600 Elm Dr, Seaford, DE 19973 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 600 Elm Dr, Seaford, DE 19973

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,176 sqft · built 1974
Lot Size	0.165 acres (7,200 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$150,000 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill	$797 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`531-13.05-4.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`531-13.05-4.00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,176 sqft Living Area
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1974
Effective Year Built	Effective 1974
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Foundation Type	Masonry
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 Area	672 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	104 sqft
Patio Area	56 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	600 ELM DR
City	SEAFORD
State	DE
Zip	19973-2016
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	TN
Legal Description	WESTVIEW ELM DR LOT 17 SEC 2
Legal Subdivision	SEAFORD
Legal Lot Number	17
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	SEAFORD
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2031
Census Tract	50405

Owner

600 Elm Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2021.

Source: Sussex County records, as of October 21, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	600 ELM DR, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2016
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 9, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 9, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202156581
Deed Book / Page	5548 / 44
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Sep 9, 2021
Property Address	600 ELM DR, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2016
Document Number	0055480044
Book / Page	5548 / 44
Instrument Date	Sep 3, 2021
Instrument	20210000056581
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 30, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	600 ELM DR, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2016

Mortgage

Document Number	0202700293
Date	Sep 9, 2021
Book Page	20270/293
Instrument	20210000056582

Lender

Name	ROCKET MORTGAGE

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 600 Elm Dr was $797, up 6.6% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Sussex County
Municipality	Seaford City
Unified School District	Seaford School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$797.00 (+6.55%)	$13,400 (-) Land $1,750 Building $11,650	$211,600 (-) Land $36,300 Building $175,300
2025	$748.00	$13,400 Land $1,750 Building $11,650	$211,600 Land $36,300 Building $175,300
2023	$669.00	$13,400 Land $1,750 Building $11,650	$26,800 Land $3,500 Building $23,300

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 600 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

Wildfire risk around 600 Elm Dr 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 187 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20