Sussex County property record for 16394 Adams Rd, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 384 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 3.01 acres (131,116 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $803 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 232-20.00-9.00 |
| Primary APN | 232-20.00-9.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 384 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 131,116 sqft (3.01 acres) |
| Street Address | 16394 ADAMS RD |
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| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-2972 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | S/RT 437A W/RT 62 LOT A RESIDUAL LANDS |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 51701 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16394 ADAMS RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2972 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0053110157 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 16394 ADAMS RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2972 |
| Document Number | 0053110157 |
| Book / Page | 005311 / 000157 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 42684 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 16394 ADAMS RD LAUREL DE 199562972, LAUREL, DE 19956-2972 |
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 | $803.00 (+2.95%) | $10,750 (-) Land $1,900 Building $8,850 | $214,000 (-) Land $77,200 Building $136,800 |
| 2025 | $780.00 (+15.9%) | $10,750 (-) Land $1,900 Building $8,850 | $214,000 (+895.35%) Land $77,200 Building $136,800 |
| 2023 | $673.00 | $10,750 Land $1,900 Building $8,850 | $21,500 Land $3,800 Building $17,700 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 64% of the US · above 78% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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