Sussex County property record for 304 N Central Ave, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | County Owned (Exempt) |
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| Lot Size | 2.53 acres (110,207 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 232-12.18-60.00 |
| Primary APN | 232-12.18-60.00 |
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| Lot Area | 110,207 sqft (2.53 acres) |
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| Street Address | 304 N CENTRAL AVE |
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| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > County Owned (Exempt) |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | W/CENTRAL AVE E/POPLAR ST LOT 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 51801 |
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 September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 201 MECHANIC ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1006 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Property Address | 304 N CENTRAL AVE, LAUREL, DE 19956 |
| Document Number | 0064300060 |
| Book / Page | 6430 / 60 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025000048382 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $75,600 (-) Land $3,150 Building $72,450 | $1,081,800 (-) Land $98,000 Building $983,800 | |
| 2025 | Additional exemption filed | $75,600 (-) Land $3,150 Building $72,450 | $1,081,800 (+615.48%) Land $98,000 Building $983,800 |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $75,600 Land $3,150 Building $72,450 | $151,200 Land $6,300 Building $144,900 |
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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2012–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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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