Sussex County property record for 32858 Whaleys Rd, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 6 ba · 3,045 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 14.7 acres (644,252 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $170,000 (Sep 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $2,697 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 232-23.00-25.00 |
| Primary APN | 232-23.00-25.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 17 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,045 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,624 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 644,252 sqft (14.7 acres) |
| Garage Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 32858 WHALEYS RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-2996 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | W SD RD FR GEO TO WHITESVILLE RT 62 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1113 |
| Census Tract | 51702 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 32858 WHALEYS RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-2996 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2521 / 327 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0062260166 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $2,697.00 (+2.98%) | $42,050 (-) Land $1,300 Building $40,750 | $751,200 (-) Land $165,200 Building $586,000 |
| 2025 | $2,619.00 (-0.3%) | $42,050 (-) Land $1,300 Building $40,750 | $751,200 (+745.95%) Land $165,200 Building $586,000 |
| 2023 | $2,627.00 | $42,050 Land $1,300 Building $40,750 | $88,800 Land $2,600 Building $86,200 |
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.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 74% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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