Land $1,450 Building $8,200 | $207,000 Land $36,300 Building $170,700 |
| 2023 | $482.00 | $9,650 Land $1,450 Building $8,200 | $19,300 Land $2,900 Building $16,400 |
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 511 Elm Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1979–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2011 · river or lake flooding |
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 511 Elm Dr 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | 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 117 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 |
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