Sussex County property record for 16568 Adams Rd, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (43,996 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,106 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 232-20.00-44.00 |
| Primary APN | 232-20.00-44.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,368 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,996 sqft (1.01 acres) |
| Garage Area | 682 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 102 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 16568 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 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 51701 |
16568 Adams Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2012.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16568 ADAMS RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2922 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 30, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0039970009 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 16568 ADAMS RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2922 |
| Document Number | 0053650157 |
| Book / Page | 5365 / 157 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200000060098 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | ADAMS RD, LAUREL, DE 19956 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16568 Adams Rd was $1,106, up 3% from the year before.
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 | $1,106.00 (+2.98%) | $17,200 (-) Land $1,250 Building $15,950 | $299,900 (-) Land $57,100 Building $242,800 |
| 2025 | $1,074.00 | $17,200 Land $1,250 Building $15,950 | $299,900 Land $57,100 Building $242,800 |
| 2023 | $1,047.00 | $17,200 Land $1,250 Building $15,950 | $34,400 Land $2,500 Building $31,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16568 Adams Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 16568 Adams Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
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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