Sussex County property record for 30077 Fire Tower Rd, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,166 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 1.15 acres (50,094 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $395,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,672 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2022 Reverse Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 232-13.00-37.00 |
| Primary APN | 232-13.00-37.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,166 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,097 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Masonry |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 50,094 sqft (1.15 acres) |
| Garage Area | 650 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 576 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 30077 FIRE TOWER RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-2703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | E/RT 479 CHIPMANS POND RT 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3025 |
| Census Tract | 51701 |
30077 Fire Tower Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Sussex County records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 30077 FIRE TOWER RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2703 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NFM LENDING |
| Oct 10, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage PNC BANK NA |
| Mar 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 9, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202637322 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6587 / 339 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 30077 FIRE TOWER RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2703 |
| Document Number | 0000037322 |
| Book / Page | 6587 / 339 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202637322 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,595,800.00 |
| 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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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 30077 FIRE TOWER RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2703 |
| Document Number | 0000037323, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Book Page | 24347/54 |
| Instrument | 202637323 |
| Name | NFM LENDING |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 30077 FIRE TOWER RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2703 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 2, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0213650110 |
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| Date | Oct 10, 2022 |
| Book Page | 21365/110 |
| Instrument | 20220000046382 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 481 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2062 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 30077 FIRE TOWER RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2703 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0195820211 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19582/211 |
| Instrument | 20210000018227 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 30077 Fire Tower Rd was $1,672, up 3% from the year before.
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 | $1,672.00 (+2.96%) | $32,700 (-) Land $2,500 Building $30,200 | $460,500 (-) Land $53,500 Building $407,000 |
| 2025 | $1,624.00 | $32,700 Land $2,500 Building $30,200 | $460,500 Land $53,500 Building $407,000 |
| 2023 | $1,947.00 | $32,700 Land $2,500 Building $30,200 | $65,400 Land $5,000 Building $60,400 |
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 30077 Fire Tower Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 30077 Fire Tower Rd is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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