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30444 Fire Tower Rd, Laurel, DE 19956 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 30444 Fire Tower Rd, Laurel, DE 19956

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1,596 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size0.923 acres (40,202 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$270,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill$1,315 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Oct 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN232-13.00-3.04

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN232-13.00-3.04

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,596 sqft Living Area
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1967
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1967
Lot Area40,202 sqft (0.923 acres)
Lot Dimensions201 ft deep x 200 ft wide
Garage Area1,200 sqft
Parking Spaces5 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone

Location & Zoning

Street Address30444 FIRE TOWER RD
CityLAUREL
StateDE
Zip19956-2708
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAR-1
Legal DescriptionLANDS OF RICHARD A GIVENS LOTS 4 5 W/RD 479 535'N/RD465
Legal SubdivisionLAUREL
Legal Lot Number4-5
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL-DELMAR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2038
Census Tract51701

Owner

30444 Fire Tower Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2021.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address30261 SPROGELL LN, DAGSBORO, DE 19939-3414
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 22, 2021Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB
Oct 13, 2020Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleDec 22, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 22, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 13, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202178296
Deed Book / Page5617 / 300
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateDec 22, 2021
Property Address30444 FIRE TOWER RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2708
Document Number0056170300
Book / Page5617 / 300
Instrument DateDec 15, 2021
Instrument20210000078296
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 30, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address30261 SPROGELL LN, DAGSBORO, DE 19939-3414

Mortgage

Document Number0206460248
DateDec 22, 2021
Book Page20646/248
Instrument20210000078297
Lender
NameWILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2052

October 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateOct 13, 2020
Property Address30444 FIRE TOWER RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2708
Document Number0053280208
Book / Page5328 / 208
Instrument DateOct 9, 2020
Instrument20200000048270
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 24, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address30444 FIRE TOWER RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2708

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 30444 Fire Tower Rd was $1,315, up 3.1% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
Unified School DistrictLaurel School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,315.00 (+3.06%)$22,500 (-) Land $1,250 Building $21,250$373,000 (-) Land $49,900 Building $323,100
2025$1,276.00$22,500 Land $1,250 Building $21,250$373,000 Land $49,900 Building $323,100
2023$1,428.00$22,500 Land $1,250 Building $21,250$49,200 Land $2,500 Building $46,700

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 30444 Fire Tower Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2023)
Most Recent ClaimDec 2023 · other causes

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 30444 Fire Tower Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 95 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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