Sussex County property record for 228 W 8th St, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1,680 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,562 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $5,500 (May 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $349 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 432-8.10-52.00 |
| Primary APN | 432-8.10-52.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 7,562 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 210 ft deep x 36 ft wide |
| Street Address | 228 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 | EIGHTH ST. LOT W/IMP |
| 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 August 7, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 W 8TH ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1944 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | May 27, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $349.00 (+46.64%) | $6,400 (-) Land $350 Building $6,050 | $168,800 (+1,218.75%) Land $30,300 Building $138,500 |
| 2023 | $238.00 | $6,400 Land $350 Building $6,050 | $12,800 Land $700 Building $12,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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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