Sussex County property record for 16707 Adams Rd, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,540 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 1.34 acres (58,370 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $710 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 232-20.00-20.06 |
| Primary APN | 232-20.00-20.06 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,540 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Lot Area | 58,370 sqft (1.34 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 16707 ADAMS RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-2927 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | NW COR RTS 473A 62 CT30086 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 51701 |
16707 Adams Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38256 BRITTINGHAM RD, DELMAR, DE 19940-4115 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 27, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202120280 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5435 / 98 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0052790175 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 16707 ADAMS RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2927 |
| Document Number | 0054350098 |
| Book / Page | 5435 / 98 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000020280 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 38256 BRITTINGHAM RD, DELMAR, DE 19940-4115 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16707 Adams Rd was $710, 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 | $710.00 (+3.05%) | $13,150 (-) Land $1,350 Building $11,800 | $201,500 (-) Land $60,500 Building $141,000 |
| 2025 | $689.00 | $13,150 Land $1,350 Building $11,800 | $201,500 Land $60,500 Building $141,000 |
| 2023 | $798.00 | $13,150 Land $1,350 Building $11,800 | $27,500 Land $2,700 Building $24,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 16707 Adams Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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.
Wildfire risk around 16707 Adams Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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 76% 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 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Mediacom Xtream.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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