Sussex County property record for 19734 Bernard Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,549 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,252 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $444,456 (Feb 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,535 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334-11.00-244.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-11.00-244.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,549 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 2,576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,576 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| 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 | 552 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 93 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 243 sqft |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 19734 BERNARD DR |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-3515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | MR |
| Legal Description | THE RETREAT LOT 35 PHASE 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE RETREAT |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 51010 |
19734 Bernard Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2013.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 JOYCE KILMER DR, SOUTHAMPTON, PA 18966-2843 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 2, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20136798 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4096 / 279 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 19734 Bernard Dr was $1,535, down 0.4% 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 | $1,535.00 (-0.39%) | $42,550 (-) Land $5,000 Building $37,550 | $729,900 (-) Land $170,000 Building $559,900 |
| 2025 | $1,541.00 | $42,550 Land $5,000 Building $37,550 | $729,900 Land $170,000 Building $559,900 |
| 2023 | $2,095.00 | $42,550 Land $5,000 Building $37,550 | $85,100 Land $10,000 Building $75,100 |
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 19734 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 19734 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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