Sussex County property record for 34849 Whaleys Rd, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5,889 sqft · built 2026 |
| Lot Size | 4.32 acres (188,179 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,693 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 333-5.00-3.12 |
| Primary APN | 333-5.00-3.12 |
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| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
|---|---|
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,889 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2026 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2026 |
| Lot Area | 188,179 sqft (4.32 acres) |
| Street Address | 34849 WHALEYS RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-3016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | E S RD 62 1159' N RD 421 LOT 8 |
| Legal Subdivision | PEPPERBOX FARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 51702 |
34849 Whaleys Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2025.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8717 HUMMINGBIRD CT, LAUREL, MD 20723-1254 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 26, 1999 |
| Deed Document Number | 20212716 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5391 / 153 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 4, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0062810197 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | LAUREL, DE 19956 |
| Document Number | 0053910153 |
| Book / Page | 005391 / 000153 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2716 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 10, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $336.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8717 HUMMINGBIRD CT LAUREL MD 207231254, LAUREL, MD 20723-1254 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 34849 Whaleys Rd was $2,693, up 816% 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 | $2,693.00 (+815.99%) | $6,500 (-) Land $6,500 | $762,500 (+802.37%) Land $84,500 Building $678,000 |
| 2025 | $294.00 | $6,500 Land $6,500 | $84,500 Land $84,500 |
| 2023 | $382.00 | $6,500 Land $6,500 | $13,000 Land $13,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 34849 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 34849 Whaleys Rd is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 90% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 6 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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