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312 S Central Ave, Laurel, DE 19956 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 312 S Central Ave, Laurel, DE 19956

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Lot Size0.033 acres (1,459 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$240,000 (Dec 2023)
Tax Bill$561 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Sale
Sep 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN432-8.07-2.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN432-8.07-2.00

Exterior

Lot Area1,459 sqft (0.033 acres)
Lot Dimensions73 ft deep x 20 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address312 S CENTRAL AVE
CityLAUREL
StateDE
Zip19956-1525
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionW/CENTRAL AVE
Legal SubdivisionLAUREL
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL-DELMAR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract51802

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin 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

312 S Central Ave, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2023.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address210 OAK ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1000
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 27, 2023Deed, Transfer
Sep 23, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 27, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 27, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 23, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202344843
Deed Book / Page6029 / 344
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateDec 27, 2023
Property Address312 S CENTRAL AVE, LAUREL, DE 19956-1525
Document Number0060290344
Book / Page6029 / 344
Instrument2023000044843
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 15, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$60.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address30425 SEAFORD RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-3842

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address210 OAK ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1000

September 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateSep 23, 2020
Property Address312 S CENTRAL AVE, LAUREL, DE 19956-1525
Document Number0053160126
Book / Page005316 / 000126
Instrument DateSep 14, 2020
Instrument44283
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 2, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$150.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address30425 SEAFORD RD LAUREL DE 199563842, LAUREL, DE 19956-3842

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 312 S Central Ave was $561, up 2.9% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$561.00 (+2.94%)$7,950 (-) Land $100 Building $7,850$159,300 (-) Land $53,300 Building $106,000
2025$545.00$7,950 Land $100 Building $7,850$159,300 Land $53,300 Building $106,000
2023$461.00$7,950 Land $100 Building $7,850$15,900 Land $200 Building $15,700

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 312 S Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1992–2012)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 6
Most Recent ClaimOct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 2 claims

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

The area around 312 S Central Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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 386 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: AT&T, BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband.

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