Sussex County property record for 16488 Adams Rd, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 918 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 1.36 acres (59,242 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $617 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 232-20.00-40.00 |
| Primary APN | 232-20.00-40.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 918 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 59,242 sqft (1.36 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 16488 ADAMS RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-2920 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR1 |
| Legal Description | SE/CORN RD 437A |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 51701 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16488 ADAMS RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2920 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 1999 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2397 / 189 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 16488 ADAMS RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2920 |
| Document Number | 0167180228 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 26, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16488 ADAMS RD LAUREL DE 199562920, LAUREL, DE 19956-2920 |
| Document Number | 0167180228 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016718/000228 |
| Instrument | 3844 |
| Name | M & T BK |
|---|---|
| Address | GETZVILLE, NY 14068 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 996 Months |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Laurel School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $617.00 (+44.16%) | $12,050 (-) Land $1,700 Building $10,350 | $307,900 (+1,177.59%) Land $60,700 Building $247,200 |
| 2023 | $428.00 | $12,050 Land $1,700 Building $10,350 | $24,100 Land $3,400 Building $20,700 |
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 | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures