312 W Front St, Laurel, DE 19956 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 312 W Front St, Laurel, DE 19956

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details3 ba · 1,216 sqft · built 2022
Lot Size0.094 acres (4,108 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$245,000 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill$749 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2022 Mortgage
Jul 2022 Sale & Mortgage
+ 5 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN432-8.06-73.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN432-8.06-73.00

Interior

Full Baths3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures12 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,216 sqft Total Area
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2022
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2022
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area4,108 sqft (0.094 acres)
Lot Dimensions98 ft deep x 128 ft wide
PorchSlab

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address312 W FRONT ST
CityLAUREL
StateDE
Zip19956-1035
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionS/WEST FRONT ST LOT 1
Legal SubdivisionFRONT ST
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL-DELMAR
Census Block Group3
Census Block3001
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

Source: Sussex County records, as of May 21, 2026

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address312 W FRONT ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1035
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 11, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Second Mortgage (Down Payment)
SUSSEX CNTY HAB HMN
Jul 11, 2022Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
SUSSEX CNTY HAB HMN
Jul 11, 2022Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
SUSSEX CNTY HAB HMN
Sep 7, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Aug 20, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Feb 16, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BANK OF DEL MAR VA
Feb 16, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BANK OF DEL MAR VA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 11, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 11, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 20, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202233175
Deed Book / Page5736 / 233
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address312 W FRONT ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1035
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0211830313
DateJul 11, 2022
Book Page21183/313
Instrument20220000033177
Lender
NameSUSSEX CNTY HAB HMN
Agreement
TypeSecond Mortgage (Down Payment)
AmountAmount Recorded

July 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateJul 11, 2022
Property Address312 W FRONT ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1035
Document Number0057360233
Book / Page5736 / 233
Instrument DateJun 29, 2022
Instrument20220000033175
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
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
Address312 W FRONT ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1035

Mortgage

Document Number0211830306
DateJul 11, 2022
Book Page21183/306
Instrument20220000033176
Lender
NameSUSSEX CNTY HAB HMN
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

July 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateJul 11, 2022
Property Address312 W FRONT ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1035
Document Number0057360233
Book / Page5736 / 233
Instrument DateJun 29, 2022
Instrument20220000033175
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 2, 2026

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
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
Address312 W FRONT ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1035

Mortgage

Document Number20220000033176
DateJul 11, 2022
Instrument20220000033176
Lender
NameSUSSEX CNTY HAB HMN
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Mortgage

Document Number0211830313
DateJul 11, 2022
Book Page21183/313
Instrument20220000033177
Lender
NameSUSSEX CNTY HAB HMN
Agreement
TypeSecond Mortgage (Down Payment)
AmountAmount Recorded

September 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateSep 7, 2021
Property Address312 W FRONT ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1035
Document Number0055450073
Book / Page5545 / 73
Instrument DateAug 30, 2021
Instrument20210000055893
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address33319 ELDER LN, OCEAN VIEW, DE 19970-2841

August 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateAug 20, 2020
Property Address312 W FRONT ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1035
Document Number0052950051
Book / Page005295 / 000051
Instrument DateJul 21, 2020
Instrument37463
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address206 ACADEMY ST GEORGETOWN DE 199471947, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-1947

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address312 W FRONT ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1035
Document Number0167530032
Instrument DateFeb 16, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 14, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address9550 N SHORE DR SEAFORD DE 199737815, SEAFORD, DE 19973-7815

Mortgage

Document Number0167530032
DateFeb 22, 2018
Book Page016753/000032
Instrument6645
Lender
NameBANK OF DEL MAR VA
TypeBank
AddressSEAFORD, DE 19973
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

February 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address312 W FRONT ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1035
Document Number0167530018
Instrument DateFeb 16, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 19, 2018
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address9550 N SHORE DR SEAFORD DE 199737815, SEAFORD, DE 19973-7815

Mortgage

Document Number0167530018
DateFeb 22, 2018
Book Page016753/000018
Instrument6644
Lender
NameBANK OF DEL MAR VA
TypeBank
AddressSEAFORD, DE 11783
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 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
2025$749.00 (-3.48%)$1,100 (-) Land $1,100$211,900 (+718.15%) Land $22,500 Building $189,400
2023$776.00$1,100 Land $1,100$25,900 Land $1,200 Building $24,700

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

Flood

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 Policies3 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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 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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