Sussex County property record for 118 Short Ave, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2,515 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 1.7 acres (74,052 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,534 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 232-12.15-24.00 |
| Primary APN | 232-12.15-24.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,515 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Lot Area | 74,052 sqft (1.7 acres) |
| Street Address | 118 SHORT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-1152 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | DANIEL K SHORT LDS LOTS 8 9 10 NE/SHORT AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Legal Lot Number | 8-10 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 51802 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14295 POND RD, LAUREL, DE 19956 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202311462 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5884 / 12 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 28, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0044410260 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 118 SHORT AVE, LAUREL, DE 19956-1152 |
| Document Number | 0058840012 |
| Book / Page | 5884 / 12 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000011462 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 26, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $31.25 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 EVERGREEN DR, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-9484 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 14295 TRAP POND RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-3176 |
| Document Number | 2023000011463 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000011463 |
| Name | M&T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Laurel Town |
| Unified School District | Laurel School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,534.00 (+3.09%) | $28,300 (-) Land $5,100 Building $23,200 | $435,100 (-) Land $72,200 Building $362,900 |
| 2025 | $1,488.00 (-9.43%) | $28,300 (-) Land $5,100 Building $23,200 | $435,100 (+668.73%) Land $72,200 Building $362,900 |
| 2023 | $1,643.00 | $28,300 Land $5,100 Building $23,200 | $56,600 Land $10,200 Building $46,400 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 units insured incl. 16 condo units |
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 94% of the US · lower than 78% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 189 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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