542 E 4th St, Laurel, DE 19956 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 542 E 4th St, Laurel, DE 19956 · Last verified June 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1873
Square Footage1,748 sqft Living Area
Lot Size7,645 sqft (0.176 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$65,000 (2010)
Tax Bill$677.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN332-1.07-322.00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures12 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Building Area1,748 sqft Living Area
Basement Area580 sqft Basement
Unfinished Basement580 sqft Unfinished
Stories2 Stories
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1873
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1873
Exterior MaterialWood Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Roof ConstructionHip Roof Construction
Roof MaterialWood Shingle Roof
Lot Area7,645 sqft (0.176 acres)
Depth X Width156 ft x 49 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage Area209 sqft Garage
Deck AreaDeck Area
Patio Area256 sqft Patio
Porch Area176 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemNone Cooling
Heating SystemHVAC Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address542 E 4TH ST
CityLAUREL
StateDE
Zip19956-1507
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSW/FOURTH KING ST
Legal SubdivisionLAUREL
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Minor Civil DivisionLAUREL-DELMAR
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1041
Census Tract51802

Owner

Source: Sussex County records · APN 332-1.07-322.00

Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address542 E 4TH ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1507
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 17, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
WELLS FARGO BK
Jul 17, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 23, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 23, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page3808 / 149
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address542 E 4TH ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1507
Document Number0171970306
Instrument DateJul 17, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 07, 2019
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address542 E 4TH ST LAUREL DE 199561507, LAUREL, DE 19956-1507

Mortgage

Document Number0171970306
DateOct 24, 2018
Book Page017197/000306
Instrument38951
Lender
NameWELLS FARGO BK
TypeBank
AddressFORT MILL, SC 29715
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 23, 2048
Interest
Rate4.75%

July 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Property Address542 E 4TH ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1507
Document Number0172020336
Instrument DateJul 17, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 07, 2019

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address542 E 4TH ST LAUREL DE 199561507, LAUREL, DE 19956-1507

Mortgage

Document Number0172020336
DateOct 26, 2018
Book Page017202/000336
Instrument39316
Lender
NameHUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
AddressWASHINGTON, DC 20410-8000
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 25, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Sussex County records · Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
MunicipalityLaurel Town
Unified School DistrictLaurel School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$677.00 (+44.66%)$7,650 (-) Land $1,500 Building $6,150$190,900 (+1,147.71%) Land $26,600 Building $164,300
2023$468.00$7,650 Land $1,500 Building $6,150$15,300 Land $3,000 Building $12,300

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