Sussex County property record for 8947 Sharptown Rd, Laurel, DE 19956
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1,148 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.321 acres (14,000 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $472 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 432-8.13-23.00 |
| Primary APN | 432-8.13-23.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,148 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 14,000 sqft (0.321 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Street Address | 8947 SHARPTOWN RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAUREL |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19956-4305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | LDS OF H H DICKERSON LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LAUREL-DELMAR |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4016 |
| Census Tract | 51801 |
8947 Sharptown Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8947 SHARPTOWN RD, LAUREL, DE 19956-4305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8947 Sharptown Rd was $472, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Laurel School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $472.00 (+3.06%) | $9,050 (-) Land $500 Building $8,550 | $127,000 (-) Land $36,700 Building $90,300 |
| 2025 | $458.00 | $9,050 Land $500 Building $8,550 | $127,000 Land $36,700 Building $90,300 |
| 2023 | $549.00 | $9,050 Land $500 Building $8,550 | $18,100 Land $1,000 Building $17,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 8947 Sharptown Rd 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 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 8947 Sharptown Rd 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 42 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband.
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