Sussex County property record for 5537 Watson Rd, Laurel, DE 19956 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 4 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
| Square Footage | 2,284 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 71,438 sqft (1.64 acres) |
| Garage | 936 sqft |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $978.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 432-6.00-43.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,284 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,288 sqft Gross Area |
| Upper Floors | 616 sqft Upper Floors |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 71,438 sqft (1.64 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 936 sqft Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 5537 WATSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-4041 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | N/RD 500 3419' W/RD 493 PARCEL 1 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Minor Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 51801 |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 432-6.00-43.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5537 WATSON RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-4041 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $978.00 (-35.62%) | $25,750 (-) Land $1,650 Building $24,100 | $425,000 (+725.24%) Land $85,000 Building $340,000 |
| 2023 | $1,519.00 | $25,750 Land $1,650 Building $24,100 | $51,500 Land $3,300 Building $48,200 |
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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