Sussex County property record for 8948 Riverside Dr, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 ba · 2,670 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 1.09 acres (47,480 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,394 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 331-7.00-31.00 |
| Primary APN | 331-7.00-31.00 |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,670 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,352 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,352 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,352 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 47,480 sqft (1.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 405 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,192 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 162 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Granary | 224 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 8948 RIVERSIDE DR |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-3657 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | S RIVERSIDE DR SE RIVERSIDE DR EXT |
| Legal Subdivision | THE ISLAND |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4028 |
| Census Tract | 50406 |
8948 Riverside Dr, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 543 NYLON BLVD, SEAFORD, DE 19973-2209 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Property Address | 8948 RIVERSIDE DR, SEAFORD, DE 19973-3657 |
| Document Number | 0051280181 |
| Book / Page | 005128 / 000181 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 36214 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $705.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 543 NYLON BLVD BLADES DE 199732209, BLADES, DE 19973-2209 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8948 Riverside Dr was $2,394, up 6.6% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Seaford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,394.00 (+6.59%) | $17,950 (-) Land $5,400 Building $12,550 | $635,000 (-) Land $66,000 Building $569,000 |
| 2025 | $2,246.00 | $17,950 Land $5,400 Building $12,550 | $635,000 Land $66,000 Building $569,000 |
| 2023 | $204.00 | $17,950 Land $5,400 Building $12,550 | $8,200 Land $8,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 8948 Riverside Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 8948 Riverside Dr is low, with 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 92 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 |
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