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503 S Central Ave, Laurel, DE 19956 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 503 S Central Ave, Laurel, DE 19956

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 2,370 sqft · built 1848
Lot Size0.26 acres (11,334 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$180,000 (Apr 2021)
Tax Bill$983 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN332-1.07-91.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN332-1.07-91.00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,370 sqft Living Area
FlooringCeramic Tile
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1848
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1848
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialWood Shingle
Lot Area11,334 sqft (0.26 acres)
Lot Dimensions249 ft deep x 59 ft wide
Garage Area490 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area168 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address503 S CENTRAL AVE
CityLAUREL
StateDE
Zip19956-1501
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionE/S CENTRAL AVE 94'S/E FIFTH ST
Legal SubdivisionLAUREL
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL-DELMAR
Census Block Group1
Census Block1056
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 May 21, 2026

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address503 S CENTRAL AVE, LAUREL, DE 19956-1501
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 20, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 20, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 30, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202126186
Deed Book / Page5450 / 3
Prior Transfer DateDec 19, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc0040790096
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateApr 20, 2021
Property Address503 S CENTRAL AVE, LAUREL, DE 19956-1501
Document Number0054500003
Book / Page5450 / 3
Instrument DateApr 16, 2021
Instrument20210000026186
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 30, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address503 S CENTRAL AVE, LAUREL, DE 19956-1501
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0197490162
DateApr 20, 2021
Book Page19749/162
Instrument20210000026187
Lender
NameTD BANK NA
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueMay 1, 2036

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 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
2025$983.00 (+11.07%)$14,400 (-) Land $1,800 Building $12,600$273,200 (+848.61%) Land $29,700 Building $243,500
2023$885.00$14,400 Land $1,800 Building $12,600$28,800 Land $3,600 Building $25,200

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 Policies24 units insured
incl. 16 condo units

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 RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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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