Sussex County property record for 5542 Watson Rd, Laurel, DE 19956 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
| Square Footage | 1,584 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 370,391 sqft (8.5 acres) |
| Garage | 576 sqft |
| Last Sale | $935,000 (2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,803.00 (2025) |
Source: Sussex County records · APN 432-6.00-47.00
Assessment roll updated May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5542 WATSON RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-4099 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 08, 2023 | Deed, Transfer HORIZON FARM CREDIT ACA |
| Nov 29, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FIRST FIN'L BK&TR |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 08, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 08, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202320083 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5921 / 1 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 08, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5542 WATSON RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-4099 |
| Document Number | 0059210001 |
| Book / Page | 5921 / 1 |
| Map Reference | MB 52 PG 278 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000020083 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2023 |
| Title Company | NON AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $233.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5560 WATSON RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-4099 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 32861 CHAMPLINS FIVE LN, LAUREL, DE 19956-4094 |
| Document Number | 2023000020084 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 08, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000020084 |
| Name | HORIZON FARM CREDIT ACA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Number | 0218020173 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 08, 2023 |
| Book Page | 21802/173 |
| Instrument | 2023000020085 |
| Name | HORIZON FARM CREDIT ACA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 5542 WATSON RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-4099 |
| Document Number | 0166040222 |
| Book / Page | 016604 / 000222 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 03, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 206 BROKEN ARROW TRL FRUITLAND MD 218261014, FRUITLAND, MD 21826-1014 |
| Document Number | 0166040222 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Book Page | 016604/000222 |
| Instrument | 44857 |
| Name | FIRST FIN'L BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | EL DORADO, AR 71730 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
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 is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,803.00 (-58.43%) | $116,100 (-) Land $2,200 Building $113,900 | $819,300 (+252.84%) Land $192,500 Building $626,800 |
| 2023 | $6,743.00 (+15.5%) | $116,100 (-) Land $2,200 Building $113,900 | $232,200 (-) Land $4,400 Building $227,800 |
| 2022 | $5,838.00 | $116,100 Land $2,200 Building $113,900 | $232,200 Land $4,400 Building $227,800 |
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 | Low above 20% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 5,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 432-6.00-47.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,018 sqft Gross Area |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle Roof |
| Lot Area | 370,391 sqft (8.5 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft Garage |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 144 sqft Patio |
| Porch Area | 150 sqft Porch |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 5542 WATSON RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-4099 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | S/RT 500 3380'W/RT 493 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Minor Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 51801 |
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