12959 Alex Ave, Laurel, DE 19956 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 12959 Alex Ave, Laurel, DE 19956

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Details2 bd · 1,404 sqft · built 1997
Lot Size0.954 acres (41,552 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$56,400 (Dec 2025)
Tax Bill$203 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2025 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN532-7.00-26.24

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN532-7.00-26.24

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,404 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1997
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1997
Lot Area41,552 sqft (0.954 acres)
Lot Dimensions226 ft deep x 153 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address12959 ALEX AVE
CityLAUREL
StateDE
Zip19956-3307
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeGR
Legal DescriptionNEROS ACRES LOT 25
Legal SubdivisionNEROS ACRES
Legal Lot Number25
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL-DELMAR
Census Block Group3
Census Block3037
Census Tract51702

Owner

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address12959 ALEX AVE, LAUREL, DE 19956-3307
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 8, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 8, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 3, 2000
Deed Document Number202546041
Deed Book / Page6420 / 144
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2025: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateDec 8, 2025
Property Address12959 ALEX AVE, LAUREL, DE 19956-3307
Document Number0064200144
Book / Page6420 / 144
Map ReferenceMB 55 PG 200
Instrument DateDec 5, 2025
Instrument2025000046041
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 20, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$14.10
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address4 GORDONS POND DR, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971-4146

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address12959 ALEX AVE, LAUREL, DE 19956-3307

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
Unified School DistrictDelmar School District (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$203.00 (-77.01%)$1,100 (-) Land $1,100$56,400 (-76.34%) Land $56,400
2025$883.00 (+1,535.19%)$1,100 (-) Land $1,100$238,400 (+10,736.36%) Land $56,400 Building $182,000
2023$54.00$1,100 Land $1,100$2,200 Land $2,200

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 X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 20 policies
Nearby Flood Policies20 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 67% of the US · above 67% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35

May also be available: BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband, Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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