Sussex County property record for 34779 Whaleys Rd, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,914 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $15,900 (Jan 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $2,026 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 333-5.00-3.08 |
| Primary APN | 333-5.00-3.08 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,914 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,428 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 672 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 744 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 800 sqft |
| Patio Area | 720 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 34779 WHALEYS RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-3015 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | E SD RT 62 1850' N OF RT 421 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 51702 |
34779 Whaleys Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1993.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34779 WHALEYS RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-3015 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1896 / 282 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 34779 Whaleys Rd was $2,026, up 2.9% 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 | $2,026.00 (+2.95%) | $26,900 (-) Land $7,500 Building $19,400 | $559,200 (-) Land $91,200 Building $468,000 |
| 2025 | $1,968.00 | $26,900 Land $7,500 Building $19,400 | $559,200 Land $91,200 Building $468,000 |
| 2023 | $1,617.00 | $26,900 Land $7,500 Building $19,400 | $53,800 Land $15,000 Building $38,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 34779 Whaleys 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 34779 Whaleys Rd is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 87% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Fiber | 2,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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