Sussex County property record for 509 S Central Ave, Laurel, DE 19956 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,040 sqft · built 1823 |
| Lot Size | 0.326 acres (14,196 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $80,000 (May 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,143 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 332-1.07-87.00 |
| Primary APN | 332-1.07-87.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,522 sqft |
| Basement Area | 420 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 420 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 551 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1823 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1823 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,196 sqft (0.326 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 182 ft deep x 78 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 408 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 754 sqft |
| Granary | 505 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 509 S CENTRAL AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-1501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COR CENTRAL AVE E 6TH ST |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1056 |
| Census Tract | 51802 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 332-1.07-87.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 S CENTRAL AVE, LAUREL, DE 19956-1501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 25, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 25, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201218120 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4003 / 33 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Laurel Town |
| Unified School District | Laurel School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,143.00 (+29.59%) | $15,200 (-) Land $3,050 Building $12,150 | $319,900 (+952.3%) Land $31,500 Building $288,400 |
| 2023 | $882.00 | $15,200 Land $3,050 Building $12,150 | $30,400 Land $6,100 Building $24,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100050518021, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 8 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 24 units insured (16 under condo master policies) 4 of 8 individual policies on primary residences |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within 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.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures