Sussex County property record for 121 Dewey Ave, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 576 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.089 acres (3,872 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $259,900 (Sep 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $882 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-8.11-131.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-8.11-131.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 576 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Lot Area | 3,872 sqft (0.089 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 79 ft deep x 49 ft wide |
| Street Address | 121 DEWEY AVE |
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| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-1712 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | NW/S DEWEY AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 50904 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Lewes Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 1992 · 520 contributing resources · NRIS 92000462 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
121 Dewey Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2002.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 121 DEWEY AVE, LEWES, DE 19958-1712 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2756 / 159 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 121 Dewey Ave was $882, down 0.6% 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 | $882.00 (-0.56%) | $10,150 (-) Land $2,500 Building $7,650 | $656,900 (-) Land $433,400 Building $223,500 |
| 2025 | $887.00 | $10,150 Land $2,500 Building $7,650 | $656,900 Land $433,400 Building $223,500 |
| 2023 | $295.00 | $10,150 Land $2,500 Building $7,650 | $20,300 Land $5,000 Building $15,300 |
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 121 Dewey Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 35 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 35 in force |
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 121 Dewey 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 |
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| 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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