Sussex County property record for 12205 Cool Branch Rd, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,851 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 2.06 acres (89,734 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $803 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 132-8.00-5.07 |
| Primary APN | 132-8.00-5.07 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,851 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,917 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 89,734 sqft (2.06 acres) |
| Garage Area | 198 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 165 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 384 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 12205 COOL BRANCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-2601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | NE/RD 479A 580' SE/RD 479 RESIDUAL LANDS |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SEAFORD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 50408 |
12205 Cool Branch Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12205 COOL BRANCH RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2601 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 12205 COOL BRANCH RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2601 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0199310049 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19931/49 |
| Instrument | 20210000036637 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12205 Cool Branch Rd was $803, up 11.2% 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 | $803.00 (+11.22%) | $16,900 (-) Land $2,050 Building $14,850 | $344,200 (-) Land $78,500 Building $265,700 |
| 2025 | $722.00 | $16,900 Land $2,050 Building $14,850 | $344,200 Land $78,500 Building $265,700 |
| 2023 | $503.00 | $16,900 Land $2,050 Building $14,850 | $33,800 Land $4,100 Building $29,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12205 Cool Branch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2018.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · rainfall accumulation |
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 12205 Cool Branch Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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