31504 Purnell Dr, Laurel, DE 19956 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 31504 Purnell Dr, Laurel, DE 19956

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,318 sqft · built 2023
Lot Size	1.15 acres (50,094 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$302,000 (Jun 2024)
Tax Bill	$1,061 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jun 2022 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`332-1.08-29.02`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`332-1.08-29.02`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,318 sqft Living Area
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2023
Effective Year Built	Effective 2023
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	50,094 sqft (1.15 acres)
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	64 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	31504 PURNELL DR
City	LAUREL
State	DE
Zip	19956-4442
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AR-1
Legal Description	W/PURNELL DR LOT 3
Legal Subdivision	LAUREL
Legal Lot Number	3
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	LAUREL-DELMAR
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1011
Census Tract	51802

Owner

31504 Purnell Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2024.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	31504 PURNELL DR, LAUREL, DE 19956-4442
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 28, 2023	Deed, Transfer JOEL TRANGSRUD
Jun 14, 2022	Deed, Transfer
Mar 14, 2022	Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 17, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 17, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 28, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202420600
Deed Book / Page	6120 / 71
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Jun 28, 2023
Property Address	31504 PURNELL DR, LAUREL, DE 19956-4442
Document Number	0059310291
Book / Page	5931 / 291
Map Reference	PB 354 PG 84
Instrument Date	Jun 23, 2023
Instrument	2023000022599
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 29, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$71.50
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	315 N CENTRAL AVE, LAUREL, DE 19956-1749

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	31504 PURNELL DR, LAUREL, DE 19956-4442
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	2023000022600
Date	Jun 28, 2023
Instrument	2023000022600

Lender

Name	JOEL TRANGSRUD
Type	Private Party

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 26, 2053

June 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Jun 14, 2022
Property Address	31504 PURNELL DR, LAUREL, DE 19956-4442
Document Number	0057180242
Book / Page	5718 / 242
Instrument Date	Jun 10, 2022
Instrument	20220000028999
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	315 N CENTRAL AVE, LAUREL, DE 19956-1749

March 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Mar 14, 2022
Property Address	31504 PURNELL DR, LAUREL, DE 19956-4442
Document Number	0056610062
Book / Page	5661 / 62
Instrument Date	Mar 10, 2022
Instrument	20220000012967
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 25, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	315 N CENTRAL AVE, LAUREL, DE 19956-1749

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 31504 Purnell Dr was $1,061, up 3% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Sussex County
Unified School District	Laurel School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$1,061.00 (+3.01%)	$17,200 (-) Land $3,000 Building $14,200	$294,100 (-) Land $51,500 Building $242,600
2025	$1,030.00	$17,200 Land $3,000 Building $14,200	$294,100 Land $51,500 Building $242,600
2023	$87.00 (+16%)	$17,200 (-) Land $3,000 Building $14,200	$3,000 (-) Land $3,000
2022	$75.00	$17,200 Land $3,000 Building $14,200	$3,000 Land $3,000

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 31504 Purnell Dr 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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	24 units insured incl. 16 condo units

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 31504 Purnell Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 75% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None 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 System	LAUREL WATER DEPARTMENT serves 3,984 people · EPA ID DE0000597
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Feb 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 241 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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