Sussex County property record for 604 Elm Dr, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $679 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 531-13.05-3.00 |
| Primary APN | 531-13.05-3.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| 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 Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 147 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 604 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 15 SEC 2 W/IMP |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 50405 |
604 Elm Dr is held in a trust since October 1997.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 22890 DONOVAN RD, MILTON, DE 19968-2487 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 30, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 30, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2242 / 290 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 604 Elm Dr was $679, 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 | $679.00 (+6.59%) | $9,250 (-) Land $1,750 Building $7,500 | $180,100 (-) Land $36,300 Building $143,800 |
| 2025 | $637.00 | $9,250 Land $1,750 Building $7,500 | $180,100 Land $36,300 Building $143,800 |
| 2023 | $462.00 | $9,250 Land $1,750 Building $7,500 | $18,500 Land $3,500 Building $15,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 604 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 604 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 99.8% 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: 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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