705 Collins Ave, Seaford, DE 19973 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 705 Collins Ave, Seaford, DE 19973

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 529 sqft · built 1990
Lot Size0.081 acres (3,511 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$34,000 (Jan 2017)
Tax Bill$555 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2024 Mortgage
Jan 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN331-5.19-124.01

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN331-5.19-124.01

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area529 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1990
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Lot Area3,511 sqft (0.081 acres)
Lot Dimensions54 ft deep x 65 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address705 COLLINS AVE
CitySEAFORD
StateDE
Zip19973-2812
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionS/COLLINS AVE 67' E/NORTH ST
Legal SubdivisionSEAFORD
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionSEAFORD
Census Block Group4
Census Block4033
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 Address704 N SHORE DR, MILFORD, DE 19963-1035
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 5, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage
COUNTY BANK
Jan 30, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJan 30, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJan 30, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20173782
Deed Book / Page4658 / 19
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address705 COLLINS AVE, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2812
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 26, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0222620193
DateMar 5, 2024
Book Page22262/193
Instrument2024000007286
Lender
NameCOUNTY BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term239 Months
DueFeb 23, 2044
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

January 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateJan 30, 2017
Property Address705 COLLINS AVE, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2812
Document Number0046580019
Book / Page004658 / 000019
Instrument DateJan 13, 2017
Instrument3782
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 27, 2017

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$102.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address22503 ASH BLVD PRESTON MD 216551300, PRESTON, MD 21655-1300

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$555.00 (+6.53%)$2,800 (-) Land $700 Building $2,100$147,400 (-) Land $27,400 Building $120,000
2025$521.00 (+274.82%)$2,800 (-) Land $700 Building $2,100$147,400 (+2,532.14%) Land $27,400 Building $120,000
2023$139.00$2,800 Land $700 Building $2,100$5,600 Land $1,400 Building $4,200

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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
Community Rating SystemClass 9 (5% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies9 in force

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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 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 200 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

May also be available: Bloosurf, Verizon.

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