Sussex County property record for 36388 Whaleys Rd, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,120 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,798 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 532-16.00-7.00 |
| Primary APN | 532-16.00-7.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,120 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,328 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 174 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 36388 WHALEYS RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-3024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Description | SW/RD 62 1882'N/RT 451 FX LOT 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3071 |
| Census Tract | 51702 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 36388 WHALEYS RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-3024 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 14, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0061860125 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Delmar School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,798.00 (+26.26%) | $28,250 (-) Land $2,000 Building $26,250 | $487,300 (+762.48%) Land $67,100 Building $420,200 |
| 2023 | $1,424.00 | $28,250 Land $2,000 Building $26,250 | $56,500 Land $4,000 Building $52,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record median of 20 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 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 | Moderate above 52% of the US · above 93% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 4 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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