Sussex County property record for 204 W 8th St, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,088 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.315 acres (13,726 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $672 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 432-8.10-26.00 |
| Primary APN | 432-8.10-26.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,088 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,006 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,726 sqft (0.315 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 181 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 204 W 8TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-1909 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | SW/8TH ST RR AVE PARCEL A |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 51802 |
204 W 8th St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2014.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 204 W 8TH ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1909 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20146586 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4233 / 117 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 204 W 8th St was $672, up 2.9% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Laurel Town |
| Unified School District | Laurel School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $672.00 (+2.91%) | $10,350 (-) Land $700 Building $9,650 | $183,900 (-) Land $35,700 Building $148,200 |
| 2025 | $653.00 | $10,350 Land $700 Building $9,650 | $183,900 Land $35,700 Building $148,200 |
| 2023 | $625.00 | $10,350 Land $700 Building $9,650 | $20,700 Land $1,400 Building $19,300 |
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 204 W 8th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1992.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1992–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
| Claims by Event |
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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 204 W 8th St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LAUREL WATER DEPARTMENT serves 3,984 people · EPA ID DE0000597 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 386 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband.
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