525 King St, Laurel, DE 19956 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 525 King St, Laurel, DE 19956

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1893
Lot Size	0.078 acres (3,398 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$109,000 (Jul 2020)
Tax Bill	$484 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2023 Mortgage Jul 2023 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`332-1.11-56.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`332-1.11-56.00`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	864 sqft Living Area
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1893
Effective Year Built	Effective 1893
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood
Lot Area	3,398 sqft (0.078 acres)
Lot Dimensions	79 ft deep x 43 ft wide
Garage Area	311 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	48 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	525 KING ST
City	LAUREL
State	DE
Zip	19956-1510
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	TN
Legal Description	E/KING ST
Legal Subdivision	LAUREL
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	LAUREL-DELMAR
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1051
Census Tract	51802

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	525 KING ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1510
Owner Type	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 9, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY OF HSNG AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Jul 28, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY OF HOUSING URBAN & DEVELOPMENT
Jan 12, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Jul 24, 2020	Grant Deed, Transfer MCLEAN MTG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 24, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 24, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 17, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202032409
Deed Book / Page	5278 / 287
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Property Address	525 KING ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1510
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 31, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0220200068
Date	Oct 9, 2023
Book Page	22020/68
Instrument	2023000035109

Lender

Name	SECRETARY OF HSNG AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Type	Government Agency

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	339 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

July 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Property Address	525 KING ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1510
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 22, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0218950131
Date	Jul 28, 2023
Book Page	21895/131
Instrument	2023000026385

Lender

Name	SECRETARY OF HOUSING URBAN & DEVELOPMENT
Type	Government Agency

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	342 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Property Address	525 KING ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1510
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 9, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0207070344
Date	Jan 12, 2022
Book Page	20707/344
Instrument	20220000002032

Lender

Name	SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Type	Government Agency

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2052

July 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Jul 24, 2020
Property Address	525 KING ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1510
Document Number	0052780288
Book / Page	005278 / 000288
Instrument Date	Jul 7, 2020
Instrument	32409
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 4, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$327.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	525 KING ST LAUREL DE 199561510, LAUREL, DE 19956-1510

Mortgage

Document Number	186150247
Date	Jul 24, 2020
Book Page	018615/000247
Instrument	32410

Lender

Name	MCLEAN MTG
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	FAIRFAX, VA 22030

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 23, 2050

Mortgage

Document Number	186150267,
Date	Jul 24, 2020
Book Page	018615/000267
Instrument	32411

Lender

Name	HOUSING AUTH
Address	DOVER, DE 19901

Agreement

Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Sussex County
Municipality	Laurel Town
Unified School District	Laurel School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$484.00 (+2.98%)	$5,050 (-) Land $850 Building $4,200	$130,500 (-) Land $21,200 Building $109,300
2025	$470.00 (+48.26%)	$5,050 (-) Land $850 Building $4,200	$130,500 (+1,192.08%) Land $21,200 Building $109,300
2023	$317.00	$5,050 Land $850 Building $4,200	$10,100 Land $1,700 Building $8,400

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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	24 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 Risk	Low lower than 64% of the US · above 76% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	None 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 241 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T.

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