Sussex County property record for 10 Duchess Ct, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,833 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.314 acres (13,687 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,533 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-8.00-218.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-8.00-218.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,833 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,957 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 653 sqft |
| Basement Area | 438 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 438 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,687 sqft (0.314 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 67 ft deep x 182 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 405 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 175 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 10 DUCHESS CT |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-1257 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | PILOT TOWN VILLAGE LOT 72 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Legal Lot Number | 72 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 50903 |
10 Duchess Ct is held in a trust since October 2021.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34 ENCANTO DR, ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, CA 90274-4244 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 1996 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 1996 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2161 / 6 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0055720156 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 10 DUCHESS CT, LEWES, DE 19958-1257 |
| Document Number | 0055720156 |
| Book / Page | 5572 / 156 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000064249 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2021 |
| 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 10 Duchess Ct was $1,533, up 47.5% 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 | $1,533.00 (+47.55%) | $29,400 (-) Land $6,700 Building $22,700 | $728,800 (-) Land $391,100 Building $337,700 |
| 2025 | $1,039.00 | $29,400 Land $6,700 Building $22,700 | $728,800 Land $391,100 Building $337,700 |
| 2023 | $947.00 | $29,400 Land $6,700 Building $22,700 | $58,800 Land $13,400 Building $45,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 10 Duchess Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2012.
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 156 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 162 units insured incl. 6 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| 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 10 Duchess Ct 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 | 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 185 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 |
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