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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$214 (−0.6%)
$40,000 + $44,650
$84,650
2025
$215 (−2.1%)
$40,000 + $44,650
$84,650
2024
$220 (+0.2%)
$40,000 + $44,650
$84,650
2023
$220 (+5.2%)
$1,000 + $6,550
$7,550
2022
$209 (+1.6%)
$1,000 + $6,550
$7,550
2021
$206 (+0.6%)
$1,000 + $6,550
$7,550
2019
$204 (+6.0%)
$1,000 + $6,550
$7,550
2018
$193 (+3.8%)
$1,000 + $6,550
$7,550
2017
$186 (+3.2%)
$1,000 + $6,550
$7,550
2016
$180 (+5.9%)
$1,000 + $6,550
$7,550
2014
$170
$1,000 + $6,550
$7,550
Tax history for 16273 Diamond Farm Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$214 (−0.6%)
$40,000 + $44,650
$84,650
2025
$215 (−2.1%)
$40,000 + $44,650
$84,650
2024
$220 (+0.2%)
$40,000 + $44,650
$84,650
2023
$220 (+5.2%)
$1,000 + $6,550
$7,550
2022
$209 (+1.6%)
$1,000 + $6,550
$7,550
2021
$206 (+0.6%)
$1,000 + $6,550
$7,550
2019
$204 (+6.0%)
$1,000 + $6,550
$7,550
2018
$193 (+3.8%)
$1,000 + $6,550
$7,550
2017
$186 (+3.2%)
$1,000 + $6,550
$7,550
2016
$180 (+5.9%)
$1,000 + $6,550
$7,550
2014
$170
$1,000 + $6,550
$7,550
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
GR
General Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide for medium-density residential use, including all manufactured homes. Manufactured homes shall include those which do not meet certain characteristics of manufactured homes permitted in AR Districts, as contained in Section 115-20A(1).
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Golf related
Veterinary clinic
Agriculture-Grove / orchard
Park & open space
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MILTON
Legal Description: CAVE NECK RT 257 T8998
Lot Information
Land Sq. Ft: 17,999
School Tax District: CAPE HANLOPEN
Municipality Name: BROADKILL HUNDRED
Acres: 0.4132
Zoning Code: GR
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Sussex County
APN: 235-21.00-176.00
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Milton Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.8mi
5/10
Mariner Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.4mi
6/10
Cape Henlopen High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.3mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Milton, DE • 19968
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 5.2 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.2 hrs
5.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$206,000 – $249,000
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