Sussex County property record for 36434 Whaleys Rd, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.869 acres (37,875 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $21,000 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,111 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Sale May 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 532-16.00-7.01 |
| Primary APN | 532-16.00-7.01 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 37,875 sqft (0.869 acres) |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 984 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 400 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 36434 WHALEYS RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-3022 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Description | SW/RT 62 1500' N/RT 451 T7011 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3071 |
| Census Tract | 51702 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18748 DUPONT BLVD, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-3112 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 16, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| May 15, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure Foreclosure Auction |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 16, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 16, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 15, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201817500 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4887 / 94 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0048870094 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 36434 WHALEYS RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-3022 |
| Document Number | 0048870094 |
| Book / Page | 004887 / 000094 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 17500 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $63.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18748 DUPONT BLVD GEORGETOWN DE 199473112, GEORGETOWN, DE 19947-3112 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 36434 WHALEYS RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-3022 |
| Document Number | 0048860305 |
| Book / Page | 004886 / 000305 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 17389 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $63.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 35846 BLACK MARLIN DR LEWES DE 199585041, LEWES, DE 19958-5041 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Delmar School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,111.00 (-2.71%) | $19,500 (-) Land $750 Building $18,750 | $307,300 (-) Land $56,700 Building $250,600 |
| 2025 | $1,142.00 (+17.25%) | $19,500 (-) Land $750 Building $18,750 | $307,300 (+687.95%) Land $56,700 Building $250,600 |
| 2023 | $974.00 | $19,500 Land $750 Building $18,750 | $39,000 Land $1,500 Building $37,500 |
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 50% of the US · above 92% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 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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