Sussex County property record for 233 Mechanic St, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Lot Size | 0.311 acres (13,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $873 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 432-8.06-127.00 |
| Primary APN | 432-8.06-127.00 |
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| Lot Area | 13,560 sqft (0.311 acres) |
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| Lot Dimensions | 71 ft deep x 191 ft wide |
| Street Address | 233 MECHANIC ST |
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| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-1006 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | N SIDE OF MECHANIC ST LOT W/IMP |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| 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 May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 12304 CHIPMANS POND RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-3456 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 233 MECHANIC ST, LAUREL, DE 19956 |
| Document Number | 0050950174 |
| Book / Page | 005095 / 000174 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 26854 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 8, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $84.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 12304 CHIPMANS POND RD LAUREL DE 199563456, LAUREL, DE 19956-3456 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
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| 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 | $873.00 (+514.79%) | $2,450 (-) Land $1,200 Building $1,250 | $255,400 (+5,112.24%) Land $38,400 Building $217,000 |
| 2023 | $142.00 | $2,450 Land $1,200 Building $1,250 | $4,900 Land $2,400 Building $2,500 |
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 |
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| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware |
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| 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 |
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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 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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