Sussex County property record for 712 West St, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1,680 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $324 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 432-8.06-207.00 |
| Primary APN | 432-8.06-207.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Lot Area | 6,761 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Street Address | 712 WEST ST |
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| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-1928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | W/WEST ST 100' S/CENTER ST |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| 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.
712 West St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2014.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 712 WEST ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1928 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 18, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0042320004 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 712 WEST ST, LAUREL, DE 19956-1928 |
| Document Number | 0167080304 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 712 WEST ST LAUREL DE 199561928, LAUREL, DE 19956-1928 |
| Document Number | 0167080304 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Book Page | 016708/000304 |
| Instrument | 2953 |
| Name | TIDEMARK FCU |
|---|---|
| Address | SEAFORD, DE 19973 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 712 West St was $324, up 2.2% 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 | $324.00 (+2.21%) | $7,050 (-) Land $750 Building $6,300 | $152,100 (-) Land $25,900 Building $126,200 |
| 2025 | $317.00 | $7,050 Land $750 Building $6,300 | $152,100 Land $25,900 Building $126,200 |
| 2023 | $433.00 | $7,050 Land $750 Building $6,300 | $14,100 Land $1,500 Building $12,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 712 West St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 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 712 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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