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524 E Poplar St, Seaford, DE 19973 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 524 E Poplar St, Seaford, DE 19973

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2,736 sqft · built 1940
Lot Size0.165 acres (7,200 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$29,900 (Feb 2014)
Tax Bill$951 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN431-5.00-103.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN431-5.00-103.00

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Plumbing Fixtures20 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,736 sqft Living Area
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1940
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1940
Lot Area7,200 sqft (0.165 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 60 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address524 E POPLAR ST
CitySEAFORD
StateDE
Zip19973-2738
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionN/POPLAR ST 200' W/FRONT ST
Legal SubdivisionSEAFORD
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionSEAFORD
Census Block Group3
Census Block3016
Census Tract50406

Owner

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address26475 SEAFORD RD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-5929
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 24, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 24, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 5, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20145540
Deed Book / Page4230 / 132
Prior Transfer DateNov 23, 2011
Prior Transfer Doc0039490160
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateMar 16, 2020
Property Address524 E POPLAR ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2738
Document Number0052150158
Book / Page005215 / 000158
Instrument DateMar 12, 2020
Instrument11627
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 23, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address25488 GREEN BRIAR RD SEAFORD DE 199734609, SEAFORD, DE 19973-4609

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
MunicipalitySeaford City
Unified School DistrictSeaford School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$951.00 (+6.61%)$9,350 (-) Land $1,450 Building $7,900$252,400 (-) Land $27,900 Building $224,500
2025$892.00 (+91.01%)$9,350 (-) Land $1,450 Building $7,900$252,400 (+1,249.73%) Land $27,900 Building $224,500
2023$467.00$9,350 Land $1,450 Building $7,900$18,700 Land $2,900 Building $15,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2012)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimOct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSEAFORD WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 6,699 people · EPA ID DE0000246
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityRadium
resolved · Oct 2020
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 356 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Bloosurf, T-Mobile.

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