Sussex County property record for 8968 Riverside Dr, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,749 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.555 acres (24,176 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $711 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 331-7.00-34.00 |
| Primary APN | 331-7.00-34.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,749 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Lot Area | 24,176 sqft (0.555 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 195 ft deep x 119 ft wide |
| Street Address | 8968 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 | THE ISLAND DEVELOPMENT LOT 7 BLK A |
| Legal Subdivision | THE ISLAND |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4028 |
| Census Tract | 50406 |
8968 Riverside Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8968 RIVERSIDE DR, SEAFORD, DE 19973-3657 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 8968 RIVERSIDE DR, SEAFORD, DE 19973-3657 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0197860092 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19786/92 |
| Instrument | 20210000028268 |
| Name | MORTGAGE NETWORK INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8968 Riverside Dr was $711, up 11.6% 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 | $711.00 (+11.62%) | $16,500 (-) Land $5,200 Building $11,300 | $321,300 (-) Land $55,200 Building $266,100 |
| 2025 | $637.00 | $16,500 Land $5,200 Building $11,300 | $321,300 Land $55,200 Building $266,100 |
| 2023 | $486.00 | $16,500 Land $5,200 Building $11,300 | $33,000 Land $10,400 Building $22,600 |
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 8968 Riverside Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 100 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.
Wildfire risk around 8968 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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