Sussex County property record for 809 Perkins St, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,562 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $765 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 331-5.19-178.00 |
| Primary APN | 331-5.19-178.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 16,562 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 115 ft wide |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 809 PERKINS ST |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-2842 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | S/PERKINS ST. 190' E/CHANDLER ST |
| Legal Subdivision | SEAFORD |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4006 |
| Census Tract | 50406 |
809 Perkins St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 809 PERKINS ST, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2842 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 809 Perkins St was $765, up 6.5% 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 | $765.00 (+6.55%) | $10,750 (-) Land $1,200 Building $9,550 | $203,000 (-) Land $43,900 Building $159,100 |
| 2025 | $718.00 | $10,750 Land $1,200 Building $9,550 | $203,000 Land $43,900 Building $159,100 |
| 2023 | $537.00 | $10,750 Land $1,200 Building $9,550 | $21,500 Land $2,400 Building $19,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 809 Perkins St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 809 Perkins St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 78% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 200 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Bloosurf, Verizon.
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