Sussex County property record for 31871 Old Hickory Rd, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,020 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.975 acres (42,475 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,500 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $912 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Line of Credit May 2017 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 432-7.00-26.01 |
| Primary APN | 432-7.00-26.01 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,020 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Lot Area | 42,475 sqft (0.975 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 209 ft deep x 277 ft wide |
| Pool Area | 386 sqft |
| Street Address | 31871 OLD HICKORY RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-4225 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | E/RT 497 1750' SE/RD 495 LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4022 |
| Census Tract | 51801 |
31871 Old Hickory Rd is owned 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 | 32228 OLD HICKORY RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-4227 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COUNTY BK |
| May 25, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage VC PHILLIPS FARMS LP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 14, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 14, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 202420294 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6118 / 343 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 31871 OLD HICKORY RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-4225 |
| Document Number | 0186410218 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 28107 BEAVER DAM BRANCH RD LAUREL DE 199562543, LAUREL, DE 19956-2543 |
| Document Number | 0186410218 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Book Page | 018641/000218 |
| Instrument | 33906 |
| Name | COUNTY BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 2, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 31871 OLD HICKORY RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-4225 |
| Document Number | 0162440322 |
| Book / Page | 016244 / 000322 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 19732 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 OLD HICKORY RD LAUREL DE 19956, LAUREL, DE 19956 |
| Document Number | 162440322 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016244/000322 |
| Instrument | 19732 |
| Name | VC PHILLIPS FARMS LP |
|---|---|
| Address | LAUREL, DE 19956 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31871 Old Hickory Rd was $912, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Laurel School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $912.00 (+3.05%) | $9,350 (-) Land $1,500 Building $7,850 | $258,700 (-) Land $53,500 Building $205,200 |
| 2025 | $885.00 | $9,350 Land $1,500 Building $7,850 | $258,700 Land $53,500 Building $205,200 |
| 2023 | $543.00 | $9,350 Land $1,500 Building $7,850 | $18,700 Land $3,000 Building $15,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31871 Old Hickory Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 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 risk around 31871 Old Hickory Rd is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband Fixed Wireless | 50 / 10 |
| Bloosurf Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: AT&T, Xfinity.
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