Sussex County property record for 5246 Watson Rd, Laurel, DE 19956 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1,485 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 20 acres (871,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,027 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Line of Credit Jan 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 432-6.00-32.01 |
| Primary APN | 432-6.00-32.01 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,485 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Lot Area | 871,200 sqft (20 acres) |
| Street Address | 5246 WATSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-4036 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | SW/RT 500 LOT 1 FX |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 51801 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 432-6.00-32.01
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5246 WATSON RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-4036 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MIDATLANTIC FARM CREDIT |
| Jan 22, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FARM CREDIT SVCS |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 5246 WATSON RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-4036 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0202380120 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Book Page | 20238/120 |
| Instrument | 20210000054711 |
| Name | MIDATLANTIC FARM CREDIT |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2031 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 5246 WATSON RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-4036 |
| Document Number | 0173560129 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0173560129 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2019 |
| Book Page | 017356/000129 |
| Instrument | 3356 |
| Name | FARM CREDIT SVCS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | MOUNT JOY, PA 17552 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jan 29, 2029 |
Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| 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 | $3,027.00 (-63.67%) | $142,600 (-) Land $1,500 Building $141,100 | $1,108,900 (+288.81%) Land $311,700 Building $797,200 |
| 2023 | $8,331.00 | $142,600 Land $1,500 Building $141,100 | $285,200 Land $3,000 Building $282,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sussex County (10005C), updated August 17, 2025 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| 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; lenders make the official flood determination.
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