Sussex County property record for 16524 Adams Rd, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,408 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,183 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 232-20.00-47.00 |
| Primary APN | 232-20.00-47.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,408 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| 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 | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 260 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 16524 ADAMS RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-2922 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Description | KENNETH WHALEY LANDS LOT 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| 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 | 16524 ADAMS RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2922 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Transfer Doc | 0041650128 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 16524 ADAMS RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2922 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0208080336 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Book Page | 20808/336 |
| Instrument | 20220000008208 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 481 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2062 |
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 | $1,183.00 (+2.96%) | $19,900 (-) Land $1,250 Building $18,650 | $321,800 (-) Land $57,000 Building $264,800 |
| 2025 | $1,149.00 (-4.57%) | $19,900 (-) Land $1,250 Building $18,650 | $321,800 (+708.54%) Land $57,000 Building $264,800 |
| 2023 | $1,204.00 | $19,900 Land $1,250 Building $18,650 | $39,800 Land $2,500 Building $37,300 |
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 |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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
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