Sussex County property record for 1 Jefferson Ct, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 5 ba · 1,888 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,596 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Mar 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,857 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale Mar 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-8.12-87.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-8.12-87.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,888 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 431 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 431 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 9,596 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 63 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 398 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 215 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 1 JEFFERSON CT |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-1426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | JEFFERSON COURT LOT 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 50904 |
1 Jefferson Ct is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2022.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 JEFFERSON CT, LEWES, DE 19958-1426 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Mar 18, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3764 / 161 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0056640274 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1 JEFFERSON CT, LEWES, DE 19958-1426 |
| Document Number | 0000013170 |
| Book / Page | 6486 / 334 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202613170 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1 JEFFERSON CT, LEWES, DE 19958-1426 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 18, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1 JEFFERSON CT, LEWES, DE 19958-1426 |
| Document Number | 0056640274 |
| Book / Page | 5664 / 274 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220000013917 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 13, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1 Jefferson Ct was $1,857, down 0.5% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Lewes City |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,857.00 (-0.48%) | $30,650 (-) Land $5,100 Building $25,550 | $1,120,400 (-) Land $606,100 Building $514,300 |
| 2025 | $1,866.00 | $30,650 Land $5,100 Building $25,550 | $1,120,400 Land $606,100 Building $514,300 |
| 2023 | $1,009.00 | $30,650 Land $5,100 Building $25,550 | $61,300 Land $10,200 Building $51,100 |
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 1 Jefferson Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 65 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 65 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1992–2012) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
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 1 Jefferson Ct 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LEWES BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS serves 9,627 people · EPA ID DE0000602 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 22 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 531 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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