Sussex County property record for 901 Short Ln, Seaford, DE 19973
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,679 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.523 acres (22,786 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $342,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,325 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 531-10.00-17.00 |
| Primary APN | 531-10.00-17.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,679 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 22,786 sqft (0.523 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 175 ft deep x 97 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 690 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 308 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 901 SHORT LN |
|---|---|
| City | SEAFORD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19973-1135 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | DEVONSHIRE WOODS LOT 77 P/O LOT 78 |
| Legal Subdivision | DEVONSHIRE WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 77-78 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 50405 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 901 SHORT LN, SEAFORD, DE 19973-1135 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 21, 1983 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202443370 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6215 / 148 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Seaford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,325.00 (+87.41%) | $23,450 (-) Land $2,350 Building $21,100 | $370,000 (+688.91%) Land $49,900 Building $320,100 |
| 2023 | $707.00 | $23,450 Land $2,350 Building $21,100 | $46,900 Land $4,700 Building $42,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2006–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2021 · river or lake flooding |
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 | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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