Sussex County property record for 18898 Beaver Dam Rd, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1,110 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 3.64 acres (158,558 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $267,500 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $627 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 234-2.00-1.00 |
| Primary APN | 234-2.00-1.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,110 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Lot Area | 158,558 sqft (3.64 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Patio Area | 112 sqft |
| Street Address | 18898 BEAVER DAM RD |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-5547 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR1 |
| Legal Description | NW/OTTER POND LN RT 285 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 50804 |
18898 Beaver Dam Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2017.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18898 BEAVER DAM RD, LEWES, DE 19958-5547 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201722796 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4724 / 303 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Property Address | 18898 BEAVER DAM RD, LEWES, DE 19958-5547 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0215480070 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2023 |
| Book Page | 21548/70 |
| Instrument | 2023000002654 |
| Name | DEL-ONE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 4, 2038 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 18898 Beaver Dam Rd was $627, down 0.5% 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 | $627.00 (-0.48%) | $19,450 (-) Land $2,750 Building $16,700 | $445,000 (-) Land $196,600 Building $248,400 |
| 2025 | $630.00 | $19,450 Land $2,750 Building $16,700 | $445,000 Land $196,600 Building $248,400 |
| 2023 | $979.00 | $19,450 Land $2,750 Building $16,700 | $39,800 Land $5,500 Building $34,300 |
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 18898 Beaver Dam Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 33 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 33 in force |
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 18898 Beaver Dam Rd 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 157 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Mediacom Xtream.
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