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121 Franklin Ave, Lewes, DE 19958 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 121 Franklin Ave, Lewes, DE 19958

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 896 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.111 acres (4,848 sqft)
Owner2 Trust Names on File
Last Sale$269,900 (Jul 2002)
Tax Bill$1,472 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN335-8.08-84.00

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN335-8.08-84.00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Plumbing Fixtures9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area896 sqft Living Area
ElevatorElevator

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Lot Area4,848 sqft (0.111 acres)
Lot Dimensions97 ft deep x 50 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address121 FRANKLIN AVE
CityLEWES
StateDE
Zip19958-1413
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeTN
Legal DescriptionNE/S FRANKLIN AVE
Legal SubdivisionLEWES
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Township / Civil DivisionLEWES
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract50904

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Lewes Historic District (Boundary Increase)
listed 1992 · 520 contributing resources · NRIS 92000462

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

121 Franklin Ave is held in a trust since June 2018.

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner of Record2 Trust Names on File
Mailing Address9 DEVRIES CIR, LEWES, DE 19958-1710
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 31, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 31, 2002 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page2740 / 280
Last Transfer DateJun 13, 2018
Transfer Doc0049020340
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSUSSEX DE
Recording DateJun 14, 2018
Property Address121 FRANKLIN AVE, LEWES, DE 19958-1413
Document Number0049020340
Book / Page004902 / 000340
Instrument DateJun 13, 2018
Instrument21548
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 25, 2019

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address9 DEVRIES CIR LEWES DE 199581710, LEWES, DE 19958-1710

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 121 Franklin Ave was $1,472, down 0.3% from the year before.

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountySussex County
MunicipalityLewes City
Unified School DistrictCape Henlopen School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$1,472.00 (-0.34%)$6,650 (-) Land $3,050 Building $3,600$699,700 (-) Land $467,000 Building $232,700
2025$1,477.00$6,650 Land $3,050 Building $3,600$699,700 Land $467,000 Building $232,700
2023$327.00$6,650 Land $3,050 Building $3,600$13,300 Land $6,100 Building $7,200

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 121 Franklin 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 65 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies65 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1992–2012)
Most Recent ClaimOct 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

Wildfire risk around 121 Franklin 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemLEWES BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
serves 9,627 people · EPA ID DE0000602
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2024
Lead22 ppb (2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 531 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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