Sussex County property record for 19729 Bernard Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 5 ba · 2,909 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,252 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $555,576 (Oct 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,170 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334-11.00-233.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-11.00-233.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 5 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,909 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,936 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,936 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 11,252 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Area | 289 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 356 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Patio Area | 272 sqft |
| Granary | 117 sqft |
| Milk House | 484 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 19729 BERNARD DR |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-3517 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | THE RETREAT LOT 24 PHASE 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE RETREAT |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 51010 |
19729 Bernard Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2025.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 19729 BERNARD DR, LEWES, DE 19958-3517 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201238263 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4054 / 143 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0062970302 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 19729 Bernard Dr was $1,170, down 0.6% 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 | $1,170.00 (-0.59%) | $50,350 (-) Land $5,000 Building $45,350 | $794,100 (-) Land $170,000 Building $624,100 |
| 2025 | $1,177.00 | $50,350 Land $5,000 Building $45,350 | $794,100 Land $170,000 Building $624,100 |
| 2023 | $2,479.00 | $50,350 Land $5,000 Building $45,350 | $100,700 Land $10,000 Building $90,700 |
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 19729 Bernard Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 36 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 36 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 19729 Bernard Dr 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 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 187 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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