Sussex County property record for 139 Franklin Ave, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Exempt (Full or Partial) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,248 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.142 acres (6,181 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $850,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,619 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale Oct 2025 Sale + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-8.12-23.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-8.12-23.00 |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
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| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 6,181 sqft (0.142 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 103 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Street Address | 139 FRANKLIN AVE |
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| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-1413 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Exempt (Full or Partial) |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | SW/S FRANKLIN ST NE/S FRANKLIN AVE FRANKLIN PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| 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.
139 Franklin Ave is owned by a company that bought it in October 2025.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 22726 HAVEN WAY, LAUREL, DE 19956-3187 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2025 | Deed, Transfer |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 21, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 12, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage COUNTY BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202538121 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6388 / 79 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 11, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0056160318 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Property Address | 139 FRANKLIN AVE # 1, 1, LEWES, DE 19958-1413 |
| Document Number | 0063880071 |
| Book / Page | 6388 / 71 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025000038119 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $95.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 DUCHESS CT, LEWES, DE 19958-1257 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 22726 HAVEN WAY, LAUREL, DE 19956-3187 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Property Address | 139 FRANKLIN AVE # 1, 1, LEWES, DE 19958-1413 |
| Document Number | 0063880079 |
| Book / Page | 6388 / 79 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025000038121 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $212.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 139 FRANKLIN AVE, LEWES, DE 19958-1413 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 22726 HAVEN WAY, LAUREL, DE 19956-3187 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 139 FRANKLIN AVE # 1, 1, LEWES, DE 19958-1413 |
| Document Number | 0059490322 |
| Book / Page | 5949 / 322 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000026944 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 10 DUCHESS CT, LEWES, DE 19958-1257 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 10 DUCHESS CT, LEWES, DE 19958-1257 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 139 FRANKLIN AVE # 1, 1, LEWES, DE 19958-1413 |
| Document Number | 0056160318 |
| Book / Page | 5616 / 318 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000077982 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 10 DUCHESS CT, LEWES, DE 19958-1257 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 139 FRANKLIN AVE # 1, 1, LEWES, DE 19958-1413 |
| Document Number | 0054440142 |
| Book / Page | 5444 / 142 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000023980 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 21, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 10 DUCHESS CT, LEWES, DE 19958-1257 |
| Document Number | 0197100210 |
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| Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 19710/210 |
| Instrument | 20210000023981 |
| Name | COUNTY BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 139 Franklin Ave was $1,619.
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 | $1,619.00 | $4,500 (-) Land $4,500 | $769,600 (+50.05%) Land $512,900 Building $256,700 |
| 2025 | $4,500 Land $4,500 | $512,900 Land $512,900 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $4,500 (-) Land $4,500 | $9,000 (-) Land $9,000 |
| 2022 | Additional exemption filed | $4,500 Land $4,500 | $9,000 Land $9,000 |
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 139 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 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 139 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 Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 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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