Sussex County property record for 205 E 5th St, Laurel, DE 19956 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 952 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.085 acres (3,685 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $193,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $440 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Mortgage May 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 332-1.07-76.03 |
| Primary APN | 332-1.07-76.03 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 952 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 3,685 sqft (0.085 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 97 ft deep x 38 ft wide |
| Street Address | 205 E 5TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-1549 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N/FIFTH ST 71'SE/SPRUCE ST LOT 3 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1054 |
| Census Tract | 51802 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 332-1.07-76.03
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 205 E 5TH ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1549 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SECRETARY OF HOUSING URBAN & DEVELOPMENT |
| May 02, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EVOLVE BANK & TRUST |
| Aug 01, 2017 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 02, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 02, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 01, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202315280 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5899 / 296 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 205 E 5TH ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1549 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0222450228 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 26, 2024 |
| Book Page | 22245/228 |
| Instrument | 2024000006098 |
| Name | SECRETARY OF HOUSING URBAN & DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 351 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 02, 2023 |
| Property Address | 205 E 5TH ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1549 |
| Document Number | 0058990296 |
| Book / Page | 5899 / 296 |
| Map Reference | MB 59 PG 252 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000015280 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $38.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8452 SHARPTOWN RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-4157 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 E 5TH ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1549 |
| Document Number | 2023000015281 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 02, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000015281 |
| Name | EVOLVE BANK & TRUST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 01, 2017 |
| Property Address | 205 E 5TH ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1549 |
| Document Number | 0047460048 |
| Book / Page | 4746 / 048 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 28661 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 654 BLACKMER BLVD, 654, STOCKBRIDGE, VT 05772-9701 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 205 E 5TH ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1549 |
Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Laurel Town |
| Unified School District | Laurel School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $440.00 (+36.22%) | $5,150 (-) Land $1,150 Building $4,000 | $121,500 (+1,079.61%) Land $21,500 Building $100,000 |
| 2023 | $323.00 | $5,150 Land $1,150 Building $4,000 | $10,300 Land $2,300 Building $8,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100050518021, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 units insured 16 under condo master policies |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Laurel Historic District listed 1988 · 710 contributing resources · NRIS 88001056 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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