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517 Center St, Laurel, DE 19956 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 517 Center St, Laurel, DE 19956

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 700 sqft · built 1992
Lot Size0.101 acres (4,408 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$54,000 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill$447 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN432-8.06-214.04

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN432-8.06-214.04

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area700 sqft Living Area
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1992
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1992
Lot Area4,408 sqft (0.101 acres)
Lot Dimensions98 ft deep x 45 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address517 CENTER ST
CityLAUREL
StateDE
Zip19956-1331
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionS/CENTER ST PARCEL 2
Legal SubdivisionLAUREL
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionLAUREL-DELMAR
Census Block Group3
Census Block3007
Census Tract51802

Owner

517 Center St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2020.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address517 CENTER ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1331
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 17, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 17, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202025505
Deed Book / Page5255 / 240
Prior Transfer DateDec 8, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0046360111
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateJun 17, 2020
Property Address517 CENTER ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1331
Document Number0052550240
Book / Page005255 / 000240
Instrument DateMay 15, 2020
Instrument25505
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 24, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$162.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address517 CENTER ST LAUREL DE 199561331, LAUREL, DE 19956-1331

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 517 Center St was $447, up 3% from the year before.

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$447.00 (+3%)$1,350 (-) Land $400 Building $950$120,000 (-) Land $22,900 Building $97,100
2025$434.00$1,350 Land $400 Building $950$120,000 Land $22,900 Building $97,100
2023$102.00$1,350 Land $400 Building $950$2,700 Land $800 Building $1,900

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 517 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 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

Wildfire risk around 517 Center St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 93% of the US · lower than 72% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 267 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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