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1217 W 6th St, Laurel, DE 19956 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 1217 W 6th St, Laurel, DE 19956

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 756 sqft · built 1922
Lot Size1.4 acres (61,202 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$224,900 (Feb 2022)
Tax Bill$621 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Dec 2021 Sale
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN432-8.05-58.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN432-8.05-58.00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Plumbing Fixtures11 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area756 sqft Living Area
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1922
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1922
Lot Area61,202 sqft (1.4 acres)
Lot Dimensions400 ft deep x 153 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address1217 W 6TH ST
CityLAUREL
StateDE
Zip19956-1392
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionNE/WEST 6TH ST
Legal SubdivisionLAUREL
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL-DELMAR
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract51802

Owner

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1217 W 6TH ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1392
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 24, 2022Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
FIRST HOME BANK
Dec 21, 2021Deed, Construction Loan
Nov 4, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jul 2, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jan 16, 2019Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 24, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 24, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 4, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20229865
Deed Book / Page5650 / 230
Prior Transfer DateNov 28, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0050050194
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2022: Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateFeb 24, 2022
Property Address1217 W 6TH ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1392
Document Number0056500230
Book / Page5650 / 230
Instrument DateFeb 4, 2022
Instrument20220000009865
Transaction TypeSubdivision Related Transfer
Record UpdatedApr 2, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number20220000009866
DateFeb 24, 2022
Instrument20220000009866
Lender
NameFIRST HOME BANK
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2052

December 2021: Deed, Construction Loan

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateDec 21, 2021
Property Address1217 W 6TH ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1392
Document Number0056160308
Book / Page5616 / 308
Instrument DateDec 9, 2021
Instrument20210000077970
Transaction TypeConstruction Loan
Record UpdatedNov 15, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6182 NEWTON WAY, BRIDGEVILLE, DE 19933-2978

November 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateNov 4, 2020
Property Address1217 W 6TH ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1392
Document Number0053440067
Book / Page005344 / 000067
Instrument DateOct 28, 2020
Instrument53506
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 24, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$195.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address6182 NEWTON WAY BRIDGEVILLE DE 199332978, BRIDGEVILLE, DE 19933-2978

July 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateJul 2, 2019
Property Address1217 W 6TH ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1392
Document Number0050840230
Book / Page005084 / 000230
Instrument DateJun 24, 2019
Instrument23563
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 23, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$120.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Lis Pendens
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address32263 SANDPIPER DR LONG NECK DE 199664452, LONG NECK, DE 19966-4452
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

January 2019: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateJan 16, 2019
Property Address1217 W 6TH ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1392
Document Number0050050194
Book / Page005005 / 000194
Instrument DateNov 28, 2018
Instrument1819
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$104.15
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Foreclosure Auction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1 FOUNTAIN PLZ BUFFALO NY 142031420, BUFFALO, NY 14203-1420

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
MunicipalityLaurel Town
Unified School DistrictLaurel School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$621.00 (+2.81%)$8,500 (-) Land $1,700 Building $6,800$162,500 (-) Land $60,800 Building $101,700
2025$604.00 (+10.22%)$8,500 (-) Land $1,700 Building $6,800$162,500 (+844.77%) Land $60,800 Building $101,700
2023$548.00$8,500 Land $1,700 Building $6,800$17,200 Land $3,600 Building $13,600

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation6.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Nearby Flood Policies3 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 62% of the US · above 80% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLAUREL WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 3,984 people · EPA ID DE0000597
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 153 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband.

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