Sussex County property record for 12 Ancient Oak Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,431 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (19,998 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $465,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,755 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 234-6.00-301.00 |
| Primary APN | 234-6.00-301.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,431 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,498 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 19,998 sqft (0.459 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 340 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 12 ANCIENT OAK DR |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-9455 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | CHAPEL GREEN LOT 6 SEC B |
| Legal Subdivision | CHAPEL GREEN |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 51013 |
12 Ancient Oak Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 ANCIENT OAK DR, LEWES, DE 19958-9455 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 14, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 11, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20251342 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6238 / 271 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12 Ancient Oak Dr was $1,755, down 0.2% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,755.00 (-0.23%) | $28,050 (-) Land $2,500 Building $25,550 | $511,200 (-) Land $110,600 Building $400,600 |
| 2025 | $1,759.00 | $28,050 Land $2,500 Building $25,550 | $511,200 Land $110,600 Building $400,600 |
| 2023 | $1,561.00 | $28,050 Land $2,500 Building $25,550 | $56,100 Land $5,000 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 12 Ancient Oak Dr 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 30 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 30 in force |
| 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 12 Ancient Oak Dr 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 94% of the US · lower than 75% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 103 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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