Sussex County property record for 20040 Ward Rd, Lewes, DE 19958
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 7 ba · 4,150 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,647 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $388,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,532 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 334-11.00-98.00 |
| Primary APN | 334-11.00-98.00 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,150 sqft Living Area |
| Elevator | Elevator |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 43,647 sqft (1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 278 ft deep x 157 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 1,624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 6 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 20040 WARD RD |
|---|---|
| City | LEWES |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19958-4475 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | GR |
| Legal Description | ON LOVES CREEK CRN/WARD RD AND MISTY LN |
| Legal Subdivision | LEWES |
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Township / Civil Division | LEWES |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 51010 |
Source: Sussex County records, as of September 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20040 WARD RD, LEWES, DE 19958-4475 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 14, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 14, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202131824 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5466 / 269 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SUSSEX DE |
| Recording Date | May 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 20040 WARD RD, LEWES, DE 19958-4475 |
| Document Number | 0054660269 |
| Book / Page | 5466 / 269 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210000031824 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 609 FRAIM CIR, NEWARK, DE 19711-2427 |
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 | $2,532.00 (-0.35%) | $8,950 (-) Land $4,000 Building $4,950 | $1,203,500 (-) Land $360,200 Building $843,300 |
| 2025 | $2,541.00 (+477.5%) | $8,950 (-) Land $4,000 Building $4,950 | $1,203,500 (+6,623.46%) Land $360,200 Building $843,300 |
| 2023 | $440.00 | $8,950 Land $4,000 Building $4,950 | $17,900 Land $8,000 Building $9,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 78% 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 111 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 2,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Glo Fiber, Xfinity.
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