Sussex County property record for 538 Center St, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,176 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.204 acres (8,908 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $48,600 (Mar 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $579 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 432-8.06-228.10 |
| Primary APN | 432-8.06-228.10 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,176 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Lot Area | 8,908 sqft (0.204 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 99 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Street Address | 538 CENTER ST |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-1332 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | CENTER ST LOT 13 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 51802 |
538 Center St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2015.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 CENTER ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1332 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20159078 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4377 / 236 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 26, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0043770236 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 538 Center St was $579, 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 | $579.00 (+3.02%) | $10,300 (-) Land $750 Building $9,550 | $157,400 (-) Land $28,600 Building $128,800 |
| 2025 | $562.00 | $10,300 Land $750 Building $9,550 | $157,400 Land $28,600 Building $128,800 |
| 2023 | $622.00 | $10,300 Land $750 Building $9,550 | $20,600 Land $1,500 Building $19,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 538 Center St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 | 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 538 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 Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 72% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 267 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband.
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