Sussex County property record for 34545 Branch School Rd, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,653 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.603 acres (26,258 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $4,600 (Apr 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $786 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 432-13.00-5.07 |
| Primary APN | 432-13.00-5.07 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,653 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,568 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 26,258 sqft (0.603 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 193 ft deep x 205 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 86 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 210 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 48 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 34545 BRANCH SCHOOL RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-4182 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | E/RT 514 160'N/RT 509 LOT 6 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 51900 |
34545 Branch School Rd is held in a trust since April 2025.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34818 SUSAN BEACH RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-4162 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0062900062 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 34545 BRANCH SCHOOL RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-4182 |
| Document Number | 0000017963 |
| Book / Page | 6505 / 117 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202617963 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 34818 SUSAN BEACH RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-4162 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 34545 Branch School Rd was $786, down 0.3% 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 | $786.00 (-0.25%) | $18,700 (-) Land $1,500 Building $17,200 | $284,000 (-) Land $45,400 Building $238,600 |
| 2025 | $788.00 | $18,700 Land $1,500 Building $17,200 | $284,000 Land $45,400 Building $238,600 |
| 2023 | $885.00 | $18,700 Land $1,500 Building $17,200 | $37,400 Land $3,000 Building $34,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 34545 Branch School 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 34545 Branch School Rd 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 67% of the US · above 67% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband.
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