7795 Bethel Rd, Laurel, DE 19956 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 7795 Bethel Rd, Laurel, DE 19956

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,666 sqft · built 1953
Lot Size	0.457 acres (19,898 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$279,000 (Oct 2023)
Tax Bill	$691 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2023 Second Mortgage Oct 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`232-11.00-13.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`232-11.00-13.00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	12 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,666 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	44 sqft
Finished Basement	44 sqft
Unfinished Basement	560 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1953
Effective Year Built	Effective 1953
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	19,898 sqft (0.457 acres)
Lot Dimensions	199 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Area	78 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	165 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address	7795 BETHEL RD
City	LAUREL
State	DE
Zip	19956-3921
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AR-1
Legal Description	W/RT 493 1200'N/RT 491
Legal Subdivision	LAUREL
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	LAUREL-DELMAR
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2011
Census Tract	51801

Owner

7795 Bethel Rd is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2023.

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	112 SPRUANCE RD, DOVER, DE 19901-4051
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 9, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY
Oct 9, 2023	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 9, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 9, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 31, 1987 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202335138
Deed Book / Page	5986 / 42
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Property Address	7795 BETHEL RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-3921
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 31, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0220200298
Date	Oct 9, 2023
Book Page	22020/298
Instrument	2023000035140

Lender

Name	DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY
Type	Government Agency

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	120 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2033

October 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Oct 9, 2023
Property Address	7795 BETHEL RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-3921
Document Number	0059860042
Book / Page	5986 / 42
Instrument Date	Sep 29, 2023
Instrument	2023000035138
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 31, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$55.80
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	6513 PLEASANT DR, LAUREL, DE 19956-3296

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	112 SPRUANCE RD, DOVER, DE 19901-4051

Mortgage

Document Number	0220200277
Date	Oct 9, 2023
Book Page	22020/277
Instrument	2023000035139

Lender

Name	MOVEMENT MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2053

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 7795 Bethel Rd was $691, up 3% from the year before.

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Sussex County
Unified School District	Laurel School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$691.00 (+2.98%)	$13,200 (-) Land $1,000 Building $12,200	$196,200 (-) Land $43,100 Building $153,100
2025	$671.00	$13,200 Land $1,000 Building $12,200	$196,200 Land $43,100 Building $153,100
2023	$815.00	$13,200 Land $1,000 Building $12,200	$26,400 Land $2,000 Building $24,400

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 7795 Bethel Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1980.

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
Nearby Flood Claims	5 (1980–2016)
Claims Outside the SFHA	3 of 5
Most Recent Claim	Sep 2016 · rainfall accumulation

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

Wildfire risk around 7795 Bethel Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood	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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 50 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

May also be available: BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband, T-Mobile.

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