Sussex County property record for 27681 James Rd, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 5 ba · 3,060 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 9.69 acres (422,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,952 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 232-3.00-4.02 |
| Primary APN | 232-3.00-4.02 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 16 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,060 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,996 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 660 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 422,227 sqft (9.69 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 390 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 27681 JAMES RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | S/RT 20 E/RT 478 FX5150 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 51701 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16258 SYCAMORE RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2558 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201233852 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4042 / 344 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Laurel School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,952.00 (+3.18%) | $69,450 (-) Land $500 Building $68,950 | $905,400 (-) Land $133,700 Building $771,700 |
| 2025 | $2,861.00 (-29.46%) | $69,450 (-) Land $500 Building $68,950 | $905,400 (+551.84%) Land $133,700 Building $771,700 |
| 2023 | $4,056.00 | $69,450 Land $500 Building $68,950 | $138,900 Land $1,000 Building $137,900 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 72% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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