Sussex County property record for 712 E Poplar St, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 704 sqft · built 1873 |
| Lot Size | 0.301 acres (13,107 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $745 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 431-5.00-342.00 |
| Primary APN | 431-5.00-342.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 704 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1873 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1873 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,107 sqft (0.301 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 177 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 712 E POPLAR ST |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-2849 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | 712 N/SECOND ST 135' E/NORTH ST |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 50406 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 712 E POPLAR ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2849 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $745.00 (+6.58%) | $4,750 (-) Land $1,600 Building $3,150 | $197,700 (-) Land $40,400 Building $157,300 |
| 2025 | $699.00 (+194.94%) | $4,750 (-) Land $1,600 Building $3,150 | $197,700 (+1,981.05%) Land $40,400 Building $157,300 |
| 2023 | $237.00 | $4,750 Land $1,600 Building $3,150 | $9,500 Land $3,200 Building $6,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 356 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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