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31051 Old Sailor Rd, Laurel, DE 19956 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 31051 Old Sailor Rd, Laurel, DE 19956

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Lot Size0.714 acres (31,119 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$75,000 (May 2016)
Tax Bill$1,495 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2017 Foreclosure
Feb 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN232-12.18-46.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN232-12.18-46.00

Exterior

Lot Area31,119 sqft (0.714 acres)
Lot Dimensions185 ft deep x 250 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address31051 OLD SAILOR RD
CityLAUREL
StateDE
Zip19956-3918
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeC1
Legal DescriptionWOODLAND HEIGHTS LOTS 2 3 4 5 6 BLK G
Legal SubdivisionWOODLAND HEIGHTS
Legal BlockG
Legal Lot Number2-6
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL-DELMAR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1024
Census Tract51801

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address8947 WOODLAND FERRY RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-3887
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 7, 2017Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure
ATTORNEY ONLY
Feb 10, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 31, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 31, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 6, 1998
Deed Document Number201617864
Deed Book / Page4549 / 162
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2017: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeTrustee's Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateJul 7, 2017
Property Address31051 OLD SAILOR RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-3918
Document Number0047340324
Book / Page004734 / 000324
Instrument DateJul 6, 2017
Instrument25569
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$156.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address101 N MAIN ST HEBRON MD 218301039, HEBRON, MD 21830-1039

February 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateFeb 10, 2017
Property Address31051 OLD SAILOR RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-3918
Document Number0046630231
Book / Page004663 / 000231
Instrument DateFeb 8, 2017
Instrument5645
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 3, 2017

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address8947 WOODLAND FERRY RD LAUREL DE 199563887, LAUREL, DE 19956-3887

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$1,495.00 (+3.1%)$19,100 (-) Land $6,700 Building $12,400$424,000 (-) Land $68,600 Building $355,400
2025$1,450.00 (+30.75%)$19,100 (-) Land $6,700 Building $12,400$424,000 (+1,009.95%) Land $68,600 Building $355,400
2023$1,109.00$19,100 Land $6,700 Building $12,400$38,200 Land $13,400 Building $24,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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 Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2012–2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimAug 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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within 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 SystemLAUREL WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 3,984 people · EPA ID DE0000597
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 203 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband.

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