Sussex County property record for 17 Surf Ave, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,890 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,001 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $380,000 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $819 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-8.00-322.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-8.00-322.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,890 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,662 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 546 sqft |
| Basement Area | 24 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 24 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,092 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,001 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Granary | 16 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 17 SURF AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-2115 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | TN |
| Legal Description | BAY BREEZE ESTATES LOT 49 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY BREEZE ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2026 |
| Census Tract | 50904 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 SURF AVE, LEWES, DE 19958-2115 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 10, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 10, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201236558 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4050 / 31 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 28, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0057540139 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 17 SURF AVE, LEWES, DE 19958-2115 |
| Document Number | 0057540139 |
| Book / Page | 5754 / 139 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220000037784 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2022 |
| 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 | Revocable Trust |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of May 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $819.00 (-20.95%) | $31,200 (-) Land $10,000 Building $21,200 | $624,900 (+901.44%) Land $284,100 Building $340,800 |
| 2023 | $1,036.00 | $31,200 Land $10,000 Building $21,200 | $62,400 Land $20,000 Building $42,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 Record 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 97 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Glo Fiber.
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