303 N Poplar St, Laurel, DE 19956 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 303 N Poplar St, Laurel, DE 19956

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 816 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.071 acres (3,097 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$159,900 (Jan 2021)
Tax Bill	$327 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2021 Sale Feb 2019 Foreclosure + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`432-8.06-54.02`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`432-8.06-54.02`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	816 sqft Living Area
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	3,097 sqft (0.071 acres)
Lot Dimensions	72 ft deep x 43 ft wide
Porch	Open Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	303 N POPLAR ST
City	LAUREL
State	DE
Zip	19956-1040
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	TN
Legal Description	NE/POPLAR ST 118'NW/FRONT ST PARCEL A
Legal Subdivision	LAUREL
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	LAUREL-DELMAR
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3000
Census Tract	51802

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

303 N Poplar St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2021.

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	303 N POPLAR ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1040
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 22, 2021	Deed, Transfer
Feb 4, 2019	Grant Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY
Mar 29, 2017	Grant Deed, Foreclosure
Feb 21, 2017	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 22, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 22, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 20, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20214619
Deed Book / Page	5396 / 109
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 22, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0050120067
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Jan 22, 2021
Property Address	303 N POPLAR ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1040
Document Number	0053960109
Book / Page	5396 / 109
Instrument Date	Jan 20, 2021
Instrument	20210000004619
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 24, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	303 N POPLAR ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1040

February 2019: Grant Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Feb 4, 2019
Property Address	303 N POPLAR ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1040
Document Number	0050120067
Book / Page	005012 / 000067
Instrument Date	Jun 22, 2017
Instrument	3896
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	May 29, 2019
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

March 2017: Grant Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Mar 29, 2017
Property Address	303 N POPLAR ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1040
Document Number	0046850311
Book / Page	004685 / 000311
Instrument Date	Mar 10, 2017
Instrument	11900
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jun 15, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

February 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Feb 21, 2017
Property Address	303 N POPLAR ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1040
Document Number	0046670287
Book / Page	004667 / 000287
Instrument Date	Jan 11, 2017
Instrument	7053
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	May 15, 2017

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$94.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 303 N Poplar St was $327, up 2.8% from the year before.

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Sussex County
Municipality	Laurel Town
Unified School District	Laurel School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$327.00 (+2.83%)	$10,200 (-) Land $300 Building $9,900	$86,000 (-) Land $21,100 Building $64,900
2025	$318.00	$10,200 Land $300 Building $9,900	$86,000 Land $21,100 Building $64,900
2023	$616.00	$10,200 Land $300 Building $9,900	$20,400 Land $600 Building $19,800

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 303 N Poplar St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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 100 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	3 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

Wildfire risk around 303 N Poplar St is low, with 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware
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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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