2 Bay Dr, Lewes, DE 19958 Property Records

Sussex County property record for 2 Bay Dr, Lewes, DE 19958

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 1974
Lot Size	0.271 acres (11,800 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$219,750 (Jan 2020)
Tax Bill	$2,510 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2020 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone AE (high risk)
APN	`234-12.00-135.00`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`234-12.00-135.00`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,488 sqft Living Area
Elevator	Elevator

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1974
Effective Year Built	Effective 1974
Exterior Material	Brick
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Wood Shingle
Lot Area	11,800 sqft (0.271 acres)
Lot Dimensions	118 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Area	416 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	144 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	None
Heating System	HVAC
Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Street Address	2 BAY DR
City	LEWES
State	DE
Zip	19958-9255
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AR1
Legal Description	JOY BEACH SPEC COMM LIEN
Legal Subdivision	JOY BEACH
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Township / Civil Division	LEWES
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2004
Census Tract	51015

Owner

2 Bay Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2020.

Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	2 BAY DR, LEWES, DE 19958-9255
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 28, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jan 28, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 12, 1993
Deed Document Number	20204054
Deed Book / Page	5191 / 81
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	SUSSEX DE
Recording Date	Jan 28, 2020
Property Address	2 BAY DR, LEWES, DE 19958-9255
Document Number	0051910081
Book / Page	5191 / 81
Instrument Date	Jan 22, 2020
Instrument	20200000004054
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 24, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2 BAY DR, LEWES, DE 19958-9255

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 2 Bay Dr was $2,510, up 26.9% from the year before.

Source: Sussex County assessment roll, as of September 18, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Sussex County
Unified School District	Cape Henlopen School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$2,510.00 (+26.9%)	$17,300 (-) Land $5,850 Building $11,450	$936,700 (-) Land $424,000 Building $512,700
2025	$1,978.00	$17,300 Land $5,850 Building $11,450	$936,700 Land $424,000 Building $512,700
2023	$851.00	$17,300 Land $5,850 Building $11,450	$34,600 Land $11,700 Building $22,900

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 2 Bay Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone AE high risk
100-Year Floodplain	Yes 1% annual chance
Floodway	No
Base Flood Elevation	6.0 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Required federally backed loans
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 77 individual policies
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	257 units insured incl. 180 condo units
Nearby Flood Claims	17 (1998–2025)
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2025 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event	Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 4 claims Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 2 claims

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

The area around 2 Bay Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 67 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880