Sussex County property record for 18 Surf Ave, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,848 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,446 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $379,900 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,210 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2019 Refinance Apr 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 335-8.00-321.00 |
| Primary APN | 335-8.00-321.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,848 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,446 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 106 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 616 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 18 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 48 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAY BREEZE ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 48 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 50904 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll, APN 335-8.00-321.00, as of May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 705 FARMHOUSE CT, WILMINGTON, DE 19808-4266 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Apr 23, 2020 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 23, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 23, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202016693 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5230 / 129 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 18 SURF AVE, LEWES, DE 19958-2115 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0180370102 |
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| Date | Dec 26, 2019 |
| Book Page | 18037/102 |
| Instrument | 20190000049436 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 18 SURF AVE, LEWES, DE 19958-2115 |
| Document Number | 0052300129 |
| Book / Page | 5230 / 129 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200000016693 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 | 705 FARMHOUSE CT, WILMINGTON, DE 19808-4266 |
Source: Sussex County assessment roll as of May 21, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Sussex County |
| Municipality | Lewes City |
| Unified School District | Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,210.00 (-27.5%) | $33,000 (-) Land $11,200 Building $21,800 | $573,200 (+745.43%) Land $285,600 Building $287,600 |
| 2023 | $1,669.00 | $33,000 Land $11,200 Building $21,800 | $67,800 Land $22,400 Building $45,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Sussex County (10005C), as of August 17, 2025 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100050509042, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 |
| 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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: Shenandoah Telecommunications Company.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system DE0000602, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | LEWES BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS serves 9,627 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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