Sussex County property record for 18 Ancient Oak Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,398 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,393 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 234-6.00-304.00 |
| Primary APN | 234-6.00-304.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 24,398 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 122 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 343 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 18 ANCIENT OAK DR |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-9455 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR-1 |
| Legal Description | CHAPEL GREEN LOT 9 SEC B |
| Legal Subdivision | CHAPEL GREEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 51013 |
18 Ancient Oak Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2024.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 ANCIENT OAK DR, LEWES, DE 19958-9455 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 18, 1992 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 18, 1992 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1882 / 152 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 3, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0061550052 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 18 Ancient Oak Dr was $1,393, down 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,393.00 (-0.14%) | $17,000 (-) Land $3,050 Building $13,950 | $339,000 (-) Land $117,300 Building $221,700 |
| 2025 | $1,395.00 | $17,000 Land $3,050 Building $13,950 | $339,000 Land $117,300 Building $221,700 |
| 2023 | $1,174.00 | $17,000 Land $3,050 Building $13,950 | $34,000 Land $6,100 Building $27,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18 Ancient Oak Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2012.
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 30 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 30 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| 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 18 Ancient Oak Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 103 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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