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400 S Central Ave, Laurel, DE 19956 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 400 S Central Ave, Laurel, DE 19956

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Lot Size0.244 acres (10,650 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$290,000 (Sep 2011)
Tax Bill$1,495 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Refinance
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN432-8.07-3.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN432-8.07-3.00

Exterior

Lot Area10,650 sqft (0.244 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 71 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address400 S CENTRAL AVE
CityLAUREL
StateDE
Zip19956-1571
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionW/CENTRAL AVE
Legal SubdivisionLAUREL
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL-DELMAR
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract51802

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Laurel Historic District
listed 1988 · 710 contributing resources · NRIS 88001056

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address190 HAUT BRION AVE, NEWARK, DE 19702-4540
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 15, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 15, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page3926 / 211
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address400 S CENTRAL AVE, LAUREL, DE 19956-1571
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 22, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0202250204
DateAug 26, 2021
Book Page20225/204
Instrument20210000053892
Lender
NameAMERICAN SPIRIT FCU
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
MunicipalityLaurel Town
Unified School DistrictLaurel School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,495.00 (+3.03%)$52,250 (-) Land $1,000 Building $51,250$424,100 (-) Land $116,000 Building $308,100
2025$1,451.00 (-52.18%)$52,250 (-) Land $1,000 Building $51,250$424,100 (+305.84%) Land $116,000 Building $308,100
2023$3,034.00$52,250 Land $1,000 Building $51,250$104,500 Land $2,000 Building $102,500

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims6 (1992–2012)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 6
Most Recent ClaimOct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLAUREL WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 3,984 people · EPA ID DE0000597
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 386 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband.

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