Sussex County property record for 216 W 8th St, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2,175 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.384 acres (16,740 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $203,500 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $955 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 432-8.10-45.00 |
| Primary APN | 432-8.10-45.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 13 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,175 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Lot Area | 16,740 sqft (0.384 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 236 ft deep x 72 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 216 W 8TH ST |
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| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-1944 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | S/8TH ST 7040'W/WOLFE ST |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| 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.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 216 W 8TH ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1944 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 202614243 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6491 / 103 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2026 |
| Property Address | 216 W 8TH ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1944 |
| Document Number | 0000014243 |
| Book / Page | 6491 / 103 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202614243 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $822,140.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 216 W 8TH ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1944 |
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 | $955.00 (+5.64%) | $11,900 (-) Land $700 Building $11,200 | $264,200 (-) Land $37,900 Building $226,300 |
| 2025 | $904.00 (+26.43%) | $11,900 (-) Land $700 Building $11,200 | $264,200 (+1,010.08%) Land $37,900 Building $226,300 |
| 2023 | $715.00 | $11,900 Land $700 Building $11,200 | $23,800 Land $1,400 Building $22,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware |
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| 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 |
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| 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 267 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband.
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