Sussex County property record for 1402 Bay Ave, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,944 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,935 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 335-4.15-11.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-4.15-11.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,944 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,456 sqft |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 7,100 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 71 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 97 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 552 sqft |
| Granary | 330 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 1402 BAY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-1802 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | LEWES BHW BAY AVE LOT 4 PT OF 3 BLK THOMPSON |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Legal Block | T |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 50905 |
1402 Bay Ave is held in a trust since February 2023.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 472 CARDIFF CT, SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146-1617 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 7, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004324 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1402 Bay Ave was $6,935, 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 | $6,935.00 (-0.37%) | $41,700 (-) Land $17,500 Building $24,200 | $3,296,300 (-) Land $2,084,400 Building $1,211,900 |
| 2025 | $6,961.00 | $41,700 Land $17,500 Building $24,200 | $3,296,300 Land $2,084,400 Building $1,211,900 |
| 2023 | $2,053.00 | $41,700 Land $17,500 Building $24,200 | $83,400 Land $35,000 Building $48,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1402 Bay Ave in Zone VE, a high-risk coastal 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 VE high risk · coastal, wave action |
|---|---|
| 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 1402 Bay Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 89 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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