Sussex County property record for 10 Texas Ave, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 814 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.126 acres (5,510 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Aug 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $1,836 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 335-5.17-20.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-5.17-20.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 814 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Lot Area | 5,510 sqft (0.126 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Street Address | 10 TEXAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-1150 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | LEWES BEACH W/TEXAS AVE LOT 10 BLK U |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Legal Block | U |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 50905 |
10 Texas Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2018.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1578 E GRANITE BROOK CT, DRAPER, UT 84020-5800 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2317 / 61 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 2, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0048690316 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 10 TEXAS AVE, LEWES, DE 19958-1150 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0182050145 |
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| Date | Mar 4, 2020 |
| Book Page | 18205/145 |
| Instrument | 20200000009717 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 10 Texas Ave was $1,836, down 0.4% 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 | $1,836.00 (-0.38%) | $10,950 (-) Land $5,300 Building $5,650 | $873,000 (-) Land $698,800 Building $174,200 |
| 2025 | $1,843.00 | $10,950 Land $5,300 Building $5,650 | $873,000 Land $698,800 Building $174,200 |
| 2023 | $539.00 | $10,950 Land $5,300 Building $5,650 | $21,900 Land $10,600 Building $11,300 |
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 10 Texas Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 8.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 456 individual policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 748 units insured incl. 292 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 34 (1998–2022) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2022 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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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 Texas Ave is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 72% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 33 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 |
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