Sussex County property record for 212 N Poplar St, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1,120 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.063 acres (2,757 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $432 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 432-8.06-63.00 |
| Primary APN | 432-8.06-63.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 2,757 sqft (0.063 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 26 ft wide |
| Street Address | 212 N POPLAR ST |
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| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-1008 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | W/POPLAR ST |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 51802 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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.
212 N Poplar St is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2016.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10588 COUNTRY GROVE CIR, DELMAR, DE 19940-3470 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 25, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 29, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20166108 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4509 / 140 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 15, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0044010069 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 212 N Poplar St was $432, up 3.1% 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 | $432.00 (+3.1%) | $4,350 (-) Land $200 Building $4,150 | $122,600 (-) Land $20,700 Building $101,900 |
| 2025 | $419.00 | $4,350 Land $200 Building $4,150 | $122,600 Land $20,700 Building $101,900 |
| 2023 | $252.00 | $4,350 Land $200 Building $4,150 | $8,700 Land $400 Building $8,300 |
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 212 N Poplar St 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 AE, 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 212 N Poplar St is low, with 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 |
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| 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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