Sussex County property record for 500 Center St, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 768 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.116 acres (5,044 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $386 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 432-8.06-229.13 |
| Primary APN | 432-8.06-229.13 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Lot Area | 5,044 sqft (0.116 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 97 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Street Address | 500 CENTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-1332 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | N/OF CENTER ST |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 51802 |
500 Center St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 513 CENTER ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1331 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 500 Center St was $386, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Laurel Town |
| Unified School District | Laurel School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $386.00 (+3.21%) | $2,800 (-) Land $600 Building $2,200 | $109,500 (-) Land $23,700 Building $85,800 |
| 2025 | $374.00 | $2,800 Land $600 Building $2,200 | $109,500 Land $23,700 Building $85,800 |
| 2023 | $162.00 | $2,800 Land $600 Building $2,200 | $5,600 Land $1,200 Building $4,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 Center St 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 | 3 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 500 Center St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LAUREL WATER DEPARTMENT serves 3,984 people · EPA ID DE0000597 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 267 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband.
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