Sussex County property record for 19743 Bernard Dr, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 2,052 sqft · built 2010 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,252 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $785,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,641 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage May 2026 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 334-11.00-240.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-11.00-240.00 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,052 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,706 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2010 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| 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 Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 462 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 456 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 489 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Street Address | 19743 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 31 PHASE 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE RETREAT |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 51010 |
19743 Bernard Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 19743 BERNARD DR, LEWES, DE 19958-3517 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLSFARGOBANKNA |
| May 18, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLSFARGOBANKNA |
| May 18, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 1, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202618463 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6507 / 78 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 19743 BERNARD DR, LEWES, DE 19958-3517 |
| Document Number | 0000018464 |
| Book / Page | 24033 / 30 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202618464 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 STONY HILL RD, BROOKFIELD, CT 06804-3944 |
| Document Number | 0000018464, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Book Page | 24033/30 |
| Instrument | 202618464 |
| Name | WELLSFARGOBANKNA |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.65% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 19743 BERNARD DR, LEWES, DE 19958-3517 |
| Document Number | 0000018463 |
| Book / Page | 6507 / 78 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.18463 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,171,400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 19743 BERNARD DR, LEWES, DE 19958-3517 |
| Document Number | 0000018464, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026..18464 |
| Name | WELLSFARGOBANKNA |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.77% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Property Address | 19743 BERNARD DR, LEWES, DE 19958-3517 |
| Document Number | 0065070078 |
| Book / Page | 6507 / 78 |
| Instrument Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202618463 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,171,400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 19743 BERNARD DR, LEWES, DE 19958-3517 |
| Document Number | 0000018464, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202618464 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 19743 Bernard Dr was $1,641, 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 | $1,641.00 (-0.42%) | $50,300 (-) Land $5,000 Building $45,300 | $780,400 (-) Land $170,000 Building $610,400 |
| 2025 | $1,648.00 | $50,300 Land $5,000 Building $45,300 | $780,400 Land $170,000 Building $610,400 |
| 2023 | $2,477.00 | $50,300 Land $5,000 Building $45,300 | $100,600 Land $10,000 Building $90,600 |
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 19743 Bernard Dr 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 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 19743 Bernard Dr 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 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 |
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