Sussex County property record for 5138 Boyce Rd, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 1.12 acres (48,831 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $827 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 531-9.00-48.00 |
| Primary APN | 531-9.00-48.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,488 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,228 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 48,831 sqft (1.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 263 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 820 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Patio Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 5138 BOYCE RD |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-6640 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | S/RD 547 2104'E/RD 553 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1046 |
| Census Tract | 50401 |
5138 Boyce Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5138 BOYCE RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6640 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5138 Boyce Rd was $827, up 6.6% 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 | $827.00 (+6.57%) | $15,450 (-) Land $750 Building $14,700 | $219,500 (-) Land $61,800 Building $157,700 |
| 2025 | $776.00 | $15,450 Land $750 Building $14,700 | $219,500 Land $61,800 Building $157,700 |
| 2023 | $772.00 | $15,450 Land $750 Building $14,700 | $30,900 Land $1,500 Building $29,400 |
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 5138 Boyce Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2001–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2016 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 5138 Boyce Rd is low, with less than 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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