Sussex County property record for 13 Texas Ave, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 6 ba · 2,940 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.534 acres (23,270 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,428 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 335-5.17-15.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-5.17-15.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 21 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,940 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,842 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23,270 sqft (0.534 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 176 ft deep x 83 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 682 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 925 sqft |
| Granary | 42 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 13 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 FT MILES RD LOT 8 BLK 5 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Legal Block | 5 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 50905 |
13 Texas Ave, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3014 BENNETT POINT RD, QUEENSTOWN, MD 21658-1124 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 13 TEXAS AVE, LEWES, DE 19958-1150 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0161290317 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Book Page | 16129/317 |
| Instrument | 11820 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | HERMITAGE, PA 16148 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 13 Texas Ave was $4,428, 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 | $4,428.00 (-0.38%) | $68,050 (-) Land $11,800 Building $56,250 | $2,104,900 (-) Land $999,100 Building $1,105,800 |
| 2025 | $4,445.00 | $68,050 Land $11,800 Building $56,250 | $2,104,900 Land $999,100 Building $1,105,800 |
| 2023 | $3,351.00 | $68,050 Land $11,800 Building $56,250 | $136,100 Land $23,600 Building $112,500 |
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 13 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 13 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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