Sussex County property record for 707 West St, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1,024 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.364 acres (15,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $390 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 432-8.06-202.00 |
| Primary APN | 432-8.06-202.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,024 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 15,860 sqft (0.364 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 166 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Street Address | 707 WEST ST |
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| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-1927 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | SE/WEST ST 90'SW/7TH ST |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 51802 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Laurel Historic District listed 1988 · 710 contributing resources · NRIS 88001056 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
707 West St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in November 1987.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2, LAUREL, DE 19956-0002 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 6, 1987 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 6, 1987 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 707 West St was $390, up 2.1% 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 | $390.00 (+2.09%) | $16,300 (-) Land $1,000 Building $15,300 | $173,200 (-) Land $33,200 Building $140,000 |
| 2025 | $382.00 | $16,300 Land $1,000 Building $15,300 | $173,200 Land $33,200 Building $140,000 |
| 2023 | $995.00 | $16,300 Land $1,000 Building $15,300 | $32,600 Land $2,000 Building $30,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 707 West St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1992.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1992–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
| Claims by Event |
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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 707 West St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% of Delaware |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
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| 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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