Sussex County property record for 101 Adams Ave, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | County Owned (Exempt) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 1.21 acres (53,056 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-8.11-224.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-8.11-224.00 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 53,056 sqft (1.21 acres) |
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| Street Address | 101 ADAMS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-1401 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > County Owned (Exempt) |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | E/KINGS HWY |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 50904 |
101 Adams Ave, a public works property, is owned by a company that acquired it in June 1985.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 227, LEWES, DE 19958-0227 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Government |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 1985 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 1985 |
| Deed Document Number | 1985219028 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $4,900 (-) Land $4,900 | $2,845,900 (-) Land $415,500 Building $2,430,400 | |
| 2025 | $4,900 Land $4,900 | $2,845,900 Land $415,500 Building $2,430,400 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $4,900 Land $4,900 | $9,800 Land $9,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 101 Adams Ave 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 101 Adams Ave 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 182 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Glo Fiber.
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