Sussex County property record for 16166 Hardscrabble Rd, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 107 acres (4,671,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,207 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage Feb 2017 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 232-2.00-23.00 |
| Primary APN | 232-2.00-23.00 |
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| Lot Area | 4,671,810 sqft (107 acres) |
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| Street Address | 16166 HARDSCRABBLE RD |
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| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-2508 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR1 |
| Legal Description | N/RD 477 S/RD 473 SW/RT 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 51701 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28107 BEAVER DAM BRANCH RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2543 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage COUNTY BANK |
| Feb 17, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COUNTY BANK |
| Feb 17, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COUNTY BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 5, 1995 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 5, 1995 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2060 / 275 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0047770197 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 16166 HARDSCRABBLE RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2508 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0216250297 |
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| Date | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Book Page | 21625/297 |
| Instrument | 2023000008327 |
| Name | COUNTY BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 16166 HARDSCRABBLE RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2508 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0160570217 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16057/217 |
| Instrument | 6555 |
| Name | COUNTY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 16166 HARDSCRABBLE RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2508 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0160570259 |
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| Date | Feb 17, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16057/259 |
| Instrument | 6560 |
| Name | COUNTY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Laurel School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,207.00 (+3.69%) | $33,900 (-) Land $17,400 Building $16,500 | $710,500 (-) Land $473,400 Building $237,100 |
| 2025 | $1,164.00 (-43.44%) | $33,900 (-) Land $17,400 Building $16,500 | $710,500 (+947.94%) Land $473,400 Building $237,100 |
| 2023 | $2,058.00 | $33,900 Land $17,400 Building $16,500 | $67,800 Land $34,800 Building $33,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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