Sussex County property record for 526 W 7th St, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,050 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,566 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $550 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 432-8.06-228.02 |
| Primary APN | 432-8.06-228.02 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,050 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Lot Area | 7,566 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 89 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Pool Area | 105 sqft |
| Street Address | 526 W 7TH ST |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-1383 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | CENTER ST LOT 5 W/IMP |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 51802 |
526 W 7th St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 1999.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 526 W 7TH ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1383 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 26, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 26, 1999 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2362 / 302 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 526 W 7TH ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1383 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0185660142 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18566/142 |
| Instrument | 20200000029782 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 526 W 7th St was $550, up 3% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Laurel Town |
| Unified School District | Laurel School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $550.00 (+3%) | $9,800 (-) Land $650 Building $9,150 | $149,200 (-) Land $27,000 Building $122,200 |
| 2025 | $534.00 | $9,800 Land $650 Building $9,150 | $149,200 Land $27,000 Building $122,200 |
| 2023 | $593.00 | $9,800 Land $650 Building $9,150 | $19,600 Land $1,300 Building $18,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 526 W 7th 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 risk around 526 W 7th St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 153 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 |
May also be available: BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband.
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